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DIANNA SCHMIDT

Westbrook

Summary

Experienced with therapeutic interventions tailored to student needs. Utilizes sensory integration techniques and fine motor skill development strategies to enhance student participation. Knowledge of collaborating with educators and parents to create effective, individualized plans.

Occupational therapy professional with proven history of supporting students in school environments. Adept at creating individualized intervention plans and collaborating with educators to improve student outcomes. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and focuses on achieving impactful results.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Falmouth High School
09.2022 - Current
  • Work within a Functional Academic classroom with students on sensory regulation, executive functioning, and transition planning skills.
  • Implemented Unified Basketball and Unified Club through Special Olympics at Falmouth High School.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal student success and growth in their educational journey.

Occupational Therapist

Turner School District – MSAD 52
09.2016 - 06.2022
  • Evaluate and implement treatment plans for students eligible for special education services through an active IEP.
  • Provide consultation services to parents, teachers, and other school staff.
  • Collaborate with IEP team members on a regular basis.

Contract Occupational Therapist

Waterville School District – AOS 92
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Evaluate and implement treatment plans for students eligible for special education services through an active IEP.
  • Provide consultation services to parents, teachers, and other school staff.
  • Collaborate with IEP team members on a regular basis.

Learning Center Teacher

Kents Hill School
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Worked with students on an individual basis to help teach executive functioning and organizational skills to increase independence with academics.

Occupational Therapist

Maranacook Occupational Therapy
05.2012 - 01.2015
  • Private practice to service pediatric clients with sensory processing disorders, decreased fine motor skills, visual-motor integration skills, and functional life skills.

Occupational Therapist

Regional School Union #38
09.2007 - 01.2015
  • Evaluate and implement treatment plans for students eligible for special education services through an active IEP.
  • Provide consultation services to parents, teachers, and other school staff.
  • Collaborate with IEP team members on a regular basis.

Education

Post-Professional Masters - Occupational Therapy

Mount Mary University
05-2023

BS - Occupational Therapy

The University of New Hampshire
05-1993

Skills

  • Family, staff, student education
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Sensory integration
  • Executive functioning
  • Handwriting intervention

Certification

  • NBCOT -National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist in Maine
  • Sensory Processing specialist

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Falmouth High School
09.2022 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Turner School District – MSAD 52
09.2016 - 06.2022

Contract Occupational Therapist

Waterville School District – AOS 92
09.2016 - 06.2017

Learning Center Teacher

Kents Hill School
09.2015 - 06.2016

Occupational Therapist

Maranacook Occupational Therapy
05.2012 - 01.2015

Occupational Therapist

Regional School Union #38
09.2007 - 01.2015

Post-Professional Masters - Occupational Therapy

Mount Mary University

BS - Occupational Therapy

The University of New Hampshire

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