K. Vincent Belt
Houston, TX,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Orientation and Mobility Specialist with17 years experience bringing personalized care to vision-impaired individuals. Adept in instructing patients in use of adaptive devices and skills to improve quality of life and meet rehabilitation goals. Communicates effectively with colleagues and patients alike.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with clients to set instructional goals and develop rehabilitation plans.
- Consulted with and delivered high level of support to parents, caregivers and teachers.
- Recommended adaptive mobility devices and systems,such as human guides, canine guides, long canes and electronic travel aids.
- Identified visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self-care, literacy, communication, health management, home management and meal preparation.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
DARS/TWC
09.2009 - Current
- Recommended adaptive mobility devices and systems,such as human guides, canine guides, long canes and electronic travel aids.
- Identified visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self-care, literacy, communication, health management, home management and meal preparation.
- Taught clients how to travel in a variety of environments including stairs, elevators and escalators.
- Instructed clients in use of tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory and proprioceptive information.
Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Houston Independent School District-Itinerant
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
No Degree - Masters Program For Certification in Visual Servic
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Bible/Religion And Speech/Drama
Bethel College
North Newton, KS05.1978
Skills
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Assessment Documentation
- Sensory Development
Accomplishments
Highly Qualified Public Speaker as demonstrated by Toastmasters Competitions
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
DARS/TWC
09.2009 - Current
Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Houston Independent School District-Itinerant
01.2007 - 06.2013
No Degree - Masters Program For Certification in Visual Servic
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Bible/Religion And Speech/Drama
Bethel College
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