CURRICULUM VITAE Susan L Montgomery, MS, CTRS montgomery@southalabama.edu 251-341-3856 EDUCATION 2010 2011 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Coursework in: Leisure Studies 1997-1998 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee M.S. in Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management Concentration: Therapeutic Recreation Thesis: An Exploration of Kayaking and Its Direct Relationship to Persons with a Physical Disability 1986-1990 University of Montevallo, Montevallo, Alabama B.S. in Art PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 to Present University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama Instructor Teach courses in therapeutic recreation and leisure studies Supervise therapeutic recreation internships 2008 to 2016 Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA (PRN, 2010-2011) Recreation Therapist, Shepherd Pathways Provide Therapeutic Recreation services to adults and juveniles with acquired brain injuries Utilize an interdisciplinary approach to client treatment Plan and coordinate client community reintegration outings and after therapy programming Plan and coordinate special events for all clients, families and staff 2010 to 2011 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor, Fall 2010, ECHD 4000, Supporting Children and Families in Vulnerable Situations Instructor, Spring 2011, ECHD 4052S, Supporting Children and Families in Vulnerable Situations Taught classroom classes and supervised weekend experiential learning sessions at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia
P a g e 2 1999 to 2008 Alabama Head Injury Foundation, Birmingham, AL Director of Recreation Developed, implemented and managed ten day/social recreation programs for adults with traumatic brain injuries statewide Interviewed, trained, and supervised Recreation Coordinators and Volunteers Planned, coordinated, and implemented two annual adult camp programs; recruited and trained volunteers; supervised staff, volunteers and campers Co-developed, planned and implemented Camp COOL, a twice yearly day camp for children with traumatic brain injuries Assisted Resource Coordinators with monthly recreational support groups Maintained budgets for all Small Places Recreation Programs and Camp Programs Provided therapeutic recreation services for model Neurobehavior Clinic (grant project) 1997 1998 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Graduate Teaching Assistant Tracked all aspects of undergraduate practicum experiences, including hours, assignments, weekly reports and evaluations Administered tests and conducted classes as needed Solved any problems and served as a liaison between students and professor 1989 1997 Shelby Baptist Medical Center/Baptist Health System, Alabaster, AL Held multiple positions serving both clients and public, including: switchboard operator, accounts receivable, employee/community health and public relations RELATED EXPERIENCE 2007 2008 Geocaching Consultant, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Birmingham, AL Educated staff on basic geocaching Researched other cities usage of geocaching and tourism In collaboration with another local geocacher, placed two geocaches on behalf of the GBCVB and uploaded their coordinates/created their pages on geocaching.com (both caches remain active) 2006 Geocaching Course at Camp ASCCA, Jackson s Gap, AL Test piloted utilizing geocaching as a camp activity at two Alabama Head Injury Foundation Camp s in 2005 (successful)
P a g e 3 Educated Camp ASCCA s Camp Director and program staff on basic geocaching and equipment/supplies needed to begin a geocaching program on campus Camp ASCCA received a funding donation Collaborated with Camp ASCCA s Camp Director to map out a permanent, accessible geocaching course, enter coordinates in GPSr s and create fun, educational clue sheets for campers 2001 2008 Kayaking Assistant (volunteer), Lakeshore Foundation, Birmingham, AL Taught kayaking to adults and youth at annual adventure camps, visually impaired camps, military camps (part of Wounded Warrior Project), and 6 week kayaking classes at Lakeshore Foundation s facility 1997 Kamp Katterpillar, Knoxville, TN Served as a camp counselor at a grief camp for children in grades 6-8 Provided therapeutic recreation services Supervised day and nighttime activities 1998 Camp Koinonia, Crossville, TN Under direction of Dr. Gene Hayes, served as Arts and Crafts Director at week long camp for 100 children with multiple disabilities Led ropes course team building activities for undergraduate camp counselors Supervised undergraduate students and assisted in monitoring cabins HONORS 2003 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association s Merit in Therapeutic Recreation 1998 Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society 1988 1990 Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity o 1988 1989 Treasurer PRESENTATIONS Montgomery, S. L. (2015, October). Utilizing Recreational Therapy Treatments for Clients with Brain Injuries in a Post-Acute Community Based Setting. University of South Alabama Intro to Therapeutic Recreation Class. Mobile, AL Montgomery, S. L. (2015, October). Acquired Brain Injuries and the Therapeutic Recreation Process. University of South Alabama TR Process Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2015, March). Utilizing Recreational Therapy Treatments for Clients with Brain
P a g e 4 Injuries in a Post-Acute Community Based Setting. The Gulf Coast Coming Together for Therapeutic Recreation One-Day Workshop. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2015, April). Utilizing Geocaching in Recreational Therapy Settings. Southeast Recreational Therapy Symposium. Savannah, GA. Montgomery, S. L. (2014, February; 2013, September; 2013, January). Utilizing Geocaching to Promote Parks/Recreation and Tourism. University of South Alabama Outdoor Recreation Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2014, February; 2013, September; 2012, January, 2011, October). Acquired Brain Injuries and the Therapeutic Recreation Process. University of South Alabama TR Program Design and Interventions Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2013, September). Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation. University of South Alabama Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2013, January). Adaptive Kayaking. University of South Alabama Outdoor Recreation Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2013, January). Utilizing Geocaching to Promote Parks/Recreation and Tourism. Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2012, January; 2011, July; 2010, June; 2009, June; 2009, January; 2008, June; 2007, July; 2006, September; 2006 July; 2006, February; 2005, July; 2005, March). Geocaching 101. University of South Alabama, Issues in Leisure Services Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2009, October). Geocaching 101. Memphis Veterans Administration Therapeutic Recreation Department. Memphis, TN. Montgomery, S. L. (2009, October). Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Therapeutic Recreation Process. University of South Alabama. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2010, January; 2009, June). Rehab and Beyond. University of South Alabama Introduction to Leisure Studies class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2009, January). Geocaching: Exploring a Worldwide GPS Adventure for All (Parts I & II). Alabama Recreation and Parks Association State Conference. Montgomery, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2008, June). Kayaking for People with Disabilities. University of South Alabama, Issues in Leisure Services Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2008, February). Get Away from the TV and Get Into Life: Exploring Recreational Opportunities After TBI. Alabama State of the State in Traumatic Brain Injury Conference. Birmingham, AL.
