Occupational Therapy Assistant

Arletha S. Thompson

Memphis, TN ***** 901-***-**** ********@*****.***

— Areas of Expertise —

Teacher Leadership Regulatory Compliance Active Listening Staff Training and Education Team Building Conflict Management Occupational Therapy Interpersonal Skills Written/Verbal Communication Customer Service Staffing and Schedule Coordination Workflow Optimization Confidentiality

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership (Healthcare Management)

UNION UNIVERSITY, (2017) Germantown, TN.

Associate in Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant

NASHVILLE STATE TECH, (1989) Nashville, TN

Certifications and Licensure:

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Instructor

Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor

CPR

NBCOT

State of Tennessee, Licensure in Occupational Therapy

Affiliations:

Member – American Occupational Therapy Association

Member NBCOT

Professional Experience

MEDICAL DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS, TN

Health Science Teacher, 08/2022- present

●Observed, planned, and taught fifty-minute differentiated lessons in Health Science and Anatomy & Physiology to freshmen and juniors

●Created and implemented online lesson plans, curricula, and resources for students

●Engaged students in rigorous curriculum including interactive labs and hands on activities to match the curriculum being taught

●Attended faculty meetings, and fulfilled professional responsibilities as requested

CORDOVA HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS, TN

Health Science Teacher, 11/2020- 06/2022

●Observed, planned, and taught fifty-minute differentiated lessons in Health Science to 9th-10th graders

●Created and implemented online lesson plans, curricula, and resources for students

●Engaged students in rigorous curriculum including interactive labs and hands-on activities to match the curriculum being taught

●Attended faculty meetings, and fulfilled professional responsibilities as requested

CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE, MEMPHIS, TN

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, 10/2016 – 11/2020

●Established fieldwork sites and coordinated fieldwork placement for Level I and Level II students.

●Supported the development and analysis of curriculum and assisted with calendaring courses.

●Served as an instructor in Occupational Therapy Assistant courses.

ORBIS -ST. CATHERINE’S UNIVERSITY