Professional Summary
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Licensed Occupational Therapist in New Jersey, NJDOE Occupational Therapist Certified. Enthusiastic team player that is committed to providing therapeutic individualized treatment to students. Extensive work with early intervention, preschool and school aged children. Organized problem solver who handles changing caseloads and therapy related duties.
Licenses
State of New Jersey Occupational Therapy License, NJ and PA School Occupational Therapist Certificate
Skill Highlights
●Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
●Zones of Regulation Certified
●Autism Spectrum Knowledge
●Empathetic and Patient
●Culturally Aware
●CPR Certified
Professional Experience
Occupational Therapist
Camden County Educational Service Commission
October 2022-Present
●Performed OT screenings and evaluations to determine need for school-based services.
●Provided school-based OT services for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ED and Learning Disabilities, physical disabilities
●Participated in team eligibility and IEP meetings.
●Preschool Therapist Team leader- Organized initial and pre-school exit evaluations
●Infant-21 y/o experience
Occupational Therapist
Nutley School District
October 2020-October 2022
●Performed OT screenings and evaluations to determine need for school-based services.
●Provided school-based OT services for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ED and Learning Disabilities, physical disabilities
●Participated in team eligibility and IEP meetings.
●Establish care plans for teletherapy practice
School Based Occupational Therapist
Extended School Year July 2020- August 2020
Union Jointure Commission
●Provided virtual OT instruction
●Consultation with caregivers to integrate sensory strategies at home
●Collaborated with teachers and staff to support students and caretakers for home/virtual instruction
School Based Occupational Therapist
September 2017- October 2020
Cherry Hill School District- Cherry Hill NJ
●Performed OT screenings and evaluations to determine need for school based services.
●Provided school based OT services for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
●Participated in team eligibility and IEP meetings.
●Developed individualized IEP goals
●Implemented flexible seating program
Early Intervention Therapist
April 2017-April 2019
Virtua Hospital, Marlton NJ
●Developed individualized IFSP goals
●Worked with family and caregivers on home strategies
●Worked with children from 0-3 years old
School Based Occupational Therapist
October 2015- June 2016
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School – Washington, D.C.
●Performed OT screenings and evaluations to determine need for school based services.
●Provided school based OT services for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
●Participated in team eligibility and IEP meetings.
●Developed individualized IEP goals
●Provided support to staff and/ families to develop an understanding of school based occupational therapy
Per Diem Occupational Therapist
August 2015- October 2015
Tender Touch Rehab Services – Maryland
●Provided a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders
●Developed a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short-term goals, frequency, and duration and treatment modalities.
●Neatlydocumented findings on the standardized evaluation form in a timelyand accuratelythat adhered to all guidelines.
Clinical Based Occupational Therapist
March 2015-August 2015
Connections Therapy Center – Lanham, MD
●Provided clinical based occupational therapy services to 3-15 year olds
●Provided feeding therapy to children with sensory defensiveness
●Provided techniques and strategies to parents/guardians for home exercises
●Performed standardized and non-standardized evaluations to determine the need for occupational therapy services
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist
June 2014-January 2015
Kencrest Services – Philadelphia, PA
●Provided school based occupational therapy services to 3-5 year old children
●Provided intervention strategies for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delays
●Implemented and created IEP goals appropriate for each individual student
●Evaluated students using standardized/non-standardized test
Contract School Based Occupational Therapist
January 2014-June 2014
Progressus Therapy—Philadelphia, PA
●Provided school based Occupational Therapy for children with diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities
●Implemented IEP goals
●Provided sensory diets for students
Education
Master of Science: Occupational Therapy, May 2013
Alvernia University, Reading Pa
Fieldworks
Level II: NYC Board of Education and Therapy Pros- Staten Island NY, Kessler Rehabilitation – Saddle Brooke, NJ
Level I: Reading post-acute hospital, Topton Lutheran Home, Easter Seals-Reading, PA