Diane Wetmore
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Dedicated COTA-L with expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, fine motor skills development and Sensory regulation. Committed to providing support for teachers and promote increased Independence and self esteem of students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA-L
The Therapy Playce
Elkhart, IN
08.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Educated families and caregivers on strategies to support sustained improvement in daily living activities.
- Collaborated with supervising occupational therapists for improved treatment planning and intervention strategies.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward clients and treatment programs.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in an out patient clinic settings
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
COTA-L
Childrens Therapy Innovations
South Bend, IN
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients' needs.
- Educated clients and families on therapeutic strategies to facilitate independent living skills.
- Contributed to a positive rehabilitation environment by fostering strong relationships with patients, families, staff members, and referring providers.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on changing needs and goals.
- Developed personalized home programs for patients to promote continued skill development outside of therapy sessions.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on advancements within the field of occupational therapy.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Home and Daycare settings.
COTA-L
Stepping Stones Group
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care by continuously refining treatment methods based on evidence-based practice principles.
- Promoted professional growth by attending conferences, workshops, seminars, and maintaining currency on industry trends and best practices.
- Maintained thorough documentation of student treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping and communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies, procedures, regulations as well as compliance with state licensing requirements for COTALs.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Mentored school staff on best practices in occupational therapy techniques and student specific approaches for regulation and fine motor skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College
South Bend, IN05-2003
Skills
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
- Activity analysis
- Fine motor skills development
- Sensory integration techniques
- Documentation and reporting
- Group therapy facilitation
- Adaptive equipment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
Timeline
COTA-L
The Therapy Playce
08.2025 - Current
COTA-L
Childrens Therapy Innovations
06.2025 - Current
COTA-L
Stepping Stones Group
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College