Daniel Kaganskiy
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A passionate therapist with extensive experience working with children. Committed to improving quality of life and developing essential adult skills and IADLs needed for the post-secondary transition. Strong interpersonal skills with experience in spearheading new programs to improve preparedness via hands-on, community activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Occupational Therapist
Quad Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
- Created an After-School and Summer Program called Adulting 101 in which students learn relevant IADLs through community-based, hands-on, learning.
- Designed a student job program so students can learn vocational skills.
- Co-lead post-secondary planning sessions with groups of 2-5 high school students in collaboration with an SLP for a total caseload of 51 students.
- Facilitate individual life skills/executive function/ADL/IADL training sessions tailored to student needs.
- Establish goals, document sessions, and complete biannual reports,
- Conduct OT Assessments to establish baselines and goals.
- Collaborate with SLPs, teachers, nurses, social workers, mental health counselors, psychologists, and psychosocial staff.
- Lead assistive tech training with faculty and consult on questions regarding specific students,
- Actively participate in and occasionally lead interdisciplinary meetings to discuss student goals and progress.
- Mentor new staff in our First-Year Program.
- Support academic teachers by integrating into classes to help facilitate learning.
- Supervise OT fieldwork students.
Occupational Therapist
Exceptional Learner Services, LLC
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
- Enhanced patient functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Developed customized home exercise programs, enabling patients to maintain progress outside of therapy sessions.
Fieldwork Level 2 Session 1 (Pediatrics)
The Parkside School
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted up to eight 30-minute sessions per day, with up to 21 children per week (100% caseload).
- Developed IEPs, biannual reports, evaluations, etc.
- Facilitated and documented evaluations utilizing appropriate standardized assessments.
- Planned and instructed full class group sessions (~8 students) to develop and refine skills.
- Completed daily progress notes on EasyTrack software.
- Designed visuals for students to enhance their executive functioning skills.
- Delivered a professional development presentation about the effects of Covid-19 on students.
Seasonal Assistant Camp Director and Division Leader
Shorefront YM-YWHA
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Attained a higher position of responsibility every year, working my way up from camp counselor.
- Responsible for maintaining the safety of over 100 neurotypical and neurodiverse campers (ages 5-14).
- Supervised a large staff consisting of division leaders, head counselors, and counselors.
- Created daily group schedules.
- Trained new hires on camp policies and procedures, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication regarding camper progress and any issues that arose during the summer.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing diverse activity programs tailored to various age groups.
- Coordinated and took part in the decision-making process during the hiring of staff.
- Developed conflict resolution strategies for mediating disputes among both staff members and campers alike, creating a harmonious environment conducive to individual growth.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
New York University
New York, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2018
Skills
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Bilingual- English and Russian
Certification
- Licensed OT - #027238
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Sarah Ward workshop
- 101 Tips, Tools and Strategies for Children with Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia: Working with Strengths-Based Learning
- Understanding and Managing Children with ADHD from a Sensory Processing Perspective
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Exceptional Learner Services, LLC
03.2023 - 07.2023
Fieldwork Level 2 Session 1 (Pediatrics)
The Parkside School
09.2022 - 01.2023
High School Occupational Therapist
Quad Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
Seasonal Assistant Camp Director and Division Leader
Shorefront YM-YWHA
06.2015 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Hofstra University
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