Sara Wayland
East Hampton
Summary
Dynamic Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a proven track record at Cheshire Fitness Zone, specializing in IEP development and sensory integration strategies. Adept at fostering collaborative teamwork and effective communication, I have successfully enhanced motor and self-help skills for students, particularly in the Autism Program, ensuring compliance and promoting inclusive education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (CLINICAL/MEDICAL)
Cheshire Fitness Zone
Meriden
09.2019 - Current
- Delivered OT services to pediatric patients, enhancing therapeutic outcomes in clinical/rehab setting.
- Provided targeted treatment for neurological and developmental conditions, promoting patient recovery.
- Supported ADL training and fine motor rehabilitation, improving upper extremity function and daily living skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, families and caregivers to develop and implement care plans.
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, DISTRICT LEAD
Cheshire Fitness Zone
Cheshire
09.2016 - Current
- Deliver direct and consultative services in inclusive, resource, and specialized classrooms to students in preschool through middle school, supporting motor, sensory, and self-help skill development.
- Specialize in working with students in the Autism Program.
- Co-treat with Speech-Language Pathologists to address functional skills across domains while providing natural opportunities to build social skills and group skills.
- Develop and implement sensory diets, visual supports, and motor planning strategies.
- Use Frontline and CISEDS to track IEP goals and support compliance in special education services.
- Collaborate with educators, service providers, and families to support IEP goals and inclusive education.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lincoln College
Southington, CT05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston University
Boston, Ma05-2001
Skills
- IEP development
- Sensory integration strategies
- Special education compliance
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- COTA, NBCOT, 363438
- Physical Management Training (PMT), American Heart Association
- CPR and First Aid, American Heart Association
Timeline
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (CLINICAL/MEDICAL)
Cheshire Fitness Zone
09.2019 - Current
CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, DISTRICT LEAD
Cheshire Fitness Zone
09.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lincoln College
Bachelor of Arts - English
Boston University