Dynamic, innovative Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in the school system, demonstrating an ability to enhance student outcomes through effective communication, skilled/child-centered intervention, and team collaboration. Areas of knowledge and background include: assessment administration, documentation and billing platforms, program implementation via IEP, interpersonal relationships and creative strategies which ensure tailored support for diverse needs in educational settings.
Provided school-based Occupational Therapy to children ages 3-21 who qualified for the Special Education program. Job requirements include administering assessments, documenting services/writing evaluations, developing IEP goals/objectives, and participating in IEP/team meetings for children in the Special Education program. Provide ongoing support through collaboration with teachers and other services providers to ensure that all areas of concern are being addressed. Experience with the following: sensory diets, environmental modification, assistive technology, Level II student supervision and various billing/documentation platforms.
Alongside my husband, I assist with training individuals of all needs using the CrossFit methodology based on functional movement, variation and intensity. There are several roles including program design, nutrition counseling, competition training, group fitness, social media communications, advertising and business management. I currently hold CrossFit L2 certification, in addition to CrossFit Gymnastics and CrossFit Kids.
Provided school-based, skilled Occupational Therapy intervention for children, ages 3-21. Job requirements included administering assessments, writing evaluations, developing IEP goals/objectives, participating in IEP/team meetings, showing compliance with documentation and creating usable strategies for the classroom.
Operated KidZone OT, LLC in collaboration with Aspire, LLC (ABA) to serve children in their homes, as well as a clinical setting. I supplied and built the sensory enriched clinic, completed evaluations, developed treatment plans, coordinated with other service providers including ABA Therapists, Early Interventionists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Physicians. Organized and completed required documentation required of local grants and charities in order to obtain equipment for children on caseload.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy