Independent consultant on Assistive Technology, Special Education Instructional Technology, and Occupational Therapy school-based practices.

Manages all Special Education technology licenses and training Execute district wide iPad initiative for students with extensive support needs Maintains mobile device management (MDM) for all Special Education iPads Provides training to teachers, therapists, and staff related to any Special Education technology Technical assistance lead for alternate curriculum (Unique Learning System) School Technology lead for Special Education Department and Non Public Schools Provides Assistive Technology services and consultation virtually to students enrolled in remote learning

Lead specialist for AT/AAC department responsible for delivery of assistive technology services in district, device and equipment procurement, iOS management, inventory, and team member mentoring and trainingDistance Learning Lead for Special Education Collaborated with outside therapists (i.e. CCS) to identify alternative and complex access for students in OUSD for DME required (i.e. power wheelchairs) and Speech Generating DevicesAssess and provide assistive technology services for students with disabilitiesCreated district-wide trainings and professional development for new teachers and staffInitiated and implemented district-wide AT/AAC delivery of services using a multi-tiered level of supports (MTSS)Identified technology needs for all Special Education classrooms and programs, collaborating with Instructional Technology to ensure equitable technology accessParticipated in development of new programs, coordinated obtaining resources from technology for special education, advised on staffing needs, provided and coordinated professional development, coached new special education teachers

Co-Instructor OT 631: Occupational Adaptations and Introduction to Modalities

Provide Assistive Technology related instruction and labs for:Occupational Performance in Pediatrics I: OT601Occupational Performance in Pediatrics II: OT602Co-Instructor for:OT 636 Advanced Treatment Techniques:Assistive Technology for Occupational Therapy Practice

Provided occupational therapy services to students with disabilities ranging from Preschool - 21 years Provided support and technical assistance to OT/PT department for students in regards to Assistive Technology including consultation, training, etc (Local Assistive Technology Specialist - LATS)Participated in Staffing Team and other professional meetingsPerformed assessments, composes reports, maintains daily treatment notes and recordsCollaborated with multidisciplinary team members, parents, and other agenciesAssisted regular education teachers in making referrals and understanding programs and goals Disseminated monthly 'Tech Tips' newsletter for OT/PT department

Completed pediatric evaluations in a variety of environments, i.e. home, school, and out-patient clinicAssessed individual assistive technology needs and provide therapeutic interventionsProvided systems level input in regards to assistive technology supports for school environmentsCollaborated with all therapists, teachers, families, and other providers to support children at PACEParticipated in discharge and transitional planning of children involved with Pattison’s Academy and PACE

Conducted needs assessments of school district assistive technology services & designs support plan for improving services Met regularly with district assistive technology teams & provides consultation and training Coordinated the delivery of assistive technology services & equipment to students with disabilities & to students in general education in the Coastal (Charleston) regionFacilitated consultations, training, & equipment loans with assistive technology organizations such as the South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP)Collaborated with the Instructional Technology Specialists & other Assistive Technology Specialists for building capacity for assistive technology in school districts including professional development and possible grant funding State monitoring duties and responsibilities for districts in South Carolina for compliance with IDEAState Level Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy contactInitated development of Practice Guidelines for OT/PTs in South Carolina Public Schools

Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine

Evaluated and provided assistive technology services for students with disabilitiesResponsible for case load of students to provide assistive technology services as related service documented in IEPCollaborate with school-based instructional technology facilitators to ensure continuity of services for both general education and exceptional childrenDocumented need for assistive technology services including reports and treatment notesFacilitated team collaboration to support individuals with disabilities using assistive technology and to identify need for consideration

Provided assistive technology services for all students with disabilities in Charleston County School District Evaluated and conducted functional evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying needed assistive technology servicesSelected, customized, maintained devices, and provided training and consultation of assistive technology devices and educational implementation to students, parents, and staffAdministered surveys and conducted needs assessments to determine training needs Provided training and technical assistance to professionals who provide service to students with disabilities and individuals who involved in the major life function of such studentsFacilitated communication within and between local agencies including disability board, private clinics, and universities

Provided occupational therapy services to children birth – three years old Collaborated with various service providers for early intervention services in the home and natural environmentsParticipated in IFSP meetings and team-related meetings

Educated up to sixteen children with multitudes of disabilities in a self-contained classroomFacilitated and collaborated with therapists, assistants, psychologists and administratorsDeveloped and implemented use of assistive technology devices and supports within classroom and individuallyCollaborated with therapists to create communication systems, adaptive play toys, and computer access modifications