Karyn Shenker-Gould
Saratoga Springs, NY,USA
Summary
Skilled in occupational therapy, I bring valuable insights into effective interpersonal communication and a diverse skill set. With extensive experience as an occupational therapy practitioner in different treatment settings, I have refined my expertise in delivering exceptional care. Furthermore, my role as an educator in academia has allowed me to impart knowledge and inspire future professionals in the field. By merging my practical experience and teaching background, I offer a distinctive perspective that enables me to excel in providing holistic care and contributing to the growth of the profession.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor, MSOT Occupational Therapy
Maria College
05.2021 - Current
- Build strong rapport with students through class discussions, lab experiences and projects.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Evaluate student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Contribute to departmental goals focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
Per Diem Therapist
NewMeadow Preschool
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked with children with a variety of developmental diagnoses
Per Diem Therapist
Access Therapy
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked in pre-school with children with behavioral and developmental diagnoses
- Treated in outpatient clinic
- Treated full caseload three days per week for 6 weeks in an elementary school
- Worked with children in extended day kindergarten for group intervention
Per Diem Therapist
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Worked with adult patients with diagnosis including stroke, traumatic brain injury, cardiopulmonary dysfunction, and orthopedic injury
Full Time Pediatric Therapist
Kids Care Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
09.2008 - 03.2011
- Treated children between with diagnoses including CP, PDD, Down Syndrome, ASD, LD, low tone, handwriting delays, sensory integration dysfunction, and fine motor delays
- Treatment techniques included sensory integration, visual perceptual remediation, fine motor strengthening, pre-writing and writing skill remediation, and ADL remediation and compensation
Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Clinic
Glens Falls Hospital
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Responsible for treating children and adults with various neurological injuries with diagnoses including stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries, sensory processing disorder, and developmental delay
Occupational Therapist
New York-Presbyterian The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell
04.2006 - 08.2006
In-patient Rehabilitation
Mount Sinai Medical Center
07.2003 - 03.2006
Education
PhD - Occupational Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaMaster of Arts - Occupational Therapy
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJSkills
- Mentoring students
- Lecturing
- Intervention skills facilitator
- Faculty Collaboration
- Conference presentations- NYSOTA, 2023
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum design
- Interprofessional collaboration
License
NYS Licensed Occupational Therapist, #011360-1
Recentpresentations
Lecture on Occupational Futility Framework, New York State OT Association Conference, Fall 2023
References
References available upon request.
Academicassociations
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, New York State Occupational Therapy Association
Timeline
Per Diem Therapist
NewMeadow Preschool
11.2023 - 02.2024
Assistant Professor, MSOT Occupational Therapy
Maria College
05.2021 - Current
Per Diem Therapist
Access Therapy
05.2019 - 08.2022
Per Diem Therapist
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Center
01.2014 - 07.2015
Full Time Pediatric Therapist
Kids Care Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
09.2008 - 03.2011
Occupational Therapist in Outpatient Clinic
Glens Falls Hospital
10.2006 - 07.2008
Occupational Therapist
New York-Presbyterian The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell
04.2006 - 08.2006
In-patient Rehabilitation
Mount Sinai Medical Center
07.2003 - 03.2006
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
New York University
Bachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
PhD - Occupational Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
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