Experienced Instructor excited to bring 22-year background in field of occupational therapy and education to a valuable state agency providing services to older adults and individuals with disabilities . Skilled in developing curricula conforming to current accreditation standards and highly engaging didactic and clinical lesson plans. Accomplished in building strong relationships with students and providing guidance in navigating complexities of life.
Skills
Patient assessment
Care planning
Progress evaluations understanding
Documentation expertise
Treatment plans knowledge
Cross-functional collaboration
Patient advising
Quick learner
Trained in CPR
Medical terminology knowledge
Motivated team player
Active listening skills
Education
University of DelawareNewark, DEExpected in 2010 – –Master of Education:M. Ed. Educational Leadership - GPA:
Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DEExpected in 2001 – –Bachelor of Science:B.S. Behavioral Science - GPA:
Delaware Technical And Community College - OwensGeorgetown, DEExpected in 1992 – –Associate of Science:Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology - GPA:
Delaware Technical And Community College - OwensGeorgetown, DEExpected in 1987 – –Diploma (1-year study):Diploma in General Business Studies - GPA:
Parkdale High SchoolRiverdale, MDExpected in 1980 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Treated assigned patients in activities of daily living in supportive and maintenance programs under supervision
Treated patients to improve self-care, leisure participation, socialization, and communication skills
Assisted the occupational therapist in evaluation of patients
Recorded patients' goals, progression toward goals, and therapy outcomes
Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting patient's medical history, physician's orders, and occupational therapy evaluation and treatment plan
Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved
Facilitated understanding of rehabilitation process by communicating with patients and families
Provided direct occupational therapy services in sub-acute rehab and long-term care settings
Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding
Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills
Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls
Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations
Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas
Maintained highest level of facility certification with Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities CARF)
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, spinal injuries, joint replacement, and various physical, mental, and cognitive impairments
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Communicated goals, plans and progress to the client, rehab team and family members
Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations
Delaware Technical Community College - College Instructor City, STATE, 08/1997 - Current
Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression
Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered learning objectives for first year science classes and first/second year occupational therapy assistant students
Taught 4 - 6 undergraduate classes per semester in medical terminology
Taught 2 undergraduate classes in fall semester in occupational therapy
Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring
Selected appropriate support materials such as lab materials and community learning activities to meet student learning needs
Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support
Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct
Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate
Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field
Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students
Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications
Graded over 120 assignments per week and entered grades into D2L /Desire to Learn software
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