RESHMA BEAL
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Occupational therapy professional with robust background in delivering patient-focused care to improve daily living activities. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Possesses strong skills in therapeutic exercise and patient education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
10.2007 - Current
- Working in the school system with children with fine motor, visual motor, and physical disabilities. Complete assessments, supervise COTA, fieldwork supervisor while maintaining a caseload of 75+ students.
Adjunct Lab Assistant
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Facilitate OTD students' evaluation of children's developmental milestones and therapy progress through structured assessments.
Occupational Therapist
John McGivney Children’s Center
Canada
09.1999 - 07.2007
- Consultant in the school system and rehabilitation center with age ranges of 0-21 years of age
Occupational Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation
Romulus, MI
12.1997 - 10.1998
- Worked in an inpatient traumatic brain injury and spinal cord treatment facility
Research Assistant
Westinghouse Savannah River Co.
Aiken, SC
06.1994 - 06.1995
- Studied effects of methanogens to determine the breakdown of environmental wastes. Co-authored and published paper
Research Assistant
Westinghouse Savannah River Co.
Aiken, SC
06.1991 - 06.1993
- Environmental research/development of charting programs. Published and presented paper.
Education
B.S. - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA08-1997
B.S. - Microbiology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-1994
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
Affiliations
- Vision Resource Center Board of Director (2018-present)
- Cape Fear Regional Theater Board member member (2015- 2024), Board President (2016)
- Cumberland Co. Foundation Scholarship Committtee member (2019-present)
- Friends of Cancer Advisory Board Council Member (2009-present)
- Ribbon Walk and Run Committee member (2011-present)
- Methodist University David McCune International Gallery Advisory Board (2013-2020)
- Friendship House of Fayetteville Board Member (2017-2021)
- Visual Arts Leadership Team Panel Member (2011-2016)
- Co-Chair (2012-2015)
- Arts Council and Cumberland County Foundation Grant Review Panel Member (2012-2013)
- Circle of Friends Hospital Gala Committee Member( 2007-2013)
- Co-Chair Hospital Gala (2 terms)
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS/PUBLICATIONS
- OT Raymond C. Byrd Achievement Award
- Palladian Award (Highest honor for leadership and GPA)
- Publications: Immunoassays for Bacteria that Biodegrade Tetrachloroethylene
- Publications: Extent of Endomycorrhizal Infection in Woody Plant Species in Various Hydrological Conditions
Timeline
Adjunct Lab Assistant
Methodist University
06.2024 - 06.2026
Occupational Therapist
Cumberland County Schools
10.2007 - Current
Occupational Therapist
John McGivney Children’s Center
09.1999 - 07.2007
Occupational Therapist
Special Tree Rehabilitation
12.1997 - 10.1998
Research Assistant
Westinghouse Savannah River Co.
06.1994 - 06.1995
Research Assistant
Westinghouse Savannah River Co.
06.1991 - 06.1993
B.S. - Occupational Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
B.S. - Microbiology
University of Georgia