Professionally provides therapeutic interventions and assessments to variety of patients. Skills including creating individualized treatment plans to maximize patient's independence and wellbeing. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help clients reach highest potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Marshall Pediatric Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Facilitated improved handwriting skills for students through targeted interventions and adaptive equipment recommendations.
Developed a strong rapport with clients while maintaining a caseload of at least 35 patients per week, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
Strengthened parent involvement in therapy sessions by offering education on techniques to support their child''s development at home.
Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients.
Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
High Hopes Development Center
06.2021 - 10.2023
Enhanced overall clinic reputation by consistently providing high-quality, evidence-based interventions that yielded positive outcomes for clients while maintaining a caseload of at least 40 patients per week.
Improved children''s fine motor skills by implementing individualized therapy plans and utilizing evidence-based interventions.
Promoted greater independence for children with special needs by teaching self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
Boosted success rates for achieving therapy goals by developing customized home exercise programs for each child.
Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive therapeutic environment conducive to growth and progress in treatment objectives.
Substitute Teacher
High Hopes Development Center
12.2020 - 12.2020
Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Sensory Saturday Group Helper
Holistic Therapy Play Place
01.2017 - 01.2018
Gained valuable knowledge regarding industry best practices through regular interaction with seasoned workers.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Belmont University
04.2021
Doctoral Capstone
04.2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science -
Western Kentucky University
12.2017
Skills
Pediatric assessments
Collaborative Teamwork
Parent Education
Down Syndrome Support
Gross Motor Coordination
Motor Skills Development
Clinical reasoning
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
Autism Spectrum Expertise
Play-Based Therapy
Neuromuscular rehabilitation
Handwriting Improvement
Assistive technology knowledge
Certification
Dynamic Movement Intervention: DMI Introductory Level A, 07/2023
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing: Advanced Intensive Mentorship, Level 1, 09/2022
Summit Professional Education: Supporting Self Regulation Development in Young Children, 08/2022
Interactive Metronome: IM Certified Provider, 04/2022
AMBUCS: AmTryke Evaluation and Fitting for Therapists, 08/2021
BLS / First Aid Certified, 2012- Present
Research
Provider Perspectives on Early Pediatric Power Mobility, 2019-2020
Personal Information
Title: OTD, OTR/L
Timeline
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Marshall Pediatric Therapy
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
High Hopes Development Center
06.2021 - 10.2023
Substitute Teacher
High Hopes Development Center
12.2020 - 12.2020
Sensory Saturday Group Helper
Holistic Therapy Play Place
01.2017 - 01.2018
Doctor of Occupational Therapy -
Belmont University
Doctoral Capstone
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science -
Western Kentucky University
Dynamic Movement Intervention: DMI Introductory Level A, 07/2023
STAR Institute for Sensory Processing: Advanced Intensive Mentorship, Level 1, 09/2022
Summit Professional Education: Supporting Self Regulation Development in Young Children, 08/2022
Interactive Metronome: IM Certified Provider, 04/2022
AMBUCS: AmTryke Evaluation and Fitting for Therapists, 08/2021
BLS / First Aid Certified, 2012- Present
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