Susie Yim
Shelby Twp,MI
Summary
Professional occupational therapist equipped for leadership in therapeutic settings. Dedicated and focused on enhancing child development and fostering independence through personalized therapeutic interventions. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and consistent results, adaptable to changing needs. Valued for empathy, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Total Education Solutions Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Participate in IEP meetings, contributing to the development of goals, and providing updates on student progress.
- Review and approve COTA documentation and treatment plans to ensure compliance with school and state regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of therapy sessions, student progress, and goals in accordance with school policy and state requirements.
Lead Occupational Therapist
Total Education Solutions Inc.
01.2012 - 02.2019
- Responsible for the evaluation of a variety of patients as appropriate for their diagnoses to determine current levels of functioning
- Proficient at performing assessments including BOT-2, Beery VMI, PDMS, Sensory Profile-2, TVPS-4, and M-FUN
- Communicated and collaborated with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a client and with their families to facilitate understanding of the therapy process
- Proficient in participating in all aspects of IEP and 504 plans while affectively collaborating with special education team to maximize therapy potential within a school setting
- Established treatment goals and eventual discharge planning for clients/students
- Monitored client's performance in therapy activities and documented progress through detailed daily notes and progress reports
- Created caseload schedule, supervising, training, and monitoring progress for new occupational therapy employees and fieldwork students
- Planned and administered treatments, therapeutic exercise programs encompassing a functional range of motion and strength, adaptive activities of daily living techniques/strategies, energy conservation techniques
- Excelled in the ability to customize/adapt conventional techniques to meet the special needs of individual client
Occupational Therapist
Detroit Institute for Children
06.2010 - 12.2011
- Evaluated, assessed, and developed client-centered goals while providing therapeutic interventions using evidenced based practice to improve skills and overall function in children's daily lives and within the community.
- Actively participated in daily multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
- Managed the Leaps and Loops program by implementing Handwriting Without Tears.
First Grade Teacher
Pontiac School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Assessed students in each area of the curriculum meticulously by preparing daily lesson plans and weekly learning centers
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04.2010
Bachelor's - Health Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04.2008
Bachelor's - Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2004
Skills
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Individualized Education Plans
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Behavioral Management
Clinical Experince
KAUFMAN CHILDREN'S CENTER - West Bloomfield, Michigan January – March 2010
• Provided comprehensive services for children using a sensory integrative approach in a
• Implemented individual treatment sessions using a client-centered approach.
• Administered evaluations such as the Beery Developmental Test of Visual-Motor
Integration, DeGangi-Berk Test of Sensory Integration, Peabody Developmental Motor
Scales 2, and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency.
• Implemented oral motor treatments using Talk Tools and Beckman Oral Motor program
• Recorded children's daily progress notes using a SOAP format.
• Developed and maintained excellent rapport with the children, family members, and staff.
BOTSFORD HOSPITAL - Farmington Hills, Michigan September – December 2009
• Provided comprehensive services for patients in a inpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Diagnoses included: CVA, GBS, Orthopedic injuries, Amputations, and Debility
• Completed patient evaluations and discharge summaries.
• Constructed therapeutic goals with patients and implemented treatment sessions.
• Provided patients with information on adaptive equipment, home exercise programs and community resources.
• Maintained a therapeutic relationship with patient and developed excellent rapport with
patient's family and other healthcare professionals.
FLICKINGER ELEMENTARY - Utica, Michigan March 2009
• Performed evaluations, treatment plans, and daily observations for students with
cognitive disabilities and developmental delays in a classroom setting.
MACOMB INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT - Utica, Michigan March 2009
• Performed evaluations, treatment plans, and daily observations for students with
cognitive disabilities and developmental delays in a school setting.
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL - Mt. Clemens, Michigan November 2008
• Observed and performed treatment for patients in a mental health setting.
ST. JOHN HOSPITAL - Macomb, Michigan November 2008
• Observed and performed evaluations and treatments for patients in an outpatient setting.
Certifications Affiliations
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association, Present
- Certified, National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy, Present
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Total Education Solutions Inc.
02.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Occupational Therapist
Total Education Solutions Inc.
01.2012 - 02.2019
Occupational Therapist
Detroit Institute for Children
06.2010 - 12.2011
First Grade Teacher
Pontiac School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor's - Health Science
Wayne State University
Bachelor's - Education
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Wayne State University
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