Caryn Richman
Occupational Therapist
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Occupational Therapist with 25 years of dedicated service in Baltimore City Public Schools. Specializes in treating a diverse range of fine motor, visual motor and visual spatial delays, ensuring students achieve their fullest potential. Skilled in designing and implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to IEP goals, fostering measurable progress and student success. Proficient with collaborating with teachers and other stakeholders to create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.1998 - Current
- Complete occupational therapy assessments using both formal and informal standardized assessments
- Function as a member of the IEP team through participation and development of Individualized Education Programs.
- Provide evidence-based treatment for students with fine motor, visual motor, and visual spatial delays.
- Facilitated planning and school-based support for Pre-K and K general eductaion students through early identification and class-based interventions.
- Work collaboratively with office staff, teachers, administrators, IEP chairs, and other related service providers to serve students and work to ensure mastery and carryover of skills.
- Trained in all computer programming to maintain documentation of students' clinical progress to demonstrate efficacious therapy techniques.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health and Nusring
Fort Lauderdale, Florida01.1999
Bachelor of Hearing and Speech Sciences -
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, Maryland05.1996
Selected Continuing Education
- Current Topics for Early Intervention and School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy Online Conference, 2024
- Transforming Your School-Based OT Practice, 2023
- Visual Perceptual Skills and It's Impact on Learning and Just Right! Teaching Sensory Modulation to K-5 Students, 2023
- Primitive Reflexes, Sensory Pathways, and Motor Labs, 2022
- The Use of Mat Man for Body Awareness and Spatial Orientation, 2021
- Handwriting Without Tears, 2020
- Action Based Learning: Kidfit Kinesthetic Classrooms, 2019
- First Strokes Multi-Sensory Fine Motor, Handwriting and Keyboarding Workshop, 2018
Certifications and Licensures
- Maryland Licensure, #04258
- NBCOT, #1032286
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.1998 - Current
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Nova Southeastern University, College of Allied Health and Nusring
Bachelor of Hearing and Speech Sciences -
University of Maryland, College Park
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