Tammy Kahn
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Caring occupational therapist with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of students, developing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. I have over 20 years of experience as a school based occupational therapist specializing in interdisciplinary collaboration to develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans. Skilled in enhancing motor coordination and sensory processing, while fostering student independence through evidence-based interventions and effective communication with families and educational teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Mesa County Valley School District 51
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement as they relate to the students special education program
- Enhanced student functionality through evidence-based therapeutic interventions and exercises.
- Provided education to students and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications..
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Improved student outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and monitoring progress.
- Mentored occupational therapy students during clinical rotations, fostering professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive approach to support students, optimizing overall outcomes.
Occupational Therapist
Syracuse City School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement as they relate to accessing curriculum and education environment
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapist
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 09.2019
- Maintained active participation in professional development opportunities including workshops, conferences, and continuing education courses to stay current on best practices in the field of occupational therapy.
- Promoted independence in daily living activities through functional training and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment plans.
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
- Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.
Occupational Therapist
Syracuse City School District
11.2003 - 04.2012
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students'' strengths and areas for improvement as they relate to accessing curriculum and education environment
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
Occupational Therapist
Arlington School District
08.1995 - 11.2003
- Administer standardized assessments to determine a student’s level of functioning relative to their age and educational placement in areas of fine motor skills, visual motor and visual perceptual skills, sensory motor integration, and self care.
- Develop students IEP with educational team
- Provide individual and group treatment sessions to improve students functional abilities in the school settings
- Supervise COTA and OT students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Utica College
Utica, NY12-1993
Skills
- Provides comprehensive evaluations and intervention, including direct treatment, consultation and follow-up to students determined to be in need of education-based occupational therapy
- Plans and collaboratively develops goals that are educationally relevant and will be used in student’s educational programs
- Interdisciplinary collaboration for generating and implementing Individualized Educational Plan
- IEP Goal Progress Monitoring
- Skilled in direct interventions to improve: motor coordination, visual perception, sensory processing, and handwriting intervention for improved success within the classroom and school environment
- Preschool Play-Based Therapy
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Mesa County Valley School District 51
08.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Syracuse City School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist
Loretto Health & Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 09.2019
Occupational Therapist
Syracuse City School District
11.2003 - 04.2012
Occupational Therapist
Arlington School District
08.1995 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
Utica College
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