Raquel Prieto, Mot, Otr/L Email and Phone Number

-Deliver in-home and community outreach services to children and families in Springfield, MA, including Head Start’s Migrant & Seasonal Farmer program-Facilitate family centered, culturally sensitive services focused on strengthening/maintaining secure parent child dyad-Service coordinate for 66-75% of client caseload, including transition planning out of EI-Provide parental support and coaching using a strengths-based approach-Advocate for historically disenfranchised clients and their families at pediatrician and pediatric specialist appointments -Work collaboratively with other EI team members to implement treatment plans and complete Developmental Assessments such as Battelle Developmental Inventory II

-Assisted in the delivery of services to students ranging in grades K through 6 with significant disabilities that require intensive programming and oversight throughout the school day-Provided instruction to students in academic areas including language arts, mathematics, adaptive living skills, social skills training and self-regulation strategies-Effectively worked in partnership with other teachers, service providers (OT, PT, and SLP), and families

-Designed a successful business plan accepted by clinic to transition from in-person to telehealth fieldwork for current and future students during COVID-19 pandemic-Conducted telehealth treatment sessions for intervention area including gross and fine motor skills, brain and body connection, sensory integration, and visual motor integration skills-Taught weekly groups on a wide variety of topics including yoga, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and growth mindset for children, parents, and caregivers-Received additional training in Brain Gym and reflex testing in order to evaluate and treat clients

-Designed and delivered original content for all group session for various diagnoses including mood disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, and substance abuse-Transitioned rapidly to leading groups independently during supervisory oversight-Implemented twice-weekly yoga and mindfulness program-Adapted well to rapidly changing, dynamic conditions in the milieu-Made use of Spanish language skills to alleviate Spanish-speaking patient concerns

-Planned and taught weekly classes with an emphasis on stress reduction and mindfulness to students aged 4 - 71-Accommodated students’ individual needs and teach therapeutics in a client-centered manner-Tailored private one-on-one yoga sessions based on client preferences and goals

-Facilitated fine motor activities for children with sensory processing needs-Supervised students on specialized swing equipment during vestibular and gross motor activities-Promoted emotion regulation and growth mindset while providing treatment interventions

-Designed and led group intervention sessions with an emphasis on stress reduction and creative expression-Performed cognitive assessments and set treatment goals

-Led engaging summer group programs for school-aged youth with a focus on empowerment, emotion regulation, and coping skills

-Assisted students with homework and reinforced concepts from class in Spanish-Taught students effective time management and study skills-Served as a mentor and cultivated a positive academic environment for learning

-Wrote and taught lesson plans for adult levels beginners to advanced -Promoted cultural, educative and scientific knowledge exchange among students and staff-Worked with students both in small groups and individually

-Assisted teachers in preparing and teaching English classes for language, art, science, music, and physical education-Worked with students both in small groups and individually-Tutored students to pass English-language standardized proficiency test