Janis Emerton
Newburyport,MA
Summary
Organized and enthusiastic school-based occupational therapist with an extensive history of working effectively on a multi-disciplinary educational team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Winthrop Public Schools
Winthrop, MA
06.1999 - Current
- Provides occupational therapy services to students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Visually impaired, ADD/ADHD, Developmental Delay and Sensory Processing Disorder.
- Performs evaluations including use of standardized assessments, clinical observations, teacher and parent input.
- Completes progress notes and IEPs in timely manner
- Attends parent-teacher conference and Student Support Team meetings.
- Participates in preschool and kindergarten screenings.
- Attend and present student progress and needs at IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Developed sensory processing and fine/visual motor skills manuals for teacher and parent resources.
- Consults with parents and caregivers regularly, offering guidance on how to reinforce therapy strategies at home for maximum benefit.
- Participates in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within occupational therapy.
Credentials:
Licensed OTR/L in Massachusetts and Maine, and nationally certified by NBCOT.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH06.1994
Skills
- Skilled at timely and concise documentation of IEP's and progress notes
- Ability to effectively manage dynamic therapy schedule and workload through prioritization and organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Uses whole child approach to address social-emotional skills, self-help skills, fine and visual motor skills, and self-regulation in school setting in collaborative manner
- Conducts educationally relevant assessments and reports findings and recommendations to educational team
- Provides consultation with school personnel for accommodations for helping improve student motivation, performance, self-regulation, and behavior
- Establish compassionate and caring relationships with students, staff and families
Timeline
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Winthrop Public Schools
06.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of New Hampshire
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