Kate Meier
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking to leverage experience and passion for guiding students to reach their goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Itinerant COTA/l
Grand Rapids Public Schools
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with occupational therapists to identify students' strengths, challenges, and areas of need during IEP process.
- Develop and implement evidence based therapeutic activities to improve fine motor skills, sensory processing abilities, visual motor integrations, and other school related ADLs for full caseload across 4 buildings.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, ensuring efficient communication among team members.
- Efficiently manage time while maintaining high-quality service standards throughout all aspects of job responsibilities.
Sensory COTA/l
Grand Rapids Public Schools
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Designed and established sensory room tailored to meet sensory needs of students with emotional impairments in multiple buildings.
- Curated and launched online resource promoting self regulation strategies for students and staff.
- Assisted with student behaviors utilizing non violent crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI04.2017
Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with special education laws and documentation requirements, including IDEA and IEP process
- Bringing fun to functional skills acquisition
Timeline
Itinerant COTA/l
Grand Rapids Public Schools
04.2022 - Current
Sensory COTA/l
Grand Rapids Public Schools
10.2017 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Grand Rapids Community College
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