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Review student’s available records including Individualized Education Plan Perform extensive student evaluation with standardized and non-standardized toolsImplement occupational therapy intervention in accordance with the student’s Individualized Education PlanInstruct cyber and charter school students using Handwriting Without Tears curriculumCreate multisensory activities to improve student’s visual motor and fine motor skills Monitor student’s response to intervention making adjustments as necessaryManage student’s occupational therapy program through documentation and multidisciplinary communication

Complete new client evaluation using standardized assessment tools Discuss and explain evaluation results with parents/caregiversProvide services through the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School in accordance with client's Individualized Education PlanProvide outpatient occupational therapy intervention centered around developmental skills and daily living skills Collaborate with family members to increase carryover of skills from clinic to homeCreate clinical observation and feeding history data forms to be used for evaluationAssist with decision making process when purchasing new therapy equipment

Provide early intervention services for children age 0-3 and outpatient for children 3-18Evaluate clients using Beery-Burtenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (6th Edition) and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (2nd Edition) and Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (2nd Edition)Collaborate with caregivers to develop client goals and discussed progress toward goalsPrepare, implemente and update intervention plans for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, lack of coordination, muscle weakness, various chromosomal deletions, and feeding difficultiesCommunicate with other professionals working with each child's therapy team

Masters of Occupational TherapyFull Time Student Research Apprentice

Provided individualized customer service to shopping patrons Suggested products to match patrons preferences and currently used fragrances Encouraged add on items to complete body care ritualDemonstrated the use of home fragrances including soaps, candles, and air fresheners Completed customer transactions using retail software Stocked and organized merchandiseInformed of in store promotions and special discounts