Meredith Crisp
North Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Passionate school-based Occupational Therapist with extensive background in the educational environment. Advanced training and experience with supporting teachers, students and families to set goals, monitor progress and realize success. Highly skilled in task analysis, identification and implementation of appropriate individualized accommodations and multi-sensory instructional techniques to enhance student and teacher engagement across diverse populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Therapist- Occupational and Physical Therapy
School District Of Lee County
Fort Myers, Florida
08.2018 - Current
- Leading a group of 30+ skilled Occupational and Physical Therapists.
- Organization and presentation of appropriate professional development workshops.
- Skilled Occupational Therapy Functional Assessment and expert consultation on childhood development in the academic setting as it relates to gross motor, fine motor, visual motor, perceptual/cognitive, sensory regulation and processing and self-care skills.
- Expert consultant on adaptive equipment and furniture considerations for school setting.
- Organization and planning of therapist caseloads, scheduling/attending facilitating professional meetings, auditing therapy notes, training and mentoring new therapists in policy/procedure and providing feedback on skill development and areas to target for improvement on job performance to support student skill development and achievement.
- Direct collaboration with Exceptional Student Education Director and District Coordinators regarding district wide programs, consulting on complex student cases, identifying equipment needs, coordinating therapy staff, adhering to all state and federal laws, and contributing to crucial conversations with parents to clarify supports and strategies to enhance student development, independence and progress in the academic setting.
Occupational Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
Cape Coral, Florida
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Skilled Occupational Therapy Functional Assessment and intervention with Veterans at the Community Based Outpatient Center in Cape Coral, Florida.
- Specialized in addressing upper extremity rehabilitation, custom power and manual wheelchair evaluation, fabrication and safety training, home safety evaluations, adaptive equipment assessment and training, self-care evaluations, etc.
Occupational Therapist
Lee County School District
Fort Myers, Florida
02.2014 - 07.2016
- School-based Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of students with a variety of educational exceptionalities.
- Collaboration with students, families and school staff on sensory strategies, curriculum modification, and implementation of accommodations to support student success.
Occupational Therapist
DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services
Fort Myers, FL
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Skilled pediatric Occupational Therapy services provided in a variety of settings including home, school and clinic.
- Administered developmental screenings in the school setting to determine if students could benefit from skilled therapy to support educational outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and family members for comprehensive and holistic care model.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to ensure adherence with best practices in occupational therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2009
High School Diploma -
Canterbury School
Fort Myers, FL2006
Skills
- Knowledgeable in curriculum and modifications to support student access, participation and outcomes
- Experienced with creation and presentation of Evidence-Based learning opportunities for staff
- Motivational leadership with highly effective communication and collaboration skills
Certification
- National Board Certified Occupational Therapist
- Florida Department of Health Licensed Occupational Therapist OT 15987
Timeline
Lead Therapist- Occupational and Physical Therapy
School District Of Lee County
08.2018 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2016 - 08.2018
Occupational Therapist
Lee County School District
02.2014 - 07.2016
Occupational Therapist
DNA Comprehensive Therapy Services
09.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Florida
High School Diploma -
Canterbury School