MARIA RINKLIN
Merrick
Summary
Passionate and professional Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS) and Vision Rehabilitation Teacher (VRT) with 12 years of experience in developing and implementing individual rehabilitation plans through effective and receptive communication with clients. Adept in selecting and training patients in use of adaptive mobility tools and skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
LI Orientation & Mobility, LLC
09.2015 - Current
- Provide O&M instruction to students with visual impairments Pre-K-12 in a variety of school environments.
- Train students in adaptive orientation and mobility strategies based on individual and specific needs.
- Perform full O&M evaluations for records and planning.
- Create individualized plans based on observation and evaluation.
- Participate in school meetings and reviews.
- Communicate with additional members of the IEP team based on student need.
O&M Instructor and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
VISIONS
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Instructed clients with visual impairments in mobility strategies and adaptive rehabilitation techniques for independent living.
- Wrote assessments, progress notes, and post assessments in timely manor.
- Managed a caseload of over 30 clients and develop plans to fit each individual’s unique need.
- Corresponded regularly with CBVH counselors.
Intern, O&M Instructor and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Lighthouse Guild
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Instructed clients with visual impairments in mobility strategies and adaptive rehabilitation techniques for independent living.
- Wrote assessments, progress notes, and post assessments in timely manor.
- Managed a caseload of over 30 clients and develop plans to fit each individual’s unique need.
- Corresponded regularly with CBVH counselors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Communications, Political Communications
Emerson College
Boston, MA01.2005
Masters of Education - Rehabilitation Therapy and O&M
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY01.2013
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Instructional planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
- Case management
- Rehabilitation planning
- Sensory development
- IEP planning support
- Independent travel support
- Skill development techniques
- Client education
- Student evaluation
Certification
- ACVREP 2020-2025
- Certified Orientation & Mobility Instructor (COMS)
Timeline
Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist
LI Orientation & Mobility, LLC
09.2015 - Current
O&M Instructor and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
VISIONS
04.2014 - 01.2020
Intern, O&M Instructor and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Lighthouse Guild
06.2013 - 03.2014
Masters of Education - Rehabilitation Therapy and O&M
CUNY Hunter College
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing Communications, Political Communications
Emerson College
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