Eda Isiktan
Wantagh,NY
Summary
A highly motivated licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist with experience in delivering comprehensive occupational therapy services in educational and clinical settings. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with educators to achieve impactful results. Committed to being a supportive team member while continuously gaining hands-on experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-Based Occupational Therapist
New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc
09.2024 - Current
- Design and lead individual and group therapy sessions focusing on IEP goals.
- Collaborate with educators and parents to implement strategies that enhance student engagement and participation in school.
- Conduct re-evaluations/assessments to evaluate and monitor progress in order to adjust treatment plans during annual meetings.
Lead Occupational Therapist / Clinical Supervisor
Turning Point OT
06.2019 - Current
- Provide direct supervision for Level I and Level II Fieldwork students and support staff, including OTA's and volunteers.
- Evaluate, assess, plan, and implement individualized treatment sessions with a focus on reflex integration and sensory processing disorders in a clinical setting.
- Educate parents and caregivers on custom-tailored Sensory Diet home programs to implement at home.
Senior Occupational Therapist
Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.
- Implemented customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs based on evaluations and clinical observations.
- Assisted students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Department Of Education- NYOT Agency
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Customized student-centered intervention plans to meet individual needs based on IEP goals focusing on fine motor skills, visual motor skills, gross motor skills, executive functioning, and attention skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal student success and growth in their educational journey.
- Completed daily SESIS notes and quarterly/annual progress reports and attended IEP meetings to discuss progress.
Occupational Therapist - Remote Therapy
Little L.A.M.B Preschool
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided tele-therapy to preschool-aged children in collaboration with parents and caregivers to meet academic IEP goals.
- Re-evaluated goals and measure progress during tele-therapy to ensure consistent improvement.
- Communicated with parents to provide additional ways in which they can help promote success in the classroom setting.
Education
Master of Science: Occupational Therapy -
Long Island University
01-2018
Skills
- Patient evaluations using standardized evaluation tools, such as DTVP-3, BOT-2, Beery VMI, TVPS, Sensory Profile, School Function Assessment
- IEP Goal setting experience
- Documentation skills
- Sensory integration
- Intervention planning
- Rhythmic Movement Training International (RMTi)
- Customized Sensory Diet Home Programs
- Handwriting Without Tears
Certification
Licensed Occupational Therapist OTR/L, NY, May 2018, Present
Timeline
School-Based Occupational Therapist
New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc
09.2024 - Current
Senior Occupational Therapist
Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva
09.2023 - 08.2024
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Department Of Education- NYOT Agency
09.2021 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist - Remote Therapy
Little L.A.M.B Preschool
07.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Occupational Therapist / Clinical Supervisor
Turning Point OT
06.2019 - Current
Master of Science: Occupational Therapy -
Long Island University
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