Shannon Armstrong
Sayville,NY
Summary
4-year occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics with per diem experiences in adult rehabilitation (home health, skilled nursing) focused on providing clients with the tools, strategies, and confidence to live their lives in the ways they choose.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Nursing Facility OT (Per Diem)
Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing
Middle Island, NY
10.2025 - Current
- Review charts and patient records to create effective interventions for short term care residents.
- Plan and deliver treatments to address ADL performance, safety, strengthening, and transfers.
- Collaboration with clinical staff.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Family of Kidz
Ridge, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance students' functional skills and independence.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement strategies supporting students' needs.
- Performance of evaluations to determine students' eligibility for direct or consult services.
- Provided training for staff on sensory techniques to support student learning and engagement.
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Bridges to Bright Futures
Bellport, NY
07.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance developmental skills within natural environment (home setting).
- Review and implementation of IFSP goals.
- Educated parents and families on strategies for daily living and play skills.
- Supported the transition from early intervention services to school-based services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and families throughout the process.
Summer School-Based Occupational Therapist
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Bay Shore, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed individual needs and facilitated targeted interventions for children participating in extended summer program in accordance with IEP requirements.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate therapeutic strategies into classroom activities.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
The Child School/Legacy High School
New York, N.Y.
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Deliver individualized and group style occupational therapy services to enhance the academic performance of high school and elementary school students.
- Daily documentation to monitor student progress.
- Provide teachers and parents with resources and tools to support students in the classroom and home.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Family of Kidz/Complete Rehab of the Hamptons LLC
Ridge, N.Y.
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Evaluate, treat, and track progress for children with a variety of diagnoses (autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, etc.) in the school setting and outpatient clinic.
- Role as OT supervisor to level II occupational therapy students.
- Use of sensory integration techniques to increase academic participation.
- Frequent collaboration with teachers, support staff, and CSE to provide strategies to increase student success.
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy
Garden City, N.Y.
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluate, treat, and track progress for clients in the home setting with a variety of conditions (neurological disorders, dementia, chronic pain, balance and mobility impairments, etc.).
- Utilization of TheraforceEMR system for documentation and management of caseload.
- Utilization of functional assessments to monitor client progress throughout treatment.
- Client and family education regarding conditions, adaptive equipment, long-term planning.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
The Gersh Academy
West Hempstead, N.Y.
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered specialized occupational therapy interventions to neurodivergent students aged 5-21, integrating sensory techniques to enhance academic participation and life skills development.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention training to manage student behaviors.
- Frequent communication and collaboration with staff, parents and related-service providers.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Disability Studies Concentration
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York05-2017
Associate in Arts - With Distinction
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, New York05-2016
OT FIELD WORK LEVEL II
- MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
- April - June 2021
- Evaluated, treated, and discharged patients with various physical and psychological disabilities under CI supervision.
- Focused on ADL retraining, functional transfers, and family training to ensure safe discharge.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings and collaborations.
- THE GERSH ACADEMY
- December 2020 - March 2021
- Treated students aged 5-21 with autism spectrum disorder, attention disorders, sensory processing disorder, and emotional/mood/anxiety disorders under CI supervision.
- Provided interventions in school-based setting and teletherapy.
- Designed and created various components of a sensory room.
Timeline
Skilled Nursing Facility OT (Per Diem)
Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing
10.2025 - Current
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Family of Kidz
09.2025 - Current
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
Bridges to Bright Futures
07.2025 - Current
School-Based Occupational Therapist
The Child School/Legacy High School
11.2024 - 06.2025
Summer School-Based Occupational Therapist
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
07.2023 - Current
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Family of Kidz/Complete Rehab of the Hamptons LLC
12.2022 - 11.2024
Home Health Occupational Therapist
Metro Physical and Aquatic Therapy
10.2022 - 12.2023
School-Based Occupational Therapist
The Gersh Academy
11.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science, Disability Studies Concentration
Stony Brook University
Associate in Arts - With Distinction
Suffolk County Community College
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Stony Brook University