Ellie Bendetson, Otd, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

• I engaged in a year-long doctoral residency at Hiller Therapy, an outdoor pediatric private practice.My general tasks included, but were not limited to:
• Individual planning and implementation of treatment sessions for a pediatric caseload addressing behavioral regulation, visual perceptual skills, gross and fine motor development and sensory preferences.
• Providing consultative services for families and schools in order to maximize functional engagement in daily routines.
• … Show more I engaged in a year-long doctoral residency at Hiller Therapy, an outdoor pediatric private practice.My general tasks included, but were not limited to:
• Documentation in the form of SOAP notes, progress reports, evaluations and consultations.
• Group programming and program development addressing fine motor development, social skills, and executive functioning

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Level II Fieldwork - Emerging practice area in pediatric wellness
• Developed and implemented daily Zoom based programming for children 5-12 to address health & wellness, executive functioning, socioemotional skills, fine motor, sustained attention, self regulation (i.e. ALERT program)
• Led caregiver programming including education and support regarding COVID-19 safety and virtual learning
• Early intervention (0-3) Zoom based programming

• Research assistant in the Healthy Aging Research and Technology Lab (HART) focused on applying technology to enhance function within the geriatric population
• "MovingUp Older Adults' Activity and Fall Prevention; 2nd Arm Regarding Older Adults with Mild Dementia (September 2019 - August 2020) - Research Assistant
• "In-Home User Testing of a Dynamic Seating System on Osteoarthritis Symptoms (January 2019 - September 2019) - Research Assistant
• "Development of Virtual Nature… Show more Research assistant in the Healthy Aging Research and Technology Lab (HART) focused on applying technology to enhance function within the geriatric population
• "Development of Virtual Nature Immersion for Geriatric Patients with Mild Dementia (January 2018 - December 2018) - Volunteer Assistant
• Research assistance including literature reviews, grant proposals, pre and post-test data collection, interviews and screenings, data analysis and poster presentations

• Level I Fieldwork - Community based outpatient mental health
• Observation and implementation of group based therapy and community integration activities
• Supportive housing and employment assistance in collaboration with social work
• Development of Sensory Integration programming for mental health support

• Level II Fieldwork - Outpatient pediatric therapy
• Independent treatment of 15+ clients addressing sensory strategies, gross and fine motor development, visual perceptual skills and behavioral regulation, amongst other areas of care
• Supervision of early intervention group program (TWISPP) for children aged 0-3
• Documentation: 24 hour intervention notes (I.e. SOAP notes), progress reports and evaluations
• Development of 12-week case study on Tool-use in Feeding for Children with… Show more Level II Fieldwork - Outpatient pediatric therapy
• Development of 12-week case study on Tool-use in Feeding for Children with Autism

• Level I Fieldwork - Outpatient hands and upper extremity rehabilitation
• Observation of hand therapy interventions to facilitate dexterity, endurance, strength and related to direct occupational performance skills
• Splinting and Physical Agent Modalities training
• Documentation such as SOAP notes, progress notes and goal writing

• Overnight camp counselor and program supervisor supporting homeless youth in Los Angeles
• Supervised one week overnight camp for 4 years
• Planned monthly events for 100+ children throughout the year for 2 years
• Fundraising efforts
• Provide support to high school aged counselors

• Level I Fieldwork - Elementary, middle and high school based occupational therapy
• Observation of interventions to facilitate student academic and functional success
• Documentation utilizing SOAP notes and Welligent system
• Observation and participation in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and parent consultation meetings

• Summer camp counselor
• Supervision of more than 50 children (5-9) for an all-day, 6 week camp
• Educated campers in the creation of a full length musical theater performance
• Arts and crafts director
• Improvisation classes

Developed wellness programming such as free yoga and mindfulness classes, study periods and open support for Jewish students at USC

High school sexual education educator

• Hillel International internship with the goal of engaging USC students in the Hillel Jewish community
• Coordinated 60 one-on-one engagements with students to increase involvement within Hillel
• Planned and implemented five events under a self-created initiative (Capitol Hill(el), political assembly and discussion events)
• Assisted with recruitment and fundraising for Hillel International and Taglit Birthright.

Occupational Therapy Doctoral - Otd, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Doctoral resident at Hiller Therapy

Master Of Arts - Ma, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Pi Theta Epsilon, Alpha Eta - Occupational Therapy Academic Honors Society (March 2019), Vice President of.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honors Society (January 2016), President of Playback Theatre Improv One of nine.

Education record