Christina Paul
Trenton
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with 3 years of experience supporting students in school settings. Skilled in conducting comprehensive evaluations and assessments, developing individualized education programs (IEP's), and implementing therapy interventions that enhance students' fine motor skills, sensory processing and functional independence within the classroom
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Occupational Therapist
AnthroMed Education
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to determine students' functional needs related to fine motor skills, visual motor skills, perceptual motor skills, self-care and sensory processing
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments for students with emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Participated in IEP plan meetings with parents and professionals
- Designed and implemented educational occupation therapeutic interventions for children with motor skills and self-care delays
- Implemented sensory integration techniques to improve focus and engagement in classroom activities for students with sensory processing challenges
- Increased student engagement by incorporating sensory integration techniques into lessons and classroom activities
School Occupational Therapist
Stepping Stones Group
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Designed and implemented educational occupation therapeutic interventions for children with self-care and motor skills delays
- Enhanced student learning by developing and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student''s needs
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
IVY Rehab For Kids
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team
- Improved children's fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions
- Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities
ABA Technician
Total Spectrum
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Incorporated Applied Behavior Analysis therapy interventions and techniques to support individuals with Autism spectrum disorders
- Provided in home therapy / implemented treatment plans created by BCBA to increase desired skills and outcomes
- Collected and recorded data on client behavior / skill acquisition
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12.2019
Skills
- IEP collaboration
- Skilled documentation skills
- Treatment planning & Intervention
- Fine & Gross motor development
- Sensory integration techniques
- Psychology/Mental health background
- Sensory Diet planning/implementation
- Proficient in Microsoft office/Zoom/Google
- Telehealth
- Activity Analysis
- Staff education and training
- Behavior modification
Accomplishments
Level II Fieldwork Student - Outpatient Pediatrics
Psygenics - Detroit, MI
Jun 2022 - Sep 2022
Level II Fieldwork Student - Inpatient Rehab
DMC Rehabilitation Institute Of Michigan - Detroit, MI
Mar 2022
Level I Fieldwork Student - Outpatient Pediatrics
MetroEHS - Plymouth, MI
Nov 2021
Level I Fieldwork Student - Acute Care
St. Mary Mercy Hospital - Livonia, MI
Oct 2021
Level I Fieldwork Student - Community Mental Health/school
Burger Baylor School - Garden City, MI
Affiliations
- Member of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Member of Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) Occupational Therapy honor society
Certification
CPR certification
NBCOT: (February 2023) Renew (March 2027) NBCOT Number: 487466
OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered
License Number: 5201013306
Expiration date: (04/03/2027)
Timeline
School Occupational Therapist
AnthroMed Education
11.2024 - Current
School Occupational Therapist
Stepping Stones Group
08.2024 - 11.2024
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
IVY Rehab For Kids
04.2023 - 08.2024
ABA Technician
Total Spectrum
03.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wayne State University
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