Victoria Barclay
Middletown,NJ
Summary
Motivated and dedicated MSOT graduate student with experience in various outreach initiatives. Energetic and compassionate, with a strong drive to support individuals facing the toughest odds. Looking to utilize my extensive experience working with children who have multiple disabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caregiver
Private Family
Middletown, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Administer medication to child in a timely manner, ensure he eats his meals and engages in adequate physical activity.
- Encourage rough and tumble play, develop consistent routines, de-escalate situations, and help build social skills.
- Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
Paraprofessional / Teacher's Aide
Search Day Program
Ocean, NJ
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Maintain accurate documentation of all interactions with students including behavioral incidents or successes in academics.
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech pathologists, BCBAs and occupational therapists to develop strategies to ensure students meet their daily goals.
- Participate in professional development workshops related to paraprofessional teaching roles and responsibilities.
- Provide personalized assistance to students ranging from 3 to 21 years old, tailoring support according to their unique requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Kean University
Union, NJ06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Child Development
- Energetic and Enthusiastic
- Strong Work Ethic
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
Community Service
Volunteer / Angelic Health Hospice - Brick, NJ 01/2024 - 09/2025
- Provide companionship and caregiver relief for hospice patients and their loved ones.
- Work closely with individuals with a variety of health issues, including Alzheimer's disease, dementia, congestive heart failure, and protein malnutrition.
Volunteer / Brave Beginnings - Tinton Falls, NJ 01/2024 - 06/2024
- Provided support and assistance to toddlers with a diverse range of developmental challenges including autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, hypotonia and rare genetic disorders.
- Provided support for play therapy sessions, fostering social interaction.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists and child development specialists to enhance outcomes.
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Project - Executive Functioning in Preschoolers
Rutgers University-New Brunswick | Senior Year, 2024
- Conducted a comparative study examining executive functioning in 2–3-year-olds and 4–5-year-olds.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed quantitative data using SPSS (ANOVAs, t-tests, descriptive statistics, p-values).
- Authored a research paper summarizing findings and implications for early childhood development.
Accomplishments
- 4.0 GPA
- Dean's List: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- NJ Occupational Therapy Association, Member, 2023
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Member, 2025
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified
- Trained in seizure protocol and EpiPen administration
- Thomas Fette Scholarship Recipient
- Jesse Guerra Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Paraprofessional / Teacher's Aide
Search Day Program
07.2022 - 09.2025
Child Caregiver
Private Family
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Brookdale Community College
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Kean University