ISABELLE BEVERIDGE
Columbia,SC
Summary
• Academic Program Founder and Director • Rehabilitation Director
• Leadership • Clinical Management • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Program Development • Quality Assurance • Budget Management
• Staff Supervision • Regulatory Compliance • Outcome Measures
• Documentation • Interim and Annual Reports • Data Collection and Analysis
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guest Teacher
ESS for Richland County School District 2
12.2024 - Current
- Classroom management of up to twenty-six students per class in Columbia, SC, lesson delivery, instructional support, supervision, assessment and feedback, communication, adaptability, professionalism, student engagement, emergency procedures, created a major assignment for a middle school leadership program for 78 students
Academic Coach and Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Concorde Career College
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepare lesson plans and course material, instruct classes using subject matter content, research and incorporate supplemental materials as needed, identify students for remediation and assign remediation materials, utilize assessment tools to improve student academic performance, use and monitor the learning management system, prepare eight cohorts of up to 18 students for the NBCOT exam through weekly coaching sessions with detailed reports and data collection and analysis, utilize the AOTAs NBCOT Exam Prep to teach students to analyze questions, utilize testing strategies, and identify areas in need of improvement, create question deconstruction form to improve analysis of exam questions and PowerPoint presentations to review complex concepts, facilitated academic workshops to enhance student learning and engagement, developed personalized learning plans to address individual student needs and challenges.
Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program & Assistant Professor
South University
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Taught 12 credits lecture and lab including professional issues, documentation, and management to cohorts of up to 22 students each term, define student learning outcomes by designing detailed session instruction and teaching plans, adhering to essential course competencies and stringent accreditation standards, direct class strategies and class activities including Google Surveys, assigned readings, learning-orientated instruction, and weekly quizzes, fulfilled scope as member of College of Health Science Curriculum and Faculty Development committees, spearheaded bi-annual meetings of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Advisory Council, researched and assessed student performance, progress, and comprehension, updating teaching techniques and implementing best practices to optimize student outcomes, collaborated with faculty to recognize and develop remediation plans for students needing extracurricular development, monitoring progress of students across professional and core prospectus, managed stakeholder communications to ensure regulatory compliance with accreditation bodies (ACOTE and SACS), steering seamless integration of mandated changes, obtained initial and on-going accreditation
Founder & Program Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Piedmont Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Completed candidacy application, including OTA inventory, textbooks, and related resources, strategic plan and program assessment, curriculum framework, including statement of philosophy, mission aligned with the college mission, and all program specific standards for accreditation, oversaw and completed candidacy approval in 80% less time than other programs, established educational programs to enhance student engagement and workforce readiness, developed partnerships with local businesses to align curriculum with industry needs, implemented strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency in program delivery, evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, ensuring alignment with institutional goals, led the strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments, oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring for improved financial stability, championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency, ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times
COTA
Heath Management
09.2005 - 01.2012
- Heath Village (sub-acute/outpatient)
- Warren Haven Rehab and Nursing (outpatient services to LTC residents)
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for up to 15 clients per day, enhancing their rehabilitation outcomes, coordinated therapy sessions with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care, implemented therapeutic activities to improve patients' mobility and daily living skills effectively, monitored patient progress, documenting changes and communicating findings to healthcare providers, educated clients and families on treatment protocols, promoting understanding and engagement in recovery processes, collaborated with occupational therapists to refine strategies that address specific client challenges efficiently, prepared and maintained treatment areas after daily use by cleaning and setting up equipment, monitored patients' performance in therapy activities by providing instruction and encouragement, collaborated with nursing staff, social services, patient caregivers and family to develop discharge plans and discuss patient progress, implemented activities of daily living skills to maximize patients' functions and restore independence, used electronic medical records to maintain accurate documentation of patient progress toward goals, conducted training sessions with clients, caregivers, family members, and nursing staff on medical and adaptive equipment to train in proper use of equipment, aided in improvement of sensory, cognitive and physical function for clients in various life stages and with various disabilities by implementing prescribed treatments, implemented and modified interventions to teach patients how to live within limits of capabilities, developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate care and clear communication about treatment objectives, served diverse populations with varying diagnoses such as developmental disabilities, neurological disorders, orthopedic injuries, and mental health issues, utilized creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges faced by individuals during their rehabilitation process, adhered to ethical guidelines and legal requirements set forth by regulatory bodies, ensuring high-quality patient care, increased patient safety by addressing environmental factors within homes and facilities that could pose potential risks or barriers, helped improve fine motor, visual perception, and sensory processing skills.
Assistant Professor
Kean University
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Founder, coordinator, and curriculum developer of the Master’s level Long-Term Care Program for Nursing Home Administrator’s License, preceptor for fieldwork placements, taught all long-term care courses, chosen by university president to teach accelerated graduate public administration course to 20 government and public officials through Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, PRC, provided numerous presentations to visiting public officials from the PRC at NJ and NYC venues, developed engaging curriculum materials to enhance student learning and retention, facilitated interactive classroom discussions to foster critical thinking and collaboration among students, implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback, collaborated with faculty on curriculum development initiatives to align with departmental goals, conducted regular evaluations of course effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments for improvement, participated in faculty committees to contribute to strategic planning and academic policy development, mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities, contributed to campus activities to promote a positive university image, applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives, performed research to serve as the basis for academic writing for publication.
Owner/Administrator/COTA
Thera Tec, Inc.
11.1994 - 07.2004
- Cranford Health and Extended Care Center, NJ (LTC and subacute)
- New Community Extended Care Center, NJ (LTC and subacute)
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance therapeutic service offerings increasing total treatment sessions from 15 to up to 50 per day, managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, Trained and mentored staff on best practices in patient care and operational efficiency, Established partnerships with healthcare providers to expand client base and service reach, Streamlined administrative processes, improving workflow efficiency and client satisfaction, Conducted regular evaluations of service programs to identify areas for improvement, Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation, Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals, Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals, Established foundational processes for business operations, Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts, Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability, Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed, Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service, Streamlined document management processes for improved efficiency.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ09.2003
MA - Political Science
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ10.1992
B.A. - Anthropology (Minor: Psychology)
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.1990
A.A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Union County College
Scotch Plains, NJ05.1986
Skills
- Documentation system: Net Health Optima (Rehab Optima)
- Learning platforms: Canvas, Brightspace, D2L, E-Companion
- Online learning platforms: Simucase, International Clinical Educators (ICE)
- Microsoft 365: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive
- Software: Nexus, CampusVue, Anthology, SPSS, Quickbooks
Certification
- Florida Department of Health -Issued 8/26/2022 Current to 2/28/2025 #OTA19148 (inactive)
- South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (SCLLR) -Issued 10/21/2014 Current to 3/15/2025 #3384 (inactive-to be reinstated)
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) -Issued 10/9/1986 Current to 3/31/2026 AA646984
- AOTA Membership -Active, expires 9/30/2025 4392775
Timeline
Guest Teacher
ESS for Richland County School District 2
12.2024 - Current
Academic Coach and Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Concorde Career College
01.2022 - 01.2025
Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program & Assistant Professor
South University
01.2016 - 01.2021
Founder & Program Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Piedmont Technical College
01.2014 - 01.2015
COTA
Heath Management
09.2005 - 01.2012
Assistant Professor
Kean University
09.2001 - 06.2005
Owner/Administrator/COTA
Thera Tec, Inc.
11.1994 - 07.2004
Ph.D. - Public Administration
Rutgers University
MA - Political Science
Rutgers University
B.A. - Anthropology (Minor: Psychology)
Rutgers University
A.A.S. - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Union County College