Instructor for OT students in Synthesis 1 & 2 coursesSite preceptor for UIC OTD students enrolled in advanced practicumImplement lectures and labs for UIC OT graduate studentsAffiliated with the Children's Participation and Environment Research Lab

Senior Occupational Therapist

Implement Early Intervention services that conform with all federal, state and agency standardsParticipate in program procedures including intake, assignment of cases, and the utilization of a multidisciplinary team for evaluations and program servicesCoordinate service delivery including those with outside vendors and practitionersMaintain client records and complete all necessary documentation within established program time framesComplete a minimum of twelve hours per year of training with a focus on working with young children with disabilities and their familiesAttend and participate in all relevant state early intervention meetingsConstructively utilize formal and peer supervision to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services to clientsEnsure appropriate practices and systems of Early Intervention billing, in collaboration with the Finance DepartmentEnsure cross program/ agency collaboration and communication to facilitate coordinated services for early intervention children and familiesContribute to the overall success and quality of the program through working constructively and collaboratively with other staff members to address specific programmatic needs as well as agency wide issues and needsAssist in publicizing agency programs and educating the community about early intervention services as well as other agency programsMeets established productivity standards for direct serviceInteract effectively and respectfully with others and particularly with individuals whose backgrounds and life experiences are different from one’s ownImplement services according to Sensory Integration theory, DIR/Floortime approaches, and the Intentional Relationship Model

Assisted researcher in writing an IRB proposal and running a pilot study on children with autismAssisted with additional research study investigating how the use of the Wii and exercise affects older adultsSet up study room and equipmentCollected data including heart rate and Borg ratingsEntered data into computer program

Seated customers, took carry-out orders, answered telephonesProvided professional customer service to promote a quality experience for clientele

Provided instructional services under the supervision of certified teacher and therapists, including lesson planning, providing 1:1 instruction as well as preparation for classroom sessionsActed as inclusion aid in home, school, or outside setting to provide for consistency and support of studentLiaison with team members involved in the education/treatment of the studentMaintained professional documentation including daily notes to families, data collection of students performance on academic tasks, and behavioral logsParticipated in direct supervision of students and assistance with activities in daily living, including toileting assistance as needed Participated in team meetings, classroom meetings, and professional development sessionsWorked with teachers and therapists to learn instructional/educational strategies as well as discuss student program needsUtilized time both before and after school to provide for the instructional components of the student's day as well as meet any classroom needs as determined by the teacher or senior program assistant

Developed new Social Networking techniques to acquire over 500 followersConducted presentations to recruit students to utilize the website for their own successCoordinated with businesses to seek alliances to promote MyEdu

Contracted by a family to tutor, babysit, provide Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to twin girls with AutismHelped family with household chores and various tasks

Provided professional customer service to promote a quality experience for clientele

Served food to and seated customersProvided professional customer service to promote a quality experience for clienteleOrganized and set up food in food window

Provided superior care and attention to children while parents exercised