Melissa Yang, Drot, Otr/L Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Evaluate and treat children with various developmental needs to help them and their families thrive • Promote client self-efficacy and functional independence for children with various diagnoses and needs by achieving meaningful, specific goals• Collaborate with other health professional to provide comprehensive, effective care

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Empower undergraduate and graduate students to become independent learners• Identify areas of need and appropriate resources or strategies to promote academic success• Practice and utilize communication skills

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Lead peer tutor training sessions and facilitate skill growth• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Tutorial Services to promote and develop peer tutoring services on campus • Advocate for and support 30+ peer tutors

Zion Crossroads, Va, United States

• 12 week fieldwork experience at an outpatient pediatric clinic • Progression from direct to indirect supervision reflecting an increase in professional autonomy and competence• Common needs/diagnoses seen: Autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit disorder, developmental delays, feeding, behavior management, etc.

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

• 12 week placement at a specialized outpatient setting• Predominantly treated adults with orthopedic injuries in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder• Had the opportunity to treat individuals with cognitive and physical deficits post brain injury or other neurological conditions, including Guillain Barre Syndrome and Function Movement Disorder.

Doctor Of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi National College Honor Society and Pi Theta EpsilonAccelerated 6 year DrOT Program Received B.S..

High School Diploma