Katherine Sullivan
Patchogue,NY
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in special education, specializing in treatment plan development and compliance auditing. Proven ability to mentor teams and facilitate communication between parents and therapists, ensuring high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for children.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CPSE/CSE Coordinator
Little Angels Center
Islip, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Review initial evaluations conducted through Committee of Preschool Special Education
- Participate in Committee of Preschool Special Education meetings to determine qualifications
- Facilitated communication between school districts and parents to resolve concerns and enhance collaboration.
- Navigate and Coordinate communication with parents and treating therapists
- Participate in developing Committee of Special Education contracts with neighboring districts
- Delivered continuing education to staff to improve knowledge and skills in special education practices.
- Supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Department
Occupational Therapist
Little Angels Center
Islip , NY
03.2016 - 09.2023
- Developed individualized treatment plans for children ages birth to 5 with diverse disabilities, enhancing therapeutic outcomes
- Evaluate children birth to 5 to determine qualifications for special education
- Provided targeted therapy services through Suffolk County Early Intervention, Committee of Preschool Special Education, and various insurance companies, improving access to necessary support
- Documented daily log notes reflecting effectiveness and progress of treatment plans, ensuring clear communication of child development
- Write up evaluations using standardized test measures
- Develop age appropriate developmental goals based on child's abilities
Senior Occupational Therapist
Barbara C. Wilson Preschool
Woodbury, NY
09.2006 - 03.2016
- Oversaw Occupational Therapy Department operations to ensure quality patient care
- Assign caseloads to staff therapists
- Sourced and managed therapy supplies to maintain departmental readiness
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
- Trained and oriented new personnel on departmental procedures to enhance team integration
- Participate in school procedures development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT06-2002
Skills
- Special education compliance
- Treatment plan development
- Evaluation techniques
- Evaluation assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training
- Communication strategies
Certification
- NY State Licensed Occupational Therapist (license # 011853-1)
- Department of Health Early Intervention Certification
Timeline
CPSE/CSE Coordinator
Little Angels Center
09.2023 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Little Angels Center
03.2016 - 09.2023
Senior Occupational Therapist
Barbara C. Wilson Preschool
09.2006 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University