Occupational Therapist for the Curran Early Childhood Education Center, serving children ages 3-6 and their families. Collaborating with families, teachers, other specialists and paraprofessionals to support student's goals inside and out of the classroom.

Managed case-load of up to 20 young clients, aged 0-3, and their families, supporting their gross-motor, fine-motor, social, and sensory goals. Provided evaluation, intervention, consultation, and discharge planning in the family's home as well as facilitated therapeutic baby and toddler classrooms at the clinic. .

Support older adults in their homes and communities through assisting with ADLs and IADLs, encouraging participation in meaningful activities, and providing cues and supervision as needed to ensure safety and maximize independence.Skills Used:ADLs, IADLs, vitals, transfers, feeding, positioning, geriatrics, community mobility

Clinical affiliation - therapeutic day school and transitions program for ages 7 through 21. Under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and documentation of individual and group occupational therapy sessions. Work with students from grade 3 through post high school on sensory processing, executive function, fine and gross motor control, visual-perceptual skills, ADLs and IADLs. In collaboration with SLP, Psychology, Special Ed, and paraprofessionals, develop goals, write IEPs and progress reports, consult in classrooms, and communicate with families. Skills Used Functional groups, assistive technology, seating/positioning, Handwriting Without Tears, Zones of Regulation, How Does Your Engine Run, Social Thinking, Social Stories, Behavior Mapping, community mobility, Sensory Integration, Sensory Diets, Sensory Profile, SPM, BOT2, VMI, MMT, eSPED.

Clinical affiliation - advanced dementia hospice care and research. Worked and studied under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in the GRECC (Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers) program. Ran structured sensory and reading groups for clients with advanced dementia and documented effect on levels of alertness/engagement and agitation. Performed ADLs, wound care, positioning and transfers as required. Skills Used Evaluation, intervention, documentation, collaboration, running groups, feeding, positioning, sensory integration, cognitive disabilities, data analysis

Served as teaching assistant for the graduate anatomy course. Responsible for set-up and break-down of labs, running review sessions, grading exams, and assisting professor with demonstrations.

Nurtured and encouraged children from newborn to 12 years of age through providing a safe and warm environment, facilitating inquisitive exploration and play, and by challenging them to learn and grow. Assisted parents and families with household management, cooking, cleaning and international travel, in addition to providing childcare and child-related services. Supported medical and social needs of children with GERD, PDD-NOS, and sensory processing disorder.

Educated and advocated for clients with hearing loss or deafness as they pursued rewarding, gainful employment. Involved in all aspects of job procurement and retention, including resume and letter writing, networking, interview practice, advocacy, understanding appropriate dress and behavior for the workplace, time management, and follow-through.

"Floated" between three residences for adults with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, as well as psychological diagnoses. Assisted with ADLs and carrying out treatment plans, as well as planning community outings and preparing meals. Served as one-on-one aide for consumers, as needed.