COTA
Resume:
Abby Maxwell
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Seattle, WA 98133
January 14, 2015
Dear Mr. Van Matre,
I would like to make you aware of my background as an articulate young Occupational Therapy
professional with communication, organization, and patient care skills who offer educational
background and clinical rotation experience in various occupational therapy environments.
As you will see from my enclosed resume, I have completed my Associates degree in
Occupational Therapy at Brown Mackie College. I have excelled in externships at Son-Rise
Therapy a pediatric based program the provides innovative training programs for parents and
professionals caring for children challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive
Developmental Disorders and a long-term care setting at Kingston Nursing Home.
If you can use a dedicated, accomplished young professional with a strong desire to make a
contribution in the field of Occupational Therapy, I look forward to hearing from you soon. I
have an excellent reputation and would quickly become an asset to your organization.
Sincerely,
Abby Maxwell
Abby Maxwell
10306 Meridian Avenue N., Apt.408
Seattle, WA 98133
**************@*******.***
Objective:
To obtain an Occupational Therapy Assistant position and develop my knowledge and skills for
providing treatment and emotional support to patients.
Experience:
Kingston Nursing Home
Fieldwork Fort Wayne, IN January 2013 to March 2013
• Supervised by Cara White, COTA
• Participated in hands-on therapy sessions
• Assisted in creating goals
• Implemented activities directed towards the patient’s short-term goals
• Time management skills
• Communication with other therapists, patient’s family, and nursing
• Recorded and analyzed patient’s progress
• Made necessary adjustments to therapeutic activities
• Completed set up and clean up of area and equipment daily
Son-Rise Therapy Kendallville, IN March 2013 to August 2013
Fieldwork
• Supervised by Brandi Hicks
• Clinical supervisor Deborah Fitzcharles
• Played and developed age appropriate games for children with Autism
• Developed new goals for therapy sessions
• Created activities to implement goals
• Documented observations of therapy sessions in chart form
• Participated in one-on-one discussion after each therapy session
• Attended and participated in monthly team meetings to collaborate ideas
Education:
Brown Mackie College Ft. Wayne, IN March 2013
AA in Occupational Therapy Assistant
References:
Cara White, COTA Kingston Nursing Home 260-***-****
Ft. Wayne, IN
Deborah Fitzcharles, COTA
Son-Rise Therapy 260-***-****
Kendallville, IN
Mike Cissna, COTA OTA site director
Brown Mackie College 260-***-****
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