Iris D. Cabrera
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapy professional with qualifications in Mental Health and Wellness, possessing over 20 years of experience in therapeutic interventions and family support. My expertise encompasses therapeutic strategies, family care, and community outreach. I am committed to promoting the well-being of both children and families. I aspire to cultivate a safe environment, enhance awareness of mental health issues, and empower individuals to achieve their objectives.
I seek to align with an educational organization or ministry within a community that values my distinct skill set and aims to utilize it to better the community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC)
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with supervising occupational therapists to evaluate treatment effectiveness and make necessary adjustments for optimal results.
- Carried a caseload of 30 to 35 children
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide direct occupational therapy services in special education settings.
- Provide family training and follow up on home strategies in working with their children.
- Provide staff training on relevant topics
- Participate in interdisciplinary team consultation and planning
COTA/L
Camelot Education Therapeutic School
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Provide Direct and Consult services in an integrated therapeutic setting
- Carried a caseload of 25-30 students
- Work with students with Developmental disabilities as well as ASD, ED, and BD.
- Implement ABA principles in the therapeutic process
- Utilize Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Techniques - TCIS
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay up-to-date on advancements within the field of occupational therapy.
COTA/L
Soaring Eagle Academy
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide Occupational Therapy services within a developmental model (DIR)
- Provide integrated OT services to students with Autism (ages 9-12)
- Met regularly with supervising OT
- Consultation with team members
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient treatments, assessments, and progress for accurate record keeping
COTA/L
SWCCASE
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided services at transition/High School/Early Childhood
- Support student and team in educational and vocational program
- Assess for adaptations/modifications in different environments per student’s needs and educational goals
- High School - Direct and consult services for Excel program with functional/vocational focus
- Elementary- Provide Direct and consult services Early Childhood and Kindergarten
COTA/L
District 211 Palatine High School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Implement and monitor sensory diet and behavior plan for Students with ASD
- Provided direct push in/pull out and consultative services for students with different disabilities including Down Syndrome, hearing and visually impaired as well as severe physical disabilities
- Consult and direct services for adult vocational training program
COTA/L
District 54 Early Childhood and Elementary
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Caseload included 35-30 children with PDD, Developmental Delays
- General Education and Special Education setting
- Provided direct pull out, push-in services as well as consultative services
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Allied Healthcare Professionals
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Contracted to (PAEC)
- Treatment planning, data gathering, and documentation
- Assessing treatment and goal attainment
- Participated in Team consultation and treatment planning
- Serviced 2 to 3 classrooms in the Early Childhood program
- Provided Occupational Therapy Services to children in district general education classrooms
- Provided Team and parent training on Sensory Processing and other OT Related Topics
Early Intervention Therapist
ICG Consulting Group
09.2005 - 05.2013
- Provided Home Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2002
Skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Pediatric therapy techniques
- Strong knowledge of Sensory Processing
- Knowledge of ABA and DIR model
- Parent and staff training
Skills and trainings
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of child development.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Capable of coordinating and organizing fundraising efforts.
- Dedicated and passionate about caring for those in need.
- Knowledge of Mental Health and Wellness with emphasis in Family Dynamics
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Proviso Area for Exceptional Children (PAEC)
08.2021 - Current
COTA/L
Camelot Education Therapeutic School
05.2018 - 06.2021
COTA/L
Soaring Eagle Academy
08.2017 - 05.2018
COTA/L
SWCCASE
09.2016 - 05.2017
COTA/L
District 211 Palatine High School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
COTA/L
District 54 Early Childhood and Elementary
10.2014 - 11.2014
Early Intervention Therapist
ICG Consulting Group
09.2005 - 05.2013
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Allied Healthcare Professionals
08.2005 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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