Charlotte McGibbon
Westfield,MA
Summary
Creative and organized Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who has mainly served the special needs population the last nine years. Manages caseload of students with varied diagnosis including ASD, SPD, Down Syndrome, CP, developmental disabilities and/or delays.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Easthampton Public Schools
Easthampton, MA
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marblehead Public Schools Inc
Marblehead, MA
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Manages caseloads at 3 schools within the district.
- Provides occupational therapy treatment to students from K through 8th grade with sensory processing and developmental delays, according to the IEP.
- Collaborates with teacher and OTR to achieve OT goals.
- Maintains current caseload information/student schedule, accurate treatment data and writes progress notes.
- Collaborates with OTR on meeting benchmarks per student IEP.
- Demonstrates clear communication skills when working with OT, teachers and staff.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Therapy Associates
Gloucester, MA
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Managed caseload of 35+ students at 3 elementary schools within the district.
- Provided educationally related occupational therapy service to identified special education students, according to the IEP.
- Collaborated with OTR on meeting benchmarks per student IEP.
- Updated goals, objectives, current levels of student functioning in system in collaboration with an OTR.
- Started and ran the first whole class handwriting program at schools for K and 1st grade using the multi sensory HWT program.
- Participated in annual IEP meetings and reported on student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Education
Associates Of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA05.2015
Skills
- IEP familiarity
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Flexible, creative and resourceful
- Team collaboration
- Experienced in documentation and Medicaid billing
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Easthampton Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marblehead Public Schools Inc
01.2021 - 06.2024
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Therapy Associates
09.2015 - 08.2020
Associates Of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
North Shore Community College