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Morgan Sylvester

Niskayuna,NY

Summary

A licensed occupational therapist striving to improve the independence and skills of students with and without disabilities while working within an interdisciplinary team to provide the least restrictive environment for students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Able Kids LLC/Whispering Pines Preschool
09.2023 - Current
  • Utilized Frontline to enhance documentation and billing efficiency.
  • Provided therapeutic interventions for children across pre-kindergarten to high school in both push-in and pull-out methods.
  • Completed daily documentation, re-evaluations, screenings, and annual reports through school-based assessments.
  • Attended and advocated in CSE and initial evaluation meetings to support student needs.
  • Documented student progress accurately to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Contracted by Schoharie Central School District to deliver specialized services.

Occupational Therapist

Whispering Pines Preschool
04.2022 - 08.2023

Conducted comprehensive evaluations to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement.

  • Designed and implemented targeted interventions to enhance sensory processing abilities.
  • Developed customized therapy plans to improve student motor skills based on individual needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to facilitate fine motor skills for daily tasks.
  • Consulted with parents and caregivers to reinforce therapy strategies at home for optimal progress.
  • Executed center-based early intervention programs alongside school-based initiatives.
  • Enhanced student engagement through tailored activities that supported developmental growth.
  • Monitored progress regularly to adjust interventions and maximize effectiveness.

Occupational Therapist

Crossroads Center for Children
08.2019 - 04.2022


  • Evaluate, document and provide therapeutic interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, emotional disturbances, and other developmental conditions.
  • Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and principles during occupational therapy sessions.
  • Apply positive behavior supports, positive reinforcement, visual schedules and varying levels of prompting to meet student individual needs throughout sessions.
  • Complete daily documentation, re-evaluations, and annual reports through implementation of school based assessments and clinical observation.
  • Support and advocate individual student needs for success during team meetings with special education teachers, classroom support staff, board certified behavior analysts, and speech language pathologists.
  • Attend and collaborate during bi-weekly related service team meetings with physical therapist, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, school psychologist and clinical director to discuss and problem solve treatment approaches, data collection, etc.
  • Center based preschool and school age

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Crossroads Center for Children
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Supervise part-time COTA/L responsibilities including:
  • Collaborate treatment planning, review and sign off on daily notes, observe sessions quarterly;
  • Perform monthly review of students on caseload, student progress, discuss and resolve issues/concerns, analyze data; and
  • Evaluate students for tri-annual review.
  • Center-based Preschool and School Age program

Long Term Substitute Occupational Therapist

Windsor Central School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Utilized Cleartrack systems for efficient documentation and billing services with Kinney systems.
  • Delivered therapeutic interventions for students in pre-kindergarten through high school in both push-in and pull-out models.
  • Evaluated and documented therapeutic interventions for children with ADHD, learning disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental conditions.
  • Completed daily documentation, re-evaluations, and annual reports utilizing school-based assessments and clinical observations.
  • Managed travel and scheduling across multiple schools within the district throughout the day.

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Keuka College
Keuka Park
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Science

Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Clinical reasoning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Documentation
  • IEP implementation
  • Intervention planning
  • Motor skills development
  • Occupational therapist registered (OTR)
  • Organizational skills
  • Pediatric assessments
  • Progress monitoring
  • Proficient in Frontline, CPSE portal, EnterClaims

Certification

  • New York State Board of Occupational Therapy [License # 022737]
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC Occupational Therapy Registered OTR [Certification # 405394]
  • National Provider Identifier [NPI# 1316419336]
  • Safety/Care Training and Certification [Completion on December 2019 and recertification December 2021]

Affiliations

  • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) [2016- Current]
  • NYSOTA (New York State Occupational Therapy Association) )[2020- Current]

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Able Kids LLC/Whispering Pines Preschool
09.2023 - Current

Occupational Therapist

Whispering Pines Preschool
04.2022 - 08.2023

Occupational Therapist

Crossroads Center for Children
08.2019 - 04.2022

Supervising Occupational Therapist

Crossroads Center for Children
08.2019 - 06.2021

Long Term Substitute Occupational Therapist

Windsor Central School District
01.2019 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Keuka College

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Science

Keuka College
Morgan Sylvester