Kate Millares
CO
Summary
Compassionate therapist with reliable time management and organizational skills. Possesses the ability to balance full caseloads while creating treatment activities that are meaningful and client centered. Exceptional ability to collaborate and coordinate with parents and co-workers in varying disciplines due to strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Soliant- Boulder Valley School District
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided services to students in Elementary School and Middle School with various diagnoses and needs (e.g., ASD, Intellectual Disabilities, Sensory Processing needs, Developmental Delays, etc.).
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor and visual motor skills necessary for daily living tasks such as writing or accessing assistive tech tools.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to determine need for school-based services.
- Developed and implemented classroom accommodations to ensure access to educational opportunities.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by actively participating in staff meetings, professional learning days, and committees focused on enhancing the overall student experience.
- Worked closely with special education teachers and related service providers for a cohesive approach to support services.
Occupational Therapist
Community Consolidated District 62
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Provided services to students ages 3-13 years old with varying diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Delays, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Fine/Gross motor skill deficits.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to determine eligibility for Occupational Therapy services.
- Planned and implemented treatment activities and accommodations based on student goals.
- Assisted students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address barriers affecting student performance within the classroom environment.
- Attended and participated in IEP meetings to address educational concerns as it relates to Occupational Therapy.
- Provided virtual services for homebound students.
Occupational Therapist
ELC: Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted students ages 14-18 with ADLs/IADLs, motor skills and executive functioning skills in low and high incidence programs.
- Provided direct and consultative occupational therapy services to students with various diagnoses, Intellectual Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities.
- Administered evaluative tests (SPM, WCPA, OSA, SMALSI, Beery-VMI).
- Addressed visual-perceptual deficits through targeted intervention techniques designed to enhance academic performance across subject areas.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to meet objectives for school, work, the community and home life.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Elmhurst University
11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
05.2017
Skills
- Fine Motor Skills
- Sensory Integration
- Executive Functioning
- Visual Perception
- Organizational Skills
- Goal setting experience
- Intervention Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Handwriting Intervention
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Documentation skills
- Assistive technology
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Soliant- Boulder Valley School District
09.2024 - 05.2025
Occupational Therapist
Community Consolidated District 62
08.2022 - 09.2024
Occupational Therapist
ELC: Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Illinois State University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Elmhurst University
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