Terra Nance Harrison
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a proven track record in developing and implementing personalized therapy plans that effectively support patient growth and development. Expertise in comprehensive patient assessments, targeted therapeutic interventions, and meticulous progress evaluations ensures optimal outcomes. A strong advocate for collaborative care, consistently adapting to the evolving needs of patients while fostering a supportive environment. Recognized for exceptional empathy, clear communication, and innovative problem-solving skills within diverse clinical settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
Jefferson Parish School System
Jefferson, Louisiana
11.2006
- Observed treatment in school setting
- Attended IEP meeting
- Assisted in delivering treatment activities to students
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
Touro Infirmary
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2006
- Assisted clients with traumatic brain injury perform grooming and dressing tasks
- Performed passive range of motion exercises with severely contracted clients
- Assisted in problem solving for positioning of clients
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
West Jefferson Medical Hospital
Marrero, Louisiana
11.2005
- In patient rehabilitation center
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
Tulane Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
03.2005
- In-patient pediatric rehabilitation center
- Observed Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, goniometry, manual muscle assessments.
- Observed treatment of clients with Cerebral Palsy, Autism, burns, failure to thrive.
Substitute Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Implemented lesson plans to engage students in general and special education learning environments.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
- Maintained classroom discipline through effective behavior management techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure continuity of education during absences.
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Elementary School and Preschool Based Occupational Therapist
Madison Metropolitan School District
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Screened, evaluated, and re-evaluated referred pupils through a variety of standardized and non-standardized procedures appropriately selected to identify functional performance levels.
- Participated in developing and administrating screening programs in areas such as: developmental delay, perceptual motor problems, sensory integrative dysfunction, school related independent living and pro-vocational skills.
- Developed individual education programs for appropriate pupils' therapy related goals.
- Planned and implemented treatment for pupils aimed at maintaining, improving or restoring physical and psychological functioning through graded, purposeful activities, and/or exercise, and/or adaptations of environments.
- Developed, taught and supervised classroom occupational management programs for appropriate pupils.
- Instructed students, family, and educational personnel in use and care of adaptive equipment and devices.
- Instructed parents, teachers, and other school personnel in areas relating to the student's therapeutic program.
- Provided families/educational personnel with information about the goals and objectives of occupational therapy programs in educational settings.
- Prepared with teachers schedules for students to receive direct and/or consultative occupational therapy treatment.
- Determined treatment priorities, frequently, schedule, and procedures for providing occupational therapy services.
- Assists teachers, parents, and other school personnel in implementing management programs developed by the occupational therapist.
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II
Waisman Center
Madison, Wisconsin
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Performed evaluations using the following assessment tools: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 2, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test, Evaluation Tool of Children's Handwriting, Miller Function & Participation Scales, Test of Visual Perceptual Skills (Non-Motor), The Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (II & III)
- Developed and delivered treatment interventions and recommendation to children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, hypotonia, and developmental delay
- Documented evaluations, treatment notes, and progress reports in narrative format
Outpatient adult rehabilitation center
West Jefferson Medical Hospital
Marrero, Louisiana
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Assessed, planned treatment, implemented treatment, and evaluated clients with cerebral vascular accident, traumatic brain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, various orthopedic conditions, and burns.
- Performed Motor Free Visual Perceptional Test, Minnesota Rate of Manipulation Test, Purdue, Nine Hole Peg Test, range of motion, and hand strength assessments
- Documented evaluations, treatments notes, and discharge summaries in SOAP note format
- Trained clients and family members on home safety
- Attended support group for lymphedema
Habilitation Technician
Lindley Habilitation
High Point, North Carolina
11.2003 - 12.2004
- Worked with same client for 13 months
- Assisted client with basic and instrumental activities of daily living
- Provided transportation and assistance during cooking and art activities
- Designed and implemented treatment techniques to decrease sensory tactile defensiveness
Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Children's Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated treatment interventions
- 12-15 clients on case load diagnoses included traumatic brain injury, cystic fibrosis, spinal cord injury, congestive heart failure, and Spina Bifida
- Planned and assisted client on community outgoings to the zoo, movies, French market, and restaurants
- Presented client information at morning reports
Education
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation, Human Development and Family Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
05.2004
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Goal setting experience
- Organization and time management
- Clinical reasoning
- Treatment implementation
- Patient evaluations with assessment tools
- Direct pediatric patient care
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
03.2022 - 06.2024
Elementary School and Preschool Based Occupational Therapist
Madison Metropolitan School District
08.2007 - 06.2011
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level II
Waisman Center
01.2007 - 04.2007
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
Jefferson Parish School System
11.2006
Outpatient adult rehabilitation center
West Jefferson Medical Hospital
05.2006 - 08.2006
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
Touro Infirmary
03.2006
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
West Jefferson Medical Hospital
11.2005
Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Level I
Tulane Hospital
03.2005
Habilitation Technician
Lindley Habilitation
11.2003 - 12.2004
Therapeutic Recreation Internship
Children's Hospital
05.2003 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation, Human Development and Family Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master of Occupational Therapy -
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
RECENT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Swim for Charlie, Swim Instructor, September 2024 - April 2025
- CHCCS Substitute Teachers at Estes Hills Elementary School, March 2022 - June 2024
- Coker Hills West Neighborhood Association, President, December 2021 - January 2023
- Estes Hills Elementary School PTA, Treasurer, June 2021 - August 202