The Towson University Graduate Assistant Program offers a limited number of graduate assistantships for highly qualified and eligible graduate students. •Held a graduate assistant position within the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science at Towson University. Worked under, and in collaboration with, the Department Chairperson•Assisted with program assessment, accreditation (ACOTE and MHEC), and activities•Assisted with program development and administrative functions •Produced and distributed department schedules, such as student cohort class schedules and various meeting schedules•Generated department E-mails and dispersed to the appropriate staff members or students in a timely fashion

The Mann RTC is a mental health setting that serves males and females ages 12 to 21 with severe emotional and behavioral problems, with the goal of community reintegration. •Performed initial evaluations and treatment interventions for individuals with a variety of diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and oppositional defiant disorder •Co-lead weekly group therapy sessions for the adolescent male residential unit to facilitate growth in cognitive, social, and emotional areas•Documented individual and group treatment sessions•Became immersed in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)•Effectively collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including residential staff, psychiatrists, educators, and licensed social workers

•Provided comprehensive OT services for a caseload of 8-9 clients within the inpatient rehabilitation unit, and consultation services as needed for clients within the long-term care and assisted living units•Served clients recovering from strokes; orthopedic surgeries, including hips and knees; limb amputations, general deconditioning, urinary tract infections, etc. •Conducted initial evaluations and re-evaluations; completed daily and weekly progress notes; completed daily billing for Medicare A and HMO clients; and, completed discharge plans. Was exposed to Medicare B client billing and treatment •Co-treated daily with physical therapy; collaborated with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, and speech and language pathologists•Effectively collaborated with occupational therapy assistants to provide high-quality occupational therapy services that met ethical standards•Participated in weekly plan of care (POC) meetings with doctors, nursing staff, physical therapists, family and/or caregivers, and speech and language pathologists

The Happy Handwriting program his program is for children (ages 6-12) who demonstrate handwriting and fine motor challenges that require specialized instruction.•Performed initial evaluations and provided comprehensive assessments•Planned and executed group and individual activities to promote sensory organization, fine motor coordination, eye coordination, pre-writing/writing techniques, self regulation, coping strategies, organization, and social skills

The Therapeutic Recreation sector of Calvert County, MD Parks and Recreation provides inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities across a lifespan. •Provided quality care for children and adolescents with the following diagnoses: autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, oppositional defiant disorder, Angelman syndrome, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, and global delay •Created and implemented inclusive recreational activities that encouraged meaningful participation and engagement, skill development, and socialization•Promoted client independence through by facilitating personal choice of leisure pursuits•Effectively graded/adapted activities to enable a goodness of fit between the challenges of the activity and the skills of the client•Created communication aids for clients who were nonverbal or minimally verbal, such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) binders•Effectively communicated with Caregivers and Parents of the clients regarding clients progress and/or daily behavior