Ti’Ahja Newell
Averill Park,NY
Summary
Skilled Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant with a compassionate approach, adept at developing customized therapy plans for children with diverse needs at Complete OT PT & SLP Services PLLC. Demonstrated success in improving student engagement through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Excelled in managing multiple therapy sessions, showcasing strong documentation abilities and a proficiency in crisis management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Complete OT PT & SLP Services PLLC (Contracted)
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with Occupational Therapist to develop and implement customized therapy plans for children with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges.
- Facilitated small group and individual therapy sessions focusing on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care activities.
- Educated teachers and support staff on strategies to promote students' participation and engagement in classroom activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and therapy outcomes in compliance with school and regulatory standards.
Customer Service Teammate/Supervisor/Cashier
Market 32
09.2018 - 08.2023
- Promptly assisted 50+ customers a day with daily questions, bill payments, and complaints.
- Helped cashiers as needed, with daily questions and alcohol transactions for minor cashiers.
- Assisted in other departments when needed such as price change, grocery(stocker), produce, and floral.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly and courteously addressing inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
- Resolved an average of 15 customer issues per day through active listening, problem-solving, and effective communication.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria College of Albany
Albany, Ny05-2022
Associate of Arts - Individual Study
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05-2019
Skills
- Compassionate approach to working with children with diverse abilities and needs
- Strong communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to assist in developing and modifying individualized education (IEPs) and therapy goals
- Pro-ficient in documenting and tracking therapy progress
- Effective at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple therapy sessions within a school schedule
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, parents, and team members
- Skills in de-escalating challenging behaviors and managing crisis situations
Professional Experience
Level 2 Fieldwork Student | Albany Medical Center - Albany, NY
- Managed a caseload of 8 patients for 23+ minute sessions
- SOAP Note Documentation for each patient
- Treated patients with spinal cord injuries, dementia, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, cognitive impairments, visual field deficits, cognitive impairments, visual field deficits, an hip/spinal/sternal precautions
- Collaborated with OTR's, PT's, registered nurses, physician assistants, and social workers daily
- Worked with age groups ranging from 16-90 years old
Level 2 Fieldwork Student | Maplewood Preschool- Troy, NY
- Successfully worked with children ages ranging from 3-5 years olds.
- Managed a caseload of 8 children a day for 30 minutes per session.
- Worked in both integrated classrooms and self-contained classrooms.
- Planned and carried out the therapeutic treatments based on each child's abilities/needs.
- Documented each child's progress daily
- Common diagnoses: Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Complete OT PT & SLP Services PLLC (Contracted)
03.2023 - 09.2024
Customer Service Teammate/Supervisor/Cashier
Market 32
09.2018 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Maria College of Albany
Associate of Arts - Individual Study
Hudson Valley Community College
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