Mahbuba Arshad
New York
Summary
Entry level certified Occupational Therapist seeking a position to apply knowledge of therapeutic techniques and patient care to assist individuals in improving quality of life through personalized treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Connect the Dots Occupational Therapy
New York
02.2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized and group occupational therapy services to students with diverse physical, sensory, and cognitive challenges to support academic success and functional independence.
- Collaborate closely with IEP teams, including teachers, speech/language pathologists, and physical therapists, to develop and implement targeted therapy goals aligned with students' educational plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and wrote detailed reports to support eligibility for special education services and to inform intervention strategies.
- Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions, progress reports, and compliance with federal and state special education regulations
Assistant Teacher
The Eastside Day School
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Instructed students under the guidance of the head teacher
- Worked with students in individual and small groups to reinforce learning concepts, help complete tasks, and improve performance
- Assisted with creating lesson plans focused on age level appropriate material
Teaching Assistant
Millie’s World
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided individualized Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Guided students to master instructional material assigned by the lead teacher
- Accurately completed all required documentation and data collection
Education
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Long Island University
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
City College of New York
02.2017
Skills
- Early Intervention and ABA trained
- Knowledge of electronic health records
- Highly organized
- Interpersonal skills
Fieldwork Experience
- P.S. 11, William T. Harris School: Level two fieldwork student in pediatric school based setting, Created and carried out individualized daily session plans, Administered standardized assessments and participated in IEP meetings, Completed all required daily documentation on SESIS
- Rehab Associates: Level two fieldwork student in outpatient rehabilitation gym, Consulted with patients to understand their condition, priorities, and challenges, Responsible for administering modalities and ensuring completion of exercises, Completed daily documentation and created individualized treatment plans
- Project Renewal: Level two fieldwork student in mental health setting, Facilitated daily group and individual sessions, Completed daily documentation using electronic medical record system
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Connect the Dots Occupational Therapy
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Teacher
The Eastside Day School
09.2019 - 08.2021
Teaching Assistant
Millie’s World
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
City College of New York
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