Kristy Ukauka
Linwood,MI
Summary
Caring and seasoned occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to the diverse needs of clients and in developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. I bring with me 14 years of experience utilizing evidence-based approaches and creative problem solving techniques to help my students/clients achieve their highest level of independent functioning. I have extensive experience in working with children with significant behavioral challenges. I am skilled in conducting assessments, in developing treatment plans, in providing patient/family education, in completing paperwork efficiently under established regulation standards, and in collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Hueneme Elementary School District
02.2019 - Current
- Complete occupational therapy assessments to determine student needs and services
- Create individualized treatment plans with evidence-based therapeutic interventions and monitor progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including parents and advocates for a comprehensive approach to student progress.
- Develop and deliver in-services to provide support and education to general and special education teachers
Occupational Therapist
Handworks, Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Evaluate patients with various upper extremity injuries and disorders
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans for each patient, including home programs
- Prepare written progress reports to physicians and surgeons
- Fabricate custom splints and modify everyday tools for adaptive functioning
Occupational Therapist
SELPA (Special Education Local Planning Area)
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Complete assessments and develop occupational therapy reports for students with special needs
- Design intervention strategies and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to implement them
- Communicate with parents to ensure progress at home as well as in the classroom
- Collaborate with psychologists to promote consistency in behavioral interventions
Occupational Therapist
Simi Valley Unified School Disctrict
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Complete assessments and contribute to the preparation of interdisciplinary educational reports to present to the IEP team at initial and triennial meetings
- Report on IEP goal progress, create new IEP goals, prepare IEP documentation and attend meetings with IEP team
- Design intervention/treatment plans to address IEP goals and parent concerns
- Establish and maintain open communication with parents and staff to facilitate achievement in the student
- Prepared grant application and received grant monies to create a sensory room at Sycamore Elementary
- Co-treat with speech therapists and adaptive physical education specialists
- Collaborate with psychologists to develop behavior plans that incorporate sensory strategies where applicable
Occupational Therapist
Chicago Public School District
01.2001 - 06.2002
- Complete occupational therapy assessments for students with special needs
- Create occupational therapy reports to be included in an interdisciplinary educational report
- Develop treatment plans to address student needs
- Collaborate with the full IEP team including parents and advocates
- Develop and deliver in-services regarding shoe tying techniques to educators and support staff to promote student independence with this skill
Education
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1995
Skills
- ASDCS (Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist)
- Extensive Clinical Training
- Creative and Evidenced-Based Intervention Planning
- Staff Education and Training
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Treatment Implementation
- Family and Patient Education
- Time Management
- Handwriting Intervention
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- NBCOT - National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, CA -
- Michigan Occupational Therapy license in progress
- ASDCS - Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Hueneme Elementary School District
02.2019 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Handworks, Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2019
Occupational Therapist
SELPA (Special Education Local Planning Area)
06.2014 - 11.2014
Occupational Therapist
Simi Valley Unified School Disctrict
08.2009 - 06.2014
Occupational Therapist
Chicago Public School District
01.2001 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Occupational Therapy
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Michigan State University
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