Holly Prowant
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant position with a focus on pediatrics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Academy Team Lead
Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies
Westmont, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Served as mentor role to new Academy program therapists
- Advocate for children within the Academy as well as the therapist team to improve the quality of the program
- Development of classroom schedules, materials, and OT activities to match various developmental levels
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies
Westmont, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Implemented individualized therapy plans to enhance developmental skills in children.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to assess patient progress and adjust treatment strategies.
Substitute Teacher/Early Childhood Aide
ST. PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Schaumburg, IL
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Experienced teaching at all levels from preschool – 8th grade
- Completed two long-term substitute preschool jobs – 4 weeks in 2016 and 6 weeks in 2017
- Undertook resource substitute job – push in and pull out work with special needs population
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
Crystal Lake, IL12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA12-1999
Skills
- Experience and advanced learning through CEUs with reflex integration, sensory integration, and introceptive awareness
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
Certification
Autism Spectrum Disorder - Informed Profession (ASD-I)
Timeline
Children's Academy Team Lead
Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies
03.2024 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hummingbird Pediatric Therapies
10.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Early Childhood Aide
ST. PETER LUTHERAN SCHOOL
03.2015 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communications
POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
Associate in Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
Workplace Recognition
- Humphrey Award Receipient: peer nominated excellence award (Q4 2024)
Professional Memberships
- Member American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) January 2019 - 2022
- Attended National Conference in New Orleans April 2019
- Member Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA) February 2019-2022
- Attended ILOTA Student Conclave March 2019
Cub Scout Leader (2011-2021)
- Pack 196, Schaumburg, IL.
- Served as Den Leader and Committee Chair, primary planner and organizer of pack events
Vacation Bible School Station Leader (2016-2019)
- ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH, Schaumburg, IL
- Helped plan and run game station annually for week-long children’s camp