Shaelyn Moran OTD, OTR/L
Concord,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic School-Based Occupational Therapist passionate about empowering K-8th grade students to achieve academic success. Skilled in providing targeted therapeutic interventions and assessments to address individual school based needs. Proven ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and families in the IEP process to ensure a positive and effective school based experience for students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Stepping Stones Group
09.2023 - Current
- Managed a full caseload of K - 8th grade students with diverse needs, prioritizing interventions to maximize participation in the school based environment
- Conducted comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing deficits impacting student performance
- Collaborated effectively with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and goals
- Participated in IEP meetings, presenting occupational therapy assessment results, present levels, progress on goals, and proposed new goals based on individualized needs
- Demonstrated strong time management skills, adhering to established timelines for assessments, interventions, and progress reports
- Established positive relationships with families, providing education and support to ensure carry-over of occupational therapy strategies at home.
Capstone Program
Nevada Partnership For Homeless Youth
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided direct education and training to homeless youth centered on ADL and IADL participation including medication management, personal hygiene, completing housework, and other independent living topics
- Developed and implemented systematic changes to NPHY programming to decrease barriers to homeless youth's participation in ADLs
- Developed and implemented staff training centered on trauma informed approaches to improve client participation in ADLs
Level II Fieldwork Student
Capability Health And Human Services
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
- Evaluated, treated, and developed discharge plans for children with a variety of diagnoses from birth – 3 within their natural environments, within the pediatric clinic, as well as via telehealth
- Selected and administered appropriate standardized assessments to complete evaluations
- Provided evidence and occupation based education across all domains of development for parents, family members, and childcare providers
- Provided staff training to developmental specialists on early childhood developmental red flags and when to refer children to occupational therapy services
Level II Fieldwork Student
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Acute Care Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Student
- Evaluated, treated, and developed discharge recommendations for a variety of patients across the acute care facility
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team in developing treatments and discharge plans
- Completed a full caseload of patients with accurate and timely documentation under the supervision of an occupational therapist
Level I Fieldwork Student
New Horizons Academy
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed classroom modifications to promote learning for students in a school for children with disabilities
- Advocated for the role of occupational therapists in the classroom setting
Volunteer
Play Space Therapy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated appropriate social interactions in group social skills classes between children with a variety of diagnoses and ages with an occupational therapist
- Assisted therapists in planning, preparing, and leading developmentally appropriate activities to promote positive social interactions while maintaining a safe environment
Volunteer
Therapy At Play
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted and shadowed occupational therapists in preparing and carrying out evaluations and treatments
- Assisted occupational therapists with preparing developmentally appropriate activities
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the clinic
Volunteer
California Children's Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Shadowed occupational therapists and physical therapists with evaluating and treating children under the age of 21 with CCS-eligible medical conditions
- Assisted therapists in planning, preparing, and implementing occupation based interventions
Residential Counselor
Sacramento Children’s Home
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided counseling services in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program for children aged 6 – 23 who were removed from their homes for a variety of reasons including neglect, trauma, and abuse
- Provided education to children and youth with developmental disabilities, mental health illnesses, and physical disabilities on how to complete ADLs and IADLs
- Created, planned, and executed occupation based activities to promote positive social interactions
Education
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Touro University Nevada
Henderson, NV06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2018
Associate of Science - Health Education
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA06.2019
Associate of Science - Natural Science
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA06.2019
Skills
- BLS Certification
- Individualized Care Plans
- Occupation Based Treatments
- Goal Directed Treatments
- Client Centered Care
- Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Stepping Stones Group
09.2023 - Current
Capstone Program
Nevada Partnership For Homeless Youth
02.2023 - 06.2023
Level II Fieldwork Student
Capability Health And Human Services
02.2022 - 05.2022
Level II Fieldwork Student
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Level I Fieldwork Student
New Horizons Academy
08.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
Play Space Therapy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Volunteer
Therapy At Play
01.2019 - 01.2020
Residential Counselor
Sacramento Children’s Home
01.2019 - 06.2020
Volunteer
California Children's Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
Doctorate - Occupational Therapy
Touro University Nevada
Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - Health Education
Diablo Valley College
Associate of Science - Natural Science
Diablo Valley College