Mickella Tovar
El Paso
Summary
Proficient team player skilled in promoting improvements to physical strength and abilities to enhance patient lives at home, in school or at the workplace. Strong planning, problem-solving and relationship-building skills. Clinically trained Ot Technician skilled in assisting patients and clinicians as well as performing variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Experience in setting appointments, answering patient questions, managing patient accounts, and maintaining office inventory. Easily multi-tasks in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in Spanish and English with excellent interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute Teacher
El Paso Independent Sch District
08.2022 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving exercises into lessons.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
- Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Mentored struggling students one-on-one, resulting in significant improvements in their academic performance.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing individualized feedback and support for continuous improvement.
- Enhanced classroom management, implementing positive reinforcement techniques to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make complex concepts more relatable and engaging for students.
- Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Served as a positive role model for students by exhibiting strong work ethic, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and learning styles.
OT Technician
Infante Hand and Rehab
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Supervised staff and conducted performance reviews for corrective action planning to ensure optimal productivity.
- Delegated facility maintenance tasks to aides for cleanliness and preparedness of treatment rooms.
- Reduced process lags by efficiently educating new employees on facility protocols and operational best practices.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
OT Technician
El Paso Orthopedic Surgery Group
05.2008 - 08.2017
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Tracked incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Delegated facility maintenance tasks to aides for cleanliness and preparedness of treatment rooms.
- Treated patients using established treatment plan under supervision of occupational therapists.
- Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2024
Skills
- Clinical training
- Goal setting proficiency
- Clinical team collaboration
- Patient care standards
- Patient rehabilitation
- Supervision
- Medical records maintenance
- Patient reception
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional strategies
- Lesson planning
- Activity management
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Elementary education
- Behavior management
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- IEP documentation
- Group instruction
Certification
Arizona Educator Certification
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
El Paso Independent Sch District
08.2022 - Current
OT Technician
Infante Hand and Rehab
08.2017 - 08.2022
OT Technician
El Paso Orthopedic Surgery Group
05.2008 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education
Grand Canyon University
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