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Amelia Aspinwall

19 Oakmont Trail Monroe,CT

Summary

Prospective Occupational Therapy student focused on empowering individuals to engage in meaningful activities despite physical, emotional, or cognitive challenges. Proven commitment to enhancing independence and quality of life through diverse experiences in special education and extensive observation hours. Eager to develop advanced skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in the field of occupational therapy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Caregiver

GT Independence-Self Directed Care
04.2023 - Current
  • Administration of prescribed treatments through a G-tube.
  • Create and tailor pureed meals.
  • Facilitates development of fine motor skills during
  • Provides patient care, including bathing and dressing.
  • Compassionate support during personal hygiene routines
  • Implements specialized techniques to support diverse therapeutic needs.
  • Designs and guides mobility exercises to improve overall range of motion.
  • Facilitates better access to communication with the use of AAC equipment.
  • Establish efficient exercise and movement schedules.
  • Proficient assistance with ambulatory requirements
  • Provides direction during occupational therapy and physical therapy sessions.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Greens Farms Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
  • Offers instructional assistance to students in small groups or individually within a general education setting.
  • Support special education teachers by optimizing curriculum for effective learning environments.
  • Collaborates effectively with special education teachers in multiple school settings to handle behavior management.
  • Promoted strategies for cultivating strong social connections and emotional well being
  • Facilitates adaptation, interaction, and enhancement of social skills for classroom achievement.
  • Creates an inclusive and effective educational experience for all students.

Paraprofessional

Tomlinson Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted teachers in a special education DBT classroom.
  • Provided daily services to students with social, emotional, behavioral needs, and cognitive disabilities.
  • Observed speech sessions with various students under the supervision of the school SLP.
  • One-on-one Dialectical Behavioral Therapy small group instruction.
  • Reinforced behaviors and provided positive emotional support in a general education classrooms.
  • Proficient work experience in a DBT and CLC classroom.
  • Assisted with academics and homework.
  • Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.

Skills

  • Experience With AAC Technologies
  • Effective Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Problem Solver
  • Special Needs Advocacy
  • Interpersonal Skills Development
  • Behavioral Guidance Methods
  • Compassionate client care

Certification

  • Physical/Psychological Management Certification (PMT)
  • CPR Certification
  • Connecticut Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Certification
  • Consumer Directed Caregiver Training
  • Implicit Bias Training

Education

Southern Connecticut State University,  2019-2021

Bachelors of Science: Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Dean's List 2019-2021
  • Member of National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
  • Level III coursework in American Sign Language
  • 25 Clinical observation hours
  • Housatonic Community College, 2015-2019
  • Member of the Deans List
  • Trained in providing relaxation techniques, meditation and social support

Timeline

Home Health Caregiver

GT Independence-Self Directed Care
04.2023 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Greens Farms Elementary School
09.2022 - Current

Paraprofessional

Tomlinson Middle School
09.2021 - 06.2022

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