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Eda Turgut

Wantagh,NY

Summary

A highly motivated licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist with a focus on developmental disabilities, reflex integration, and sensory processing disorders. Committed to being a supportive team member while continuously gaining hands-on experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School-Based Occupational Therapist

Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva
09.2023 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Implement customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs based on evaluations and clinical observations.
  • Assist students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.


Senior Occupational Therapist

Turning Point OT
09.2019 - 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 for children ages 3-15 with a focus on reflex integration and sensory processing disorders in a sensory gym setting.
  • Specialize in Rhythmic Movement Training International (RMTi) using movements and various reflex integration techniques for optimal neural development for children with ADD/ADHD; Sensory Processing Disorders; Autism; Developmental Delays; Depression; Anxiety; etc
  • Educate parents and caregivers on custom-tailored Sensory Diet home programs to implement at home.

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
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018

Skills

  • Patient evaluations using standardized evaluation tools
  • Intervention planning
  • IEP Goal setting experience
  • Documentation skills
  • 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

Gesher Yehuda Yeshiva
09.2023 - Current

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

Senior Occupational Therapist

Turning Point OT
09.2019 - Current

Master of Science: Occupational Therapy -

Long Island University

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