Margaret Andrews
St. Paul,MN
Summary
Occupational therapy student with a specific interest in pediatric mental health. I am a compassionate, driven, and organized individual who is excited to get into the field of occupational therapy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
North Metro Flex Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with children with emotional-behavioral disorders at an elementary school during the school year.
Personal Care Assistant
PICS
06.2024 - Current
- Supported development of self-sufficiency in children ages 8-14 by guiding them through everyday task completion.
Lead Behavioral Technician
Chileda Shine Behavior Solutions
La Crosse, Wisconsin
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported behavior technicians in helping their clients reach their goals.
- Assisted in communication among families, behavior technicians, social workers, and other members of the child’s support team.
- Organized regular meetings with technicians to promote a unified workplace.
- Developed client materials, including visual schedules.
Assistant Teacher
University of Wisconsin La Crosse Campus Child Care Center
La Crosse, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked with kids ages 1-4 at the Campus Child Care Center to encourage creativity and problem-solving.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eagle Crest South
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked with residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s and assisted them to complete their everyday activities.
- Worked with families, reassured residents of their safety, served meals, and completed documentation.
Behavioral Technician
Chileda Shine Behavior Solutions
La Crosse, Wisconsin
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Helped children with cognitive and behavioral disabilities reach their goals.
- Trained in teaching everyday skills such as emotional regulation, toileting, hygiene.
- Worked with clients and families in their homes and in the community.
Education
Master of Science -
St. Catherine’s University
St. Paul, Minnesota11-2026
Psychology
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland05.2023
Master of Science -
St. Catherine’s University
St. Paul, Minnesota05-2024
Master of Science -
Regis High School
Eau Claire, Wisconsin05-2020
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Facilitating group and individual services
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Certification
- Basic Life Support - Expires 9/2027
- Certified Nursing Assistant - Expires 6/2026
Leadership Experience/Extracurricular Activities
Student Occupational Therapy Association Student-Faculty Representative Fall 2024-current
- Bridged the gap between students and faculty in the Occupational Therapy Department at St. Catherine University.
Foundation of International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) Fall 2021-May 2024
- Publicity coordinator of the Foundation of International Medical Relief of Children.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
North Metro Flex Academy
01.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
PICS
06.2024 - Current
Lead Behavioral Technician
Chileda Shine Behavior Solutions
10.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eagle Crest South
04.2023 - 11.2023
Assistant Teacher
University of Wisconsin La Crosse Campus Child Care Center
09.2022 - 12.2023
Behavioral Technician
Chileda Shine Behavior Solutions
04.2022 - 12.2022
Psychology
Dublin City University
Master of Science -
St. Catherine’s University
Master of Science -
St. Catherine’s University
Master of Science -
Regis High School
Fieldwork Experiences
- OT Student at TCU (St. Louis Park, Minnesota)
- I did my level 1 fieldwork in a transitional care unit working with patients with parkinson’s, stroke patients, CVA, and strokes.
- OT Student in After-School (Hugo, Minnesota)
- I did my level 1 fieldwork at Thrive Time through Rise Up Clinics. I facilitated social-emotional learning sessions and documented parent notes.