Tammy Higgins
Clintonville
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant with 14 years of school therapy experience. Skilled in implementing individualized treatment plans, student assessments, sensory integration, and assistive technology. Committed to enhancing fine motor development, sensory integration, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to help students succeed in all aspects of the school environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
CESA 8
Gillett
07.2020 - Current
- Implement individualized therapy plans to enhance students' fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination, as directed by the student's IEP.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to integrate occupational therapy strategies into the classroom. Provide assistive technology as needed.
- Adapt learning materials and classroom environments to accommodate students with diverse needs.
- Provide proper documentation on treatment sessions and the student's progress.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Ensign Services
Embarrass
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and therapeutic exercises.
- Educated patients and families about therapy techniques and home exercises.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Maintained therapy equipment and ensured a safe treatment environment.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Clintonville School District
Clintonville
02.2012 - 07.2020
- Implement individualized therapy plans to enhance students' fine motor skills, sensory processing, and coordination, as directed by the student's IEP.
- Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to integrate occupational therapy strategies into the classroom. Provide assistive technology as needed.
- Adapt learning materials and classroom environments to accommodate students with diverse needs.
- Provide proper documentation on treatment sessions and the student's progress.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI12-2011
Skills
- Implementing treatment plan
- Student assessment
- Fine motor and handwriting development
- Sensory integration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assistive technology
Certification
- NBCOT
- WI DPI
- WI DSPS
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Ensign Services
06.2025 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
CESA 8
07.2020 - Current
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Clintonville School District
02.2012 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Fox Valley Technical College