Amy Short
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Empathetic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with strong desire to become a Special Education Teacher in Elementary Education. Extensive background of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs (including behavior modifications and IEPs). Patient and kind with passion for helping individuals improve cognitive, motor, and social skills. Known for strong communication skills and problem solving abilities.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed
Connections Brain Based Therapy Center
05.2017 - 05.2024
- Provided Neurological Occupational Therapy to patients with various neurological diagnoses under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
- Collaborated with supervising Occupational Therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness, making necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual patient preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
Marketing Director
Connections Achievement And Therapy Center
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Built strong relationships with other professionals. agencies, schools, families, and clients
- Planned and executed a conference with over 100 attendees to promote new therapies for individuals with various neurological diagnoses
- Created innovative strategies to drive client engagement
Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator
Life Of Virginia
03.1990 - 05.1998
- Assisted stockbrokers and NYSE firms with financial product information
- Managed annuity marketing department, approximately 8 employees
- Educated administrative departments of NYSE firms about new financial products
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VA05.2017
OTA Prerequisite And Teacher Recertification
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.2015
No Degree - Teacher Certfication , Elementary Education, PK-6
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA05.2006
BBA - Finance
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12.1983
Skills
- Fine motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Documentation And Reporting
- Sensory processing improvements
- Neurological disorders knowledge
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Traumatic Brain Injury Care
- Schedule Management
- Sensory integration strategies
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Handwriting Improvement
- Social Skills Development
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed
Connections Brain Based Therapy Center
05.2017 - 05.2024
Marketing Director
Connections Achievement And Therapy Center
05.2012 - 05.2014
Marketing Manager and Marketing Coordinator
Life Of Virginia
03.1990 - 05.1998
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
OTA Prerequisite And Teacher Recertification
Virginia Western Community College
No Degree - Teacher Certfication , Elementary Education, PK-6
Mary Baldwin College
BBA - Finance
Marshall University
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