Allison Lyles
Rutherfordton,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated COTA/L with a proven track record at Rutherford County Schools. At RCS, I am adept in sensory integration strategies and exceptional in fostering student and teacher relationships. I specialize in Autism spectrum understanding, caregiver education, and contribute to meaningful student progress. I am familiar with the IEP process, attending meetings, managing my time effectively, and provide input and strategies geared toward student and district success. I am familiar with ECATs and use a MacBook daily.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutherford County Schools
Forest City, NC
10.2005 - Current
- Provide high quality occupational therapy services to students in the school setting.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists in the development of IEP goals, determining frequencies, and need for services
- Educated teachers and support staff on sensory based solutions, handwriting recommendations, and environmental modifications for increased learning and classroom outcome.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, data collection, and thorough documentation.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wood Therapy Services
Shelby, NC
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Provide high quality occupational therapy services to patients in the clinic, home, and daycare setting.
- Caregiver education regarding strategies for feeding, sensory modulation, fine motor/visual motor skills.
- Built rapport with patients and families, building trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Managed time effectively and provided detailed documentation.
- Excellent rapport with supervising occupational therapist in goal development and treatment planning.
- Support and build caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
TherapyLand
Spindale, NC
01.2010 - 11.2016
- Built rapport with patients and caregivers, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Supported and built caring relationships with patients with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on conditions, treatments, and home exercises.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted in planning/executing handwriting/sensory camps made available to the community.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Autumn Care Of Forest City
Forest City, NC
12.2002 - 10.2005
- Educated patients and caregivers on home exercises and self-care techniques, promoting independence and long-term success.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients on safe and effective use of therapy equipment, such as pulleys, weights and inclined surfaces.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
Pharmacy Technician
Hudson Discount Drug
Hudson, NC
08.2000 - 12.2001
- Provided exceptional customer service and built positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC05-2002
High School Diploma - undefined
RS Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC05-1999
Skills
- Sensory integration strategies
- Handwriting Improvement
- Therapeutic exercise/sensory diet implementation
- Adaptive equipment expertise
- Stroke Recovery Assistance
- IEP development
- Feeding intervention
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Excellent communication
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Sensory modulation/regulation
- Caregiver/Teacher Education
Certification
- NBCOT #1060327 Expires: 2025-03-31
- NCBOT #5011 Expires 2026-06-30
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wood Therapy Services
06.2022 - 02.2025
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
TherapyLand
01.2010 - 11.2016
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rutherford County Schools
10.2005 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Autumn Care Of Forest City
12.2002 - 10.2005
Pharmacy Technician
Hudson Discount Drug
08.2000 - 12.2001
High School Diploma - undefined
RS Central High School
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Additional Information
I am a mother to a child with migraines and ADHD and familiar with medications and treatment plans regarding these diagnoses. I am also mother to a child born with a unilateral cleft lip and partial bilateral palate. Familiar with feeding techniques, treatment plans, surgical/orthodontic procedures, and the social/emotional impact of this diagnosis.