Diana L. Stevenson, MS, OTR/L1038 Cherry Springs Dr. 810.515.0947Cottontown, TN 37048 dianastevenson1@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE

As an enthusiastic team player driven to achieve exceptional student outcomes, I aspire to secure a position as an Occupational Therapist and key member of your interdisciplinary case management team. I would be utilizing my diversified experience, organizational skills, and creative problem solving abilities to build trust and communication with individual students, families, and team members that will enhance a student’s occupational performance in the classroom and improve their overall success.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

November 2016 –Williamson County School District. Franklin, TN Present Occupational Therapist (covering three elementary schools)

Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions encompassing grades K to 5 with areas of focus and diagnoses including developmental disability, intellectual disability, Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, behavior dysfunction, sensory processing disorder (SPD), and visual perceptual and visual motor skills dysfunction

Collaborate with special education teachers, general education teachers, parents, speech-language therapist, and administrative personnel to promote student success 

Responsible for observation, screening, and evaluation of students identified as having an OT need by the IEP team. Responsible for documentation including daily progress notes, quarterly progress notes, and annual IEP updates according to district policy

Design individualized treatment sessions, and modify treatment programs to align with student IEP goals

January 2016 – Soliant Health – Warren Township High School District 121. Gurnee, ILJuly 2016 Occupational Therapist (Includes Summer School)

Experience with adolescents grades 9 to 12 and Transition students aged 18-21 with diagnoses including Autism, ADD/ADHD, SPD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, traumatic injuries, and a variety of mild to severe cognitive and physical disabilities

Extensive experience with students in relation to social/emotional/sensory processing strategies used to increase focus/attention and reduce anxiety/behaviors

Supported development of fine motor skills, handwriting, visual motor, self-help, sensory processing, and independent living skills

Collaborated closely with special education teachers, parents, speech pathologist, physical therapist, and administrative personnel to promote student success 

Responsible for daily notes, Medicaid notes, and supporting documentation for student IEP updates according to district policy

Designed personalized 1:1 sessions and worked with student groups to increase IEP goal attainment

June 2016 – Soliant Health –Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL). Gurnee, ILJuly 2016 Occupational Therapist (Summer School only)

Experience with children grades Pre-K to 8th with mild to severe cognitive and physical disabilities, as well as, significant behavioral and social/emotional challenges

Provided therapeutic interventions to help students manage their significant social emotional needs and behavior 

Collaborated with special education teachers, general education teachers, speech pathologist, physical therapist, and administrative personnel to promote student success 

November 2015 – SaluCare Rehabilitative Service, S.C. - Boscobel School District. Boscobel, WI January 2016 Occupational Therapist (Covering maternity leave)

Experience with children grades Pre-K to 12 with mild to severe cognitive and physical disabilities. Addressed student challenges regarding social emotional skills and behavior 

Participated in preschool screening and provided classroom support for all students  Collaborated with special education teachers, general education teachers, parents, speech

therapist, physical therapist assistant, and administrative personnel to promote student success  Responsible for daily notes, Medicaid notes, and supporting documentation for student IEP

updates according to district policy Administered standardized and non-standardized pediatric assessments, complete with extensive

reports Designed individualized treatment sessions and changed treatment programs, as needed, to align

with student IEP goals

Experience working with childrenVolunteer - Boy Scouts of America (Sept 2002 - Dec 2014) I have worked with youth for 12 years through the Boy Scouts of America as a leader and

committee chair and this involved directly working with some youth with ASD. I was able to help these youth increase their occupational performance using a consistent schedule and positive reinforcement, all while providing a safe and encouraging environment.

Personal experience – Family member with Cerebral Palsy (Oct 1999 – present) I have 17 years of experience working with my nephew, Caleb, who was born with Cerebral

Palsy. From the time he was born, Caleb has been persevering and working to enhance his strengths and limitations and I have been able to directly participate in his care and also in his therapy sessions. Caleb continues to inspire me to want to do more to help children have a successful future.

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2015 - Hand Surgery Ltd. Greenfield, WI . Outpatient Hand Clinic . Level II June 2015 Private Practice Clinic supervised under the direction of Linda Klein, OTR/L, CHT

Evaluated clients, completed assessments, and developed individualized upper extremity therapy plans of care to meet the clients' needs.

Extensive experience in orthosis fabrication, including instructing client in use and care. Communicated with insurance companies regarding client benefits and medical justification for

services. Routinely used and demonstrated safe use of ultrasonic machines, fluidotherapy, and other

modalities to improve clients' physical health and comfort.

January 2015 - Care Age of Brookfield . Brookfield, WI . Skilled Nursing Facility . Level IIMarch 2015 Privately owned and supervised under the direction of Lindsay Hoff, OTR/L

Planned and conducted individualized occupational therapy plans of care to help clients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities.

Performed assessments of clients regarding occupational performance, cognitive abilities, balance, range of motion, strength, and safety.

Participated in rehab rounds and family care conferences to help improve client outcomes. Ensured consistent, superior, and comprehensive services while maintaining ethical and

productivity standards. Performed and documented all evaluations, treatments, and discharge planning in accordance

with federal, state, and professional regulations and standards.

Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin . Milwaukee, WI . Hand Clinic . Level IFroedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin . Milwaukee, WI . Spinal Cord Unit . Level I

EDUCATIONMaster of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin . Milwaukee, WI . August 2015Bachelor of Health Sciences

University of Wisconsin . Milwaukee, WI . May 2014

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Handwriting Without Tears (Completed) Get Set for School – Readiness & Writing Workshop (Pre-K) Get Set for School – Literacy & Math Workshop (Pre-K) Handwriting Without Tears – Kindergarten – 5th Grade Workshop Handwriting Without Tears – Handwriting Assessment Workshop

Online Continuing Education – OT in School-Based Practice (Completed) Core Course: Contemporary Issues and Trends – Service Delivery in School-Based Practice Session 6: Contemporary Issues and Trends – Creating Positive Learning Environments:

Addressing Behavior, Social Participation, and Psychosocial Issues in School-Based Practice

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Conference attendee (2016) – Emphasis on Children and Youth - Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation- Mental Health (Children/adolescents)

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) - Conference Student Delegate/attendee (2013, 2014) Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA) - Conference attendee (2013) Wisconsin Hand Experience Conference - Assistant to Dr. Nancy Nelson (2013, 2015) UWM OT Curriculum Board - Student Advisor (2013-2015)

Licensures/Certifications

Tennessee OT License: 5520 Kentucky OT License: 168841 Wisconsin OT License: 5758-26 (Wisconsin DPI License & NPI number) Illinois OT License: 056011302 Professional Liability Insurance Member: AOTA, WOTA Certified: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper (UWM 2014) HIPPA trained – University of Wisconsin

HONORS Summa Cum Lauda - Bachelor of Health Sciences Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society (2013-2014)

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