Dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant with 7+ years of school experience including Early Childhood and Special Education. Focused on ensuring all students are able to access their curriculum and participate in their daily routines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant-Early On Home Visitor
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
02.2023 - Current
Work with children age 0-3 with developmental delays.
Coach parents on strategies to use to help their child meet developmental milestones.
Write Individualized Family Service Plan's (IFSP's)
Hold IFSP meetings
Perform Infant and Toddler Developmental Assessment (IDA-2)
Documentation in MiPSE
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Mona Shores Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2023
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
Engaged in direct interaction and instruction in implementation of Pre-K curriculum and early learning standards.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shape and color recognition.
Helped teacher in classroom with specific instruction to meet needs for IEP's.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Muskegon Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2019
Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning.
Assisted PT in evaluating students and developing IEP goals and objectives.
Re-evaluate IEP goals.
Performed Gross Motor Screens.
Completed daily and monthly documentation along with progress reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Baker College of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI
04-2002
Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Detail Oriented
Strong Documentation Skills
Behavioral Management
Group and Individual Instruction
Calm and Patient Demeanor
Certification
State of Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License (renewed 11/2024)
AHA CPR Certification (6/2024)
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant-Early On Home Visitor
Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
02.2023 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Mona Shores Public Schools
08.2019 - 02.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Muskegon Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Baker College of Muskegon
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