Rebekah Maurer
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Passionate and professional Integrative Vision Therapist with 4+ years of experience in Developmental Optometry, as well as, significant time spent working with children and neurodivergent individuals in other settings. Business-minded individual who is goal oriented, studious, responsible, and always eager to grow, not only for myself, but for vision therapy as a whole.
(Listed relevant work history-happy to fill in gaps if requested)
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrative Vision Therapist
Advanced Family Eyecare & Vision Development Center
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2018 - Current
- Followed criteria for treatment using COVD guidelines, doctor's examinations, and direct supervisor's instruction.
- Certified vision therapist through Emergent Vision Therapy (COVD endorsed), where I demonstrated a high level of knowledge and understanding through written and oral examinations.
- Identified deficits related to basic life skills in areas such as self-care, literacy, communication, health management, and home management
- Referred clients to eye care, health care, rehabilitation and counseling services to enhance visual and life functioning.
- Consulted with and delivered high level of support to parents, caregivers and teachers.
- Instructed patients on and have clear understanding of important relationship between tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, and ocular systems.
- Certified in primitive reflex integration and sensory processing through Ready Bodies, Learning Minds.
- As senior therapist, provided training and guidance to team members and new therapists.
- Assisted in development and presentations of events held to educate specific groups on importance of whole-body development and education.
- Proficient in all required clerical tasks and systems: ExamWriter, Scheduler, OfficeMate, and the like.
- Gained extensive experience in data recording, standardized testing, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions to complex patients or problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with patients, parents, teachers, coworkers, and other professionals.
- Designed and implemented instructional programs to improve academics and patient's self-esteem. (Payne Education-Structured Language Basics certified).
- Administered and interpreted evaluations to inform and work collaboratively with patients on rehabilitation plans, setting instructional goals, ensure understanding of procedures, and cultivate success.
Substitute Teacher
Harding Fine Arts Academy
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and extracurricular activities.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Behavioral Health Technician
Early Foundations
Norman, OK
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Facilitated on-site activities and accommodations for patients.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports and discrete trial transcripts to management.
- Communicated with clients and parents to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living, etc.
- Received on-going training and experience in picture-exchange communication (PECS) and other assistive technologies.
- Extensive understanding of preventative discipline, positive communication, and behavioral supports.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Childcare Lead Teacher
NorthHaven Day School
Norman, OK
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom. Lead teacher for school-aged children, three-year-olds, and after-hours childcare during church services.
- Organized activities to teach and set framework for preschool children to develop foundational social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Tasked with training and providing guidance to teammates on least restrictive environments, including/integrating, engaging with, and accommodating their students diagnosed with ASD
- Implemented play and project based, developmentally appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2025
Skills
- Office Operations
- Visual Evaluations
- Physician Support
- Knowledge of Learning Disabilities, 2 years experience in ABA (predominantly Autism spectrum)
- Patient Engagement
- Sensory Development
- Social Perceptiveness
- Assessment Documentation
- IEP/504 Planning Support
- Positive Communication Skills
Certification
Emergent Vision Therapy
Payne Education: Structured Language Basics
Ready Bodies, Learning Minds
Timeline
Integrative Vision Therapist
Advanced Family Eyecare & Vision Development Center
12.2018 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Harding Fine Arts Academy
08.2016 - 05.2017
Behavioral Health Technician
Early Foundations
11.2013 - 12.2015
Childcare Lead Teacher
NorthHaven Day School
11.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistance
Oklahoma City Community College