Andrea Rybicki, Otd, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

• Conduct relationship-based occupational therapy for children and adults of all abilities to support their performance and passion in a variety of contexts.• Contribute to the growth and expansion of Your True Self, LLC aquatic and nature-based occupational therapy.

• Designed and implemented occupational therapy interventions to support regulation, sensory integration, and development to support clients to surpass their goals. • Educated parents on home programming including visual/vestibular/postural/ocular activities, therapeutic listening, sensory diets, and fine motor development.

Revere, Massachusetts, United States

• Created a video-based, multifactoral, fall-prevention education series for the residents of the Jack Satter House.• Engaged key stakeholders, including residents, in the development of the fall prevention education program.• Analyzed and interpreted the effectiveness of the fall prevention program

Wakefield, Ma

Encourage learning and creativity in a safe environment for one to four children, while adding to my understanding of how children interact and learn.

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States

• Evaluate children with a variety of standardized assessments and clinical observations. • Create and execute treatment plans for children to meet the individual needs of the client and family.• Collaborate with other health care providers and family members for continuity of care.• Trained by an experienced therapist in Wilbarger’s protocol, astronaut training & Therapeutic Listening.• Devolved tools and games based on the ZONES of regulation to encourage the development of self- regulation skills.

Salem, Massachusetts, United States

• Evaluate and treat patients with acute injury or illness (i.e. CVA, fractures, joint replacements, COPD exacerbation, heart failure, etc.). • Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, adaptive equipment, and care plans.• Created a patient-centered tool to improve communication of the rehabilitation department with families and caregivers regarding patients with cognitive decline. • Manage high volume caseload and create a daily schedule.

Greater Boston Area

Created and co-led a group regarding relationships in multiple contexts for transition age youth at the Community Connections program.

Boston, Ma

Assist School-based occupational therapist with sessions focusing on handwriting, sensory needs, and attending to task, and social participation all related to education.

Greater Boston Area

Level one fieldwork at BIDMC. Followed inpatient acute OT through the hospital on most floors including oncology, general medicine, neurology, Neuro ICU, transplant, orthopedics, and hepatology.

Greater Boston Area

Lead inclusive dance program for project B.I.N.D. with children age 5-12. Provided adaptions and strategies for students with disabilities.

Reading, Ma

Teach swim classes for children ages 3 to 11 to encourage self-confidence and water skills; provide written and verbal feedback to parents; and keep current with CPR, First Aid and other certifications.

Sevilla Area, Spain

Taught Spanish children the English language through organizing activities to relate their knowledge of Spanish to their learning of English.

Doctorate Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Science (Bs) Minor In Education, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi, National College Honor Society Varsity Swim Team

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim Team, National Honor Society, Best Buddies