Ayanna Mensah
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist
NYC Department Of Education
09.2012 - Current
- Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff by providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in IEP meetings.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child.
- Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
- Reduced classroom barriers for students with disabilities by collaborating with teachers to modify materials or implement accommodations.
- Advanced social skills development in group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation, managing caseloads effectively, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars to stay current on the latest advancements in pediatric occupational therapy.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Lief Ericson School
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff by providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in IEP meetings.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
- Reduced classroom barriers for students with disabilities by collaborating with teachers to modify materials or implement accommodations.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by maintaining accurate documentation, managing caseloads effectively, and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Elevated student engagement during therapy sessions using innovative approaches like virtual reality tools or animal-assisted therapies.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
YAI/NYL William O'Connor School
09.2007 - 10.2012
- Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff by providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in IEP meetings.
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
- Increased children''s participation in daily activities by addressing sensory processing challenges through tailored sensory integration strategies.
- Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
- Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
- Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
- Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress, informing adjustments to treatment plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PAMaster of Science - Occupational Therapy
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY11.2007
Skills
- Play-Based Therapy
- Handwriting Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Social Skills Coaching
- Motor Skills Development
- Oral Motor Skills
- Strength and Endurance Training
- Clinical Reasoning
Certification
Registered Occupational Therapist
Licensed in the State of NY
Timeline
Senior Pediatric Occupational Therapist
NYC Department Of Education
09.2012 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Lief Ericson School
09.2008 - 09.2015
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
YAI/NYL William O'Connor School
09.2007 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Columbia University in The City of New York