Karen BROWN, OTR/L
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated and caring occupational therapist with over 10 years experience in preschool special education settings. Committed to nurturing each child's potential through play-based, meaningful interventions that promote growth, confidence, and independence. Collaborates closely with teachers, families, and support staff to create individualized plans that support student success. Seeking a full-time center-based position in a collaborative school community to ensure utilization of current skills and continued professional growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
New York City Department of Education
01.2022 - Current
- Provide individual and group occupational therapy (OT) services for children aged 3 to 5 years as per their individualized educational program (IEP)
- Document occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision
- Monitor and assess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
- Collaborate with educational teams and families to develop classroom supports and create functional goals that support academic and developmental outcomes
- Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, IEP meetings, and provide ongoing contact with classroom staff and families to support student development at home and in school
- Implement and coordinate weekly groups in classroom to meet the needs of the students including self-regulation and fine motor development
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Therapy and Learning Center, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided individual and group services for children aged 3 to 5 years old as per their individualized educational program (IEP)
- Documented occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to monitor and assess the improvement of services as appropriate
- Monitored and assessed the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention
- Collaborated with classroom and interdisciplinary staff to ensure understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs
- Supervised Level I and Level II occupational therapy students
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
New York League for Early Learning- William O’Connor School
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Screened, evaluated, and continually assessed the occupational performance and development of students receiving Early Intervention and Committee on Pre-School Special Education services
- Provided individualized services to students aged 2 to 5 years old with a vast range of diagnoses including: autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other genetic, congenital, and developmental disorders
- Assisted in the evaluation and monitoring of adaptive equipment for school and home settings
- Developed and coordinated in-classroom therapy programs for groups and individual students
- Supervised Level I and Level II occupational therapy students
- Supervised certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) staff member
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Anderson Center for Autism
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provided evaluation, treatment (individual/group), and consultation services for individuals on the autism spectrum (ages 3-50 yrs.) within residential, school, and community-based programs
- Assisted with departmental program development and creation of non-standardized evaluation procedures
- Supervised certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) staff member
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to create and modify student behavioral support plans
- Provided observation opportunities and fieldwork education supervision to occupational therapy and certified occupational therapy assistant students
Education
Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2010
Bachelors of Science -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05-2009
Certification
- Member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
- Member of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA)
- Licensed and registered occupational therapist within New York state (OTR/L)
Timeline
Senior Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
New York City Department of Education
01.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Therapy and Learning Center, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2022
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
New York League for Early Learning- William O’Connor School
01.2014 - 01.2019
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Anderson Center for Autism
01.2011 - 01.2014
Masters of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Bachelors of Science -
University of Southern Indiana
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