Meredith Ardito
MIDLAND PARK,NJ
Summary
Caring occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of students and developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with 23 years of experience building personal confidence among students persevering with varying challenges. As adjunct faculty, well equipped to embrace new material to help students comprehend subject matter. Outgoing personality with history of professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Upper Saddle River Board Of Education
2000.09 - Current
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with students and families.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend the most appropriate interventions for students.
- Provide targeted interventions to maximize all students potential and independence.
- Part of multidisciplinary team supporting students in multiple disabilities classrooms.
- Provide professional development to staff regarding sensory processing, integrating sensory and motor strategies into classrooms, effective prompting techniques, and integration of life skills into curriculum.
Adjunt Faculty
Mercy Universiry
2022.09 - Current
- Develop creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention and maximize student participation in lectures.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Create powerpoint presentations, videos, and handouts to target and support course competencies.
- Score research papers and poster presentations aligning with course expectations and competencies.
- Foster relationships with students to promote ongoing communication and enhance instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY02.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.1995
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Therapist Collaboration
- Documentation Skills
- Sensory Motor Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Academic Standards
Affiliations
American Occupational Therapy Association
Certification
Sensory Integration and Practice Test Administration and Interpretation
Timeline
Adjunt Faculty
Mercy Universiry
2022.09 - Current
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Upper Saddle River Board Of Education
2000.09 - Current
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Mercy College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
Sensory Integration and Practice Test Administration and Interpretation
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