Gloria Tingue

• Demonstrated expertise in early childhood development, encompassing fine motor, sensory, cognitive, and social-emotional domains.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Proven experience in conducting initial assessments and contributing to the development of high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Proficient in Department of Education systems pertaining to attendance management and IEP documentation.
• Skilled in delivering professional development workshops and parent training sessions.
• Superior organizational and time management capabilities.
• Provides assignments and orientation sessions to newly hired therapists and assists in the establishment of student caseloads.
• ·Assign therapist caseloads considering location, travel, and workload fairness.
• Organize professional development, coaching, and workshops.
• Guide therapists in inclusive practices like Universal Design for Learning, cultural responsiveness, and communication strategies.
• Attend IEP meetings, conferences, and hearings.
• Ensure compliance documentation via DOE systems.
• Coordinate with administrators on therapist support, scheduling, and mandate adherence.
• Monitor provider caseloads in assigned schools to maximize workloads and align services with SOPM guidelines and student needs.

• Provide support to staff in the implementation of inclusive practices, including but not limited to:

• Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and multi-tiered service models, as well as adapting physical spaces and materials to promote accessibility and address potential barriers for all students.
• Facilitating communicative competence through a range of communication strategies and service delivery methods tailored to each student’s unique needs, utilizing a culturally responsive perspective and strength-based approach.
• Establishing collaborative goal-setting processes and partnerships with school staff and families to foster functional communicative competence, which may involve coaching and/or training for staff and parents.
• Conducting ongoing assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of inclusive practices and to address the evolving needs of students.

Other related responsibilities:

• Assign sites and conduct orientations for incoming occupational therapists.

• Design and deliver professional development sessions and resources for OT providers and community stakeholders.

• Collaborate with principals to facilitate OT support and oversee staff supervision.

• Provide leadership in establishing inclusive, evidence-based support systems.

• Assess service delivery to ensure alignment with Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOPM) guidelines.

• Oversee the creation of professional learning opportunities (PLOs) and related resources for both internal and external audiences

• Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
• Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.

• Render occupational therapy services in multiple settings: classroom therapy, treatment room, and online platforms/teletherapy services.
• Manage a high-volume caseload.
• Meet the demands of the daily schedule of students and other disciplines, rotations, staff training, new and incoming staff.
• Supervise level students.
• Other related duties:
• Provide assignments and orientation for new occupational therapists.
• Develop and present professional development sessions and resources for OT providers and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with principals to ensure OT support and staff supervision.
• Provide leadership in developing inclusive, evidence-based reports.
• Review service delivery alignment with Standard Operating Procedure Manual (SOPM) guidelines.
• Lead development of professional learning opportunities (PLOs) and resources for internal and external audiences.
• Implemented home modification recommendations, enabling greater safety and autonomy for patients in their living environments.
• Provided ongoing education to family members regarding patient care techniques, fostering a supportive home environment for recovery.