P a g e 5 Montgomery, S. L. & Haldane, D. (2008, February). Geocaching: Going in a Different Direction. National Recreation and Park Association s Edith Upchurch Innovative Programming Forum. Eatonton, GA. Montgomery, S. L. & Mills-Dafoe, C. (2007, July). Rippling Effects: Kayaking for Individuals with Physical Disabilities. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium. Duluth, GA. Montgomery, S. L. (2008, February; 2007, February; 2006, February; 2005, March; 2004, November). Camp Programs for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries. University of South Alabama, Therapeutic Recreation for Physical Disabilities Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2009, January; 2008, February; 2007, February; 2006, February; 2005, March; 2004, November). Life After Rehab: Traumatic Brain Injury and Recreation. University of South Alabama. Therapeutic Recreation for Physical Disabilities Class. Mobile, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2006, March). Camp Programs for Adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries. At Lakeshore Foundation for University of South Alabama Students. Birmingham, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2006, February). Feng Shui with a TR Twist! National Recreation and Parks Association s Edith Upchurch Innovative Programming Forum. Eatonton, GA Montgomery, S. L. (2005, September). Life After Rehab: Traumatic Brain Injury and Recreation. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Student Occupational Therapy Association. Birmingham, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2004, April). Utilizing Theme Programming in TR Settings. Alabama Recreation and Parks Association State Conference. Hoover, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2004, April). Using Photography as a TR Modality. National Recreation and Park Association Southeast Regional Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. Montgomery, S. L. & Ivester, K. (2003, October). Camp COOL (Poster). National Recreation and Park Association National Congress. St. Louis, MO. Montgomery, S. L. (2003, October). Good Things Happen in Small Places. (Poster). National Recreation and Park Association National Congress, St. Louis, MO. Montgomery, S. L. (2003,March). Recreation After a TBI. National Recreation and Park Association Southeast Region Conference/Alabama Recreation and Parks Association State Conference. Birmingham, AL. Montgomery, S. L. (2000, September). Recreation for Adults After a TBI. Alabama Recreation and
P a g e 6 Parks Association Therapeutic Recreation Workshop. Hoover, AL CERTIFICATIONS 2015 Behavior De-escalation (BET) Trained 1999 to present Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (44220, exp. 12/31/16) 2003 to present American Heart Association CPR trained 2009 to 2015 Crisis Prevention Intervention Trained 2007 to 2012 Certified Brain Injury Specialist MEMBERSHIP / OTHER PARTICIPATION 2014 present International Federation of Fly Fishing 2014 present Georgia Women Fly Fishers 2016 Vice-President 2010 and 2011 Planning Committee Newly Created Forum (in collaboration with Clemson University) 2008 City of Birmingham Mayor s Advisory Committee on Disabilities 2008 2010 American Canoe Association 1999 2008 Alabama Recreation and Parks Association 2005 State Conference Programming Committee 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 Vice-Chair Therapeutic Recreation Committee 2008 Secretary Therapeutic Recreation Committee 2001 2005 Therapeutic Recreation Spring Camporee Volunteer 2001 2005 Therapeutic Recreation Invitational Swim Meets Volunteer 1997 2008 National Therapeutic Recreation Society 1997 2008 National Recreation and Park Association 2008, 2009 Planning Committee Edith Upchurch Innovative Program Forum RECREATION/LEISURE INTERESTS Spending time with my bulldog Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Kayaking Geocaching Traveling Reading
P a g e 7 Camping, hiking and backpacking Making homemade camping equipment Board/Card/Dice Games Reading and learning about anything new