Michelle Bisceglia
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
Focused team player familiar with helping students develop skills such as visual motor,fine motor as well as providing educational support and managing sensory processing issues. Hardworking, disciplined multitasker with interdisciplinary skills. Background knowledge of districts policy and procedures. Familiar with many of the students attending ESY.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Niskayuna Central School District
10.2002 - Current
- Improved student outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced student success through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Streamlined documentation processes, leading to increased efficiency in student's IEP
- Built rapport with students and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Complete assessments and test to determine services and progress.
- Complete daily documentation, annual review reports and re-evaluation reports
- Provide sensory motor/yoga groups to enhance self regulation, balance, coordination and following direction skills.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rensselaer County ARC, Brunswick Day Treatment
03.2008 - 02.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Built rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, leading to increased efficiency in patient care management.
- Enhanced patient recovery through the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Provide training to staff to transfer patients safely
- Facilitate groups with patients to enhance ROM and ADL skills
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
South Vermont Supervisory Union, School District
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Improved student outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Streamlined documentation processes, leading to increased efficiency in student IEP plan.
- Provide individual and whole classroom activities to increase fine motor and visual motor skills.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each student.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY1989
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Sensory processing improvements
- Therapeutic techniques understanding
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Group therapy facilitation
- Fine motor skills development
- Excellent Communication
- Progress Documentation
- Therapy planning
- Professionalism
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Licensed Massage Therapist
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Rensselaer County ARC, Brunswick Day Treatment
03.2008 - 02.2012
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Niskayuna Central School District
10.2002 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
South Vermont Supervisory Union, School District
09.2000 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Maria College of Albany
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
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