Tiffany West
Occupational Therapist
League City,TX
Summary
Dedicated Learning Specialist with 15+ years of experience in Disability Services at esteemed education institutions. Skilled in assessing, planning, and implementing strategies to support diverse learners with disabilities. Proven track record in fostering an inclusive learning environment, collaborating with faculty and staff, and advocating for students' academic success. Proficient in utilizing assistive technologies and accommodations to enhance accessibility. Committed to promoting equity and empowering students to achieve their educational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Based Occupational Therapist-Virtual
Presence Learning
01.2021 - Current
- Provide virtual therapy to students ages 3-21 with various diagnosis to include CP, Downs, ID, ADHD, LD-Dyslexia/Dysgraphia, Developmental Delay
- Partner with service providers to facilitate virtual therapy sessions to include pre planning in sending all necessary materials needed for the session and being able to communicate what needed to be done and the best way for them to be the therapists' hands through the screen
- Coordinate with other service providers to provide optimal learning environments to include constant communication with teachers and staff to ensure the student is utilizing all recommendations and strategies implemented in sessions are carried over into the classroom
- Provide strategies to support teachers and staff according to each students individualized education plan through a consultative model
- Completed initial and reevaluations and implemented recommended goals and accommodations to support each student
- Attended all meeting related to each student on caseload and made appropriate recommendations for continued need of therapy, discharge when appropriate, and change of goals and/or services time
- Completed all directed documentation in a timely manner to include progress updates, annual reviews, and data collection.
School Based Occupational Therapist
Dickinson ISD
08.2010 - Current
- Provided special education services to children ages birth to 21 and their families across all campuses within the district implementing Individualized Education Plans and 504 supports
- Involved working with other team members in all aspects of the evaluation, identification, treatment, and transition process
- Reports were written in a clear, concise language understandable to the family and professionals involved in the child's care
- Participated in IEP meetings, department meetings, and staffing's for each student on caseload as well as students during the referral process
- Participated in Child Find for students turning 3 making
- Present at teacher in-service meetings regarding use of strategies to promote optimal handwriting in class, attention to task, and organization as well as use of assistive technology with use of word processing, word prediction, and speech to text software to name a few
- Adapt and modify the environment to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible across all educational settings
- Ensure the student has accessibility to every aspect of the educational environment
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
St John Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2010
- Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best plan of care for individual patients to included range of motions, activities of daily living, sensory processing, visual perceptual skills, handwriting, fine motor skills, access to technology, home, community, and schools to name a few
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity to included trainings in the latest advancements with sensory processing, Autism, age appropriate developmental skills
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients and their caregivers being available to discuss treatment sessions, progress towards goals, and discharge when appropriate
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships and often co-treated medical complex patients with Speech Pathologists and Physical Therapists
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment to included HIPPA and Joint Commission
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports, and documents for various staff across multiple disciplines as well as management roles
- In charge of a full caseload that involved managing my schedule, time for paperwork, meetings, trainings, and parent conferences
- Billing through private insurance and Medicaid/Medicare; also writing letters of medical necessity, appeal forms, and requests for durable medical equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy -
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08.2004
Associate of Science -
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX05.2002
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Innovation and Creativity
- Training delivery
- Staff Development
- Disability Awareness
- Technology proficiency
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Statelicensure
- Texas
- Idaho
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered in Texas
- NBCOT- National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy
Occupation
Occupational Therapist
District Assistive Technology Team member
Being on an assistive technology team for a school district involves being a dynamic team member, specializing in the evaluation, implementation, and support of assistive technology solutions across educational settings. Collaborative approach with educators, therapists, and families to enhance accessibility and learning outcomes for diverse student populations. Dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments through innovative technology integration and ongoing professional development.
Timeline
School Based Occupational Therapist-Virtual
Presence Learning
01.2021 - Current
School Based Occupational Therapist
Dickinson ISD
08.2010 - Current
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist
St John Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science: Occupational Therapy -
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Associate of Science -
San Jacinto Community College
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered in Texas
- NBCOT- National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy
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