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Suzanne Niznik

Naperville,Illinois

Summary

I am looking for a staff Occupational Therapist position that allows me to use my flexibility to motivate and improve skills of IEP, 504 and problem solving students.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist- Contracted

Oswego School District 308
11.2022 - 05.2025

Managed Caseload of IEP, 504 and Problem Solving Students, including all necessary paperwork and medicaid billing


Collaborated with staff regarding typical development in the areas of fine/visual motor and sensory processing. Upon teacher request, followed up with providing whole class as well as individualized suggestions to improve skills in these areas


Mentoring of another OT

Occupational Therapist

Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2008 - 06.2022
  • Managed caseload of students throughout district
  • Assisted with caseload of OT's on leaves
  • Supervision of OTR and COTA students

Education

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12.1992

Skills

  • Able to complete evaluations within regular and special education classrooms as well as 1 hour play-based setting This may include a same day IEP to be completed
  • Able to quickly design and fluctuate schedule to meet and/or make up IEP minutes
  • Experience with temporarily taking on another OT's caseload
  • Able to supervise COTA's
  • Able to understand and flex classroom recommendations to meet the student and teacher's needs

Timeline

Occupational Therapist- Contracted

Oswego School District 308
11.2022 - 05.2025

Occupational Therapist

Indian Prairie School District 204
08.2008 - 06.2022

Western Michigan University

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