Melyssa Johnson

• Designed interventions for students with motor delays, cognitive impairments and behavioral needs
• Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
• Advanced social skills development in small and large group settings through engaging play-based activities that fostered peer interaction and cooperation.
• Provided encouragement and positive modeling through school based activities to improved academic skills
• Document progress
• Evaluate and participate in assessments of students

• Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
• Navigated diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into treatment plans when appropriate.
• Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment based childs' needs.
• Provided Treatments based on established goals of family as well as child's needs.
• Recommended, evaluated for DME needs.

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• Assisted students with disabilities in developing self-regulation strategies, resulting in increased participation during class activities.
• Developed "SMALL Time" program -A sensory motor based learning program with Speech and Language for preschoolers.
• Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
• Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the field of occupational therapy.
• Enhanced student motor skills by implementing customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs.
• Supervisor of Therapy aide.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor skills necessary for daily living tasks such as writing or using utensils during meals.

• Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for 0-3 age population within the home environment.
• Implemented creative problem-solving methods to address complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or comorbid conditions in pediatric clients.
• Provided education to empower families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
• Provided extensive feeding and sensory methods for patients and education for parents to allow for follow through.

• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
• Enhanced student motor skills by implementing customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs.