Elizabeth Edwards
Summary
I am a reliable, outgoing, experienced, and driven doctor of occupational therapy and unified early childhood educator. I hope to apply my strengths and prior knowledge of teaching and occupational therapy to provide a great experience for the children and families I work with. I am an energetic team player focused on promoting the independence of my clients and improve their quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Enrichment Assistant
Altavita Assisted Living
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Creation and implementation of senior-centered activities, experiences, community outings and more
- Lead occupational therapy-based exercises and fitness groups focused on fine motor, gross motor, balance, strengthening, and social and emotional skills
- Responsibilities included but not limited to:
Private Nanny
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Picking up and dropping off 2 children to and from school, ages 2 and 4
- Assisted in therapeutic activities with the younger child who has Down Syndrome; focused on fine motor, gross motor, and feeding
- Communicating with teachers, parents, and therapists that interacted with the children
- My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
Preschool Teacher
Mountain View Preschool
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Fulfilled the position of lead teacher in a classroom of 24 preschoolers
- Creation and implementation of lesson plans, interactive learning experiences & activities, and assisted in the afterschool program
- Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
Substitute Kindergarten & Second Grade Teacher & Afterschool Program Supervisor
Shadyside Academy
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Fulfilled the position of a substitute kindergarten teacher and afterschool program supervisor
- Monitored children kindergarten-6th grade in the afterschool program, which also included activity creation and implementation, and helping children with homework
- My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
Rehabilition Assistant
Porter Adventist Hospital
Denver, Colorado
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted physical, speech, and occupational therapists with treatments, interventions, admission, and discharge planning.
- Provided support to patients and their families
- Provided administrative support to multidisciplinary inpatient rehab team, which included communication with billing departments, insurance companies, pharmacies and more
- Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
Pre-K Teacher
Most Precious Blood Catholic School
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Fulfilled the position of lead teacher in a classroom of 20 preschoolers
- Creation and implementation of lesson plans, interactive learning experiences & activities, and assisted in the afterschool program
- My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Chatham University
04.2023
Master's Degree - Unified Early Childhood Education
University of Kansas
05.2017
Skills
- Empathetic communication
- Adaptable to change
- Detail-oriented
- Efficient time management
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Life Enrichment Assistant
Altavita Assisted Living
01.2023 - 08.2023
Preschool Teacher
Mountain View Preschool
08.2022 - 02.2023
Private Nanny
04.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Kindergarten & Second Grade Teacher & Afterschool Program Supervisor
Shadyside Academy
10.2019 - 05.2021
Pre-K Teacher
Most Precious Blood Catholic School
10.2018 - 06.2019
Rehabilition Assistant
Porter Adventist Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Chatham University
Master's Degree - Unified Early Childhood Education
University of Kansas
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