Marisa Houser
Durham,NC
Summary
Action-oriented and relationship-driven pediatric care partner with experience in a variety of clinical, research and non-profit settings. Compassionate and collaborative care partner to young children and their families. Skilled in conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and educating children and families. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and collaborative team member.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutoring Coordinator
The Hill Center
Durham, NC
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Managed overall tutoring service operations including recruiting, hiring, training and supervision of Tutoring Assistant and 70+ contract tutors.
- Collaboratively led development of an organizational strategy and growth plan, including development and execution of tutor recruitment strategy, development and management of student enrichment programs, and overall marketing plan.
Tutoring Specialist
The Hill Center
Durham, NC
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Managed tutoring referral process via recruitment, assigned student/tutor relationship and exit
- Recruited, hired and oriented new tutors
- Consulted tutors in student assessment and implementation of instructional techniques
Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
Norfolk, VA
09.2006 - 05.2010
- Provided direct and consultative intervention for clients aged birth to 18 years in the outpatient setting
- Collaborated with clients, families and other care providers for individualized treatment
- Completed daily documentation for the hospital, including evaluations and developmental assessments
- Provided weekly supervision to a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, as well as several new Occupational Therapist practitioners
- Supervised occupational therapy students.
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Associates
07.2005 - 09.2006
- Provided direct and consultative intervention for clients aged birth to eight years in home and outpatient clinic settings
- Collaborated with clients, families and other care providers for individualized treatment
- Completed weekly and bimonthly documentation for the agency, including evaluations and developmental assessments
- Initiated and maintained contact with early intervention service coordinators
- Served on Norfolk Infant Program evaluation team
Project Coordinator
Clinical Core, NC STAART Center for Autism Research
02.2003 - 05.2005
- Coordinated daily operation of the Clinical Core, which provided human participant ascertainment and recruitment, clinical assessment of research participants, service coordination and assessment training for four research projects focused on autism
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, as well other university and community centers in the area of clinical assessment of autism and related developmental disorders
- Coordinated participant and family participation through the various projects
- Supervised a staff of two full-time and two part-time employees.
Occupational Therapist
Triangle Therapy
02.2002 - 05.2005
- Provided direct, monitoring and consultative intervention for clients aged two to 18 years in home and childcare settings
- Collaborated with clients, families and other care providers for individualized treatment
- Completed weekly and monthly documentation for the agency, including evaluations and developmental assessments.
Occupational Therapist
Alamance-Burlington School System
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Provided direct, monitoring and consultative intervention for elementary and high school age students
- Completed comprehensive screenings and evaluations to identify students with special needs
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and other team members to provide client-centered care
- Developed Individual Education Plan (IEP) objectives and documented progress.
Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaBachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaSkills
Collaborative Care Partner with Professionals and Families
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
Activity Analysis
Play-Based Learning
Child Development & Special Needs Expertise
Certification
- Occupational Therapist Registered OTR®
- Certified Administrator, Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
Timeline
Tutoring Coordinator
The Hill Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
Tutoring Specialist
The Hill Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Occupational Therapist
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters
09.2006 - 05.2010
Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Associates
07.2005 - 09.2006
Project Coordinator
Clinical Core, NC STAART Center for Autism Research
02.2003 - 05.2005
Occupational Therapist
Triangle Therapy
02.2002 - 05.2005
Occupational Therapist
Alamance-Burlington School System
09.2001 - 05.2002
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -
University of North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
University of North Carolina