Kelsey Pearson, OTD
621 Gardena St. Michigan City,IN
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctoral Capstone Internship
Kids Can Do
Mokena, IL
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented an innovative parent education program, incorporating videos to enhance understanding and application of sensory strategies, resulting in improved children’s self-regulation across various settings.
- Strategically incorporated feasible, commonly found household items into program materials to create accessible, cost-effective sensory strategies that parents could easily implement in daily routines.
- Demonstrated strong self-directed learning and time management skills by independently researching, designing, and executing a comprehensive parent education program within project deadlines.
Level IIB Fieldwork Rotation
Shriners Hospital for Children
Oak Park, IL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered compassionate, family-centered occupational therapy services to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Assessed and treated children with a wide range of conditions, creating individualized plans that incorporate new strategies, exercises, and environmental adaptations tailored to each child’s needs.
- Educated families and caregivers on practical techniques and home programs to support ongoing progress and improve quality of life.
Level IIA Fieldwork Rotation
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Homewood, IL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided intensive therapy services focused on enhancing functional abilities, addressing individualized recovery goals, and utilizing evidence-based interventions to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided specialized therapy services to patients with a wide range of conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), Parkinson’s disease, cardiac conditions, general debility, oncology-related impairments, and multiple sclerosis (MS), tailoring interventions to meet unique functional and recovery needs.
- Delivered personalized one-on-one therapy sessions, and facilitated dynamic group therapy programs to address individual and collective rehabilitation goals, promoting skill development and peer support.
Level IB Fieldwork Rotation
OT Associates Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Shadowed pediatric occupational therapists in a private practice setting across home and school environments one day a week for 10 weeks.
- Observed interventions with neurotypical children and those with conditions such as ASD, SPD, executive functioning deficits, developmental delays, and motor challenges, while gaining insights into family-centered care and goal-oriented planning.
Level IA Fieldwork Rotation
Community Support Services
Cicero, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) one day a week for 10 weeks in a community setting, supporting their social participation and integration through personalized activities aimed at enhancing independence and engagement in community life.
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Fitness And Wellness
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2022
Skills
- Occupational therapy
- Evidence-based practice
- Family education
- Treatment planning
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Fast learner
- Client relationships
- Sensory integration
Timeline
Doctoral Capstone Internship
Kids Can Do
01.2025 - 04.2025
Level IIB Fieldwork Rotation
Shriners Hospital for Children
09.2024 - 11.2024
Level IIA Fieldwork Rotation
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
03.2024 - 05.2024
Level IB Fieldwork Rotation
OT Associates Chicago
09.2023 - 11.2023
Level IA Fieldwork Rotation
Community Support Services
06.2023 - 08.2023
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Fitness And Wellness
Indiana University, Bloomington
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