Ashley Hughes Ringstaff
4701 Kimmeridge Drive, Moseley,VA
Summary
Currently serving in nineteenth year as a school based occupational therapist in Virginia's public schools. Maintained both Virginia Board of Health license in Occupational Therapy and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy since 2005.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Divisionwide Occupational Therapist
Powhatan County Public Schools
06.2007 - Current
- Functions as member of multi-disciplinary teams to evaluate student function, identifying those requiring school-based therapy services, appropriate programming and on-going progress
- Evaluates needs of students, designing and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing and maintaining appropriate records
- Chooses activities to improve student performance in skill areas necessary for accessing curriculum, learning and functioning within school environment
- Identifies, acquires and supports use of accommodations or equipment necessary to facilitate student access to curriculum
- Supervises certified occupational therapy assistant
- Maintains occupational therapy caseload, procedures, and resources to manage school-based occupational therapy services
- Provides other related, direct services through a variety of methods (e.g., classroom presentations, in-services to staff/parents, etc.) as needed
Occupational Therapist
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Evaluate, determine student needs and supports, and develop plan to help students access general education curriculum and school environment.
- Collaborate with school staff and family's to support student engagement and participation throughout school day.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up to date with best practices in occupational therapy.
Entry Level Occupational Therapist
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
12.2004 - 06.2005
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members and family's to develop appropriate discharge plans.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College
Richmond, VA01.2005
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration with general education and special education staff
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Mentor new related service personnel
- Support with assistive technology
Timeline
Divisionwide Occupational Therapist
Powhatan County Public Schools
06.2007 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2007
Entry Level Occupational Therapist
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
12.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College
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