Lisa Voigt
Cottonwood Heights,UT
Summary
Compassionate Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with a strong background in education with 15 years of professional experience. Committed to enhancing the lives of others through interventions promoting physical, cognitive, and emotional growth. Aiming to leverage educational expertise and therapeutic training to holistically improve functional engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OTA Intern Level II
Recovery Ways
Murray, Utah
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Planned and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals and groups (up to 30 clients), promoting a supportive environment for skill development and peer interaction.
- Collaborated with clients to identify functional obstacles and developed strategies to enhance focus, motivation, and emotional regulation, contributing to improved therapeutic outcomes.
- Assisted in individualized sessions targeting habits, roles, and routines disrupted by addiction or mental health challenges, enhancing client engagement and recovery.
OTA Intern, Level II
Integrated Autism Therapy
West Jordan, Utah
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive treatment and support, ensuring holistic care for patients.
- Implemented sensory integration intervention plans and activity modifications for children with special needs, enhancing their engagement and progress.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, and posture.
- Educated family members on patient conditions and available resources, empowering them to actively participate in care plans.
STEM Teacher, K-5
Channing Hall Charter School
Draper, Utah
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitated hands-on experiments that improved student comprehension of scientific concepts, fostering critical thinking skills.
- Integrated project-based learning into classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and real-world application of STEM principles.
- Developed engaging STEM lesson plans that addressed diverse student learning styles, resulting in increased student participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with state educational standards.
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Keller ISD
Keller, Texas
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Facilitated activities that enhanced critical thinking and collaboration among students, fostering a supportive learning community.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with parents to update them on student performance and classroom activities, strengthening home-school connections.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and inform tailored instruction, ensuring curriculum effectiveness.
- Provided differentiated instruction based on students' needs, abilities, and interests.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Joyce Universty
Draper, UT12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Client-centered Care
- Assessment evaluation
- Intervention planning
- Activity modification
- Therapeutic self-use
- Patient Education
- Small and large group sessions
- Collaboration
- Clinical reasoning
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, #549638, NBCOT
- Teacher (Early Childhood-4th), Utah Department of Education
- English as a Second Language Supplemental, Texas Department of Education
- Court Appointed Special Advocate, Third District Juvenile Court, Salt Lake City, UT
Timeline
OTA Intern Level II
Recovery Ways
10.2025 - 12.2025
OTA Intern, Level II
Integrated Autism Therapy
08.2025 - 10.2025
STEM Teacher, K-5
Channing Hall Charter School
09.2021 - 05.2023
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Keller ISD
08.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Joyce Universty
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Oklahoma State University