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Collaborate with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care, educate patients on injury prevention and home exercise programs, and support recovery to maximize independence and quality of life.

Occupational Therapist - Access Physical Therapy and Wellness - Newburgh, NY

(2026-04)

Collaborate with physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care, educate patients on injury prevention and home exercise programs, and support recovery to maximize independence and quality of life.

• Provide individualized occupational therapy evaluations and treatment plans focused on improving patients’ functional abilities, including upper extremity rehabilitation, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living(ADLs), in an outpatient setting.

Occupational Therapist - Michelle Speech Services - Bronx, NY

(2026-01)

Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for pediatric clients using standardized and non-standardized assessments to identify functional limitations, establish clinical diagnoses, and develop individualized plans of care.

• Complete timely, detailed, and insurance-compliant documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge summaries.

Occupational Therapist - Rachel Bouvin Speech Services - Bronx, NY

(2025-11)

Provide occupational therapy services for a private practice to students ages 3-22. Services are compensatory in nature and supplement services students receive in school.

• Collaborate closely with parents to integrate therapy strategies into daily routines.

Occupational Therapist - Department of Education - Bronx, NY

(2024-01 - 2026-04)

Provide occupational therapy services within a community-based school environment, working with students ranging from pre-K4 through 8th grade with diverse developmental, sensory, and motor needs.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, support staff, and related service providers to integrate therapy strategies into daily routines and support student participation in academic and social activities.
• Participate in IEP meetings, contribute to evaluations, and document student progress in accordance with school and state guidelines.

Teachers Assistant - Lime Kiln Elementary School - Suffern, NY

(2019-09 - 2020-06)

• Supported students by learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
• Helped teachers recognize learning issues students face and recommended solutions.

Teachers Aide - Lime Kiln Elementary School - Suffern, NY

(2019-02 - 2019-06)

• Independently assisted a student with academic and physical needs for a student to access the educational environment.
• Successfully tailored lesson plan for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

After School Tutor - Lime Kiln Elementary School - Suffern, NY

(2019-10 - 2019-06)

• Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Educated students on strategies for effective test-taking.

Fieldwork - Ivy Physical Therapy Rehab - Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

(2022-09 - 2022-12)

• Outpatient Hand Clinic

Fieldwork - Howard University Hospital - Washington, D.C.

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

• Inpatient Acute Rehab

Fieldwork - St. Coletta of Greater Washington - Washington, D.C

(2022-02 - 2022-04)

• Special Education School

Fieldwork - Howard University Hospital - Washington, D.C.

(2021-09 - 2021-12)

• Outpatient Hand Clinic

Fieldwork - Accessible Physical Therapy - Greenbelt, M.D.

(2020-04)

• Outpatient Hand Clinic

Post- Professional Doctor - Occupational Therapy - Howard University (2025-05)

Master - Occupational Therapy - Howard University (2022-12)

Bachelor of Arts & Science - Psychology - Southern Connecticut State University (2018-12)