Tiara Moore
Hagerstown
Summary
Dedicated school-based occupational therapist with experience in diverse educational settings and skilled in evaluating and treating a wide range of developmental delays, disorders, and disabilities. Possesses a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, ensuring the implementation of effective interventions tailored to meet individual student needs. Demonstrates time management and clinical reasoning skills, along with proficiency in technology and a commitment to continuous learning and collaboration with interdisciplinary team. Strong believer in acceptance, inclusion and trauma-informed care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Jefferson County Board of Education
Charles Town, WV
10.2011 - Current
- Designed individualized treatment plans to enhance students' functional skills and promote independence in daily activities.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to integrate therapeutic strategies within the classroom environment for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive screens and assessments to identify student needs, guiding intervention strategies tailored to met individual goals.
- Facilitated workshop for staff on supporting students' handwriting skills and fine motor development, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved students' motor skills and sensory processing capabilities over time.
- Evaluated progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans based on data-driven insights and student feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive and optimal results.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
- Worked with diverse caseload including special needs preschoolers, students with autism, and students within a trauma-informed classroom
- Established rapport and strong trauma-informed relationships with students.
Shift Supervisor
KFC
Hagerstown, Maryland
05.2000 - 05.2009
Front End Coordinator
Dick's Sporting Goods
Hagerstown, Maryland
05.2004 - 11.2008
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia01-2009
Bachelor of Arts & Science - Biology (Health Concentrations), Psychology
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania01-2006
Associate of Science - undefined
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, Maryland01-2003
High School Diploma - undefined
North Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown, Maryland01-2001
Skills
- Clinical reasoning and direct student-centered interventions
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals and related service providers)
- Fine motor skill development (grasp, hand strength, dexterity)
- Visual-motor integration and visual perception development
- Handwriting instruction (formation, spacing, sizing, baseline adherence)
- Administering and interpreting standardized assessments (Beery VMI, PDMS-3, MVPT-4)
- Progress monitoring and data-driven present levels of performance and goals
Certification
- OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed
- WV OT License
- NBCOT License
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Jefferson County Board of Education
10.2011 - Current
Front End Coordinator
Dick's Sporting Goods
05.2004 - 11.2008
Shift Supervisor
KFC
05.2000 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts & Science - Biology (Health Concentrations), Psychology
Shippensburg University
Associate of Science - undefined
Hagerstown Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
North Hagerstown High School
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Shenandoah University