Michelle Yoder
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Occupational Therapist with 28 years of experience providing trusted care to infants and children. Energetic leader and instructor with extensive experience educating and inspiring other clinicians, teachers and parents. Effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Occupational Therapist
Michelle Yoder Occupational Therapy
Charlotte, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Provide individualized treatment to infants and children with a variety of diagnoses using many modalities.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to develop instructional and compensatory strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing meaningful activities.
- Develop continuing education and perform trainings to teachers, parents and colleagues
Center Manager
Carolinas HealthCare
Charlotte, North Carolina
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain best practices and quality standards.
- Attended management meetings to develop new initiatives for centre.
- Wrote, edited and distributed newsletters to share information and updates.
- Communicated with departments to develop new projects.
- Conducted evaluations to improve process of centers.
- Collaborated with marketing team to promote programs.
- Supervised daily activities and performance of 35 employees.
President
Touchstone Therapy
Pineville, North Carolina
04.2000 - 02.2015
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
- Kept accurate company records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
- Offered expertise and guidance in pediatric therapy while supervising team of 23 individuals.
Occupational Therapist
Easter Seals
Charlotte, NC
06.1997 - 04.2000
- Provided high quality assessment and treatment programs in line with patient needs and strengths.
- Improved patient outcomes, educating patients, families and caregivers on treatment procedures and most effective home care.
- Developed and delivered specialized OT treatment plans for full patient caseload across four counties.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Developed knowledge-sharing processes for best practices that enhanced productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio 09/1989 - 03/1995
Skills
- North Carolina License 2431
- South Carolina License 4796
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy 998311
- Ayres Sensory Integration Certified
- CranioSacral Practitioner
- Infant Massage Instructor
- Interactive Metronome Certified
Presentations
The Connection Between Oral Motor and Fine Motor Development, Charlotte Therapy Network, Charlotte, NC. June 6, 2023
Exploring the Foundational Skills Related to Handwriting, HomeCEU Speaker 2017-2022
Sensory Integration Solutions: Sensory Processing Disorder Evaluation and Treatment, Home CEU Speaker 2017-2022
Evaluation and Treatment of Visual Dysfunction in Pediatrics, Home CEU Speaker 2017-2022
The Importance of Handwriting in a Digital Age, South Carolina Early Childhood Association Conference. February 1, 2013
The Importance of Handwriting in a Digital Age, East Tennessee State University Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning July 26-27, 2012
To Infinity and Beyond: Bringing the Clinic Home, North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Spring Conference March 29, 2012
Fine Motor Finger Fun, Excellence in Early Childhood Education March 10, 2012
Creating a Sensory-Enriched Classroom, Sharon Presbyterian March 8, 2011
The Seven Senses: Part I and II, Excellence in Early Childhood Conference March 13, 2010
Goodness Grows; Making Sense of Sensory Processing Disorders, Imaginon: Early Childhood Symposium October 20, 2007
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Michelle Yoder Occupational Therapy
06.2020 - Current
Center Manager
Carolinas HealthCare
02.2015 - 06.2020
President
Touchstone Therapy
04.2000 - 02.2015
Occupational Therapist
Easter Seals
06.1997 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The Ohio State University
09/1989 - 03/1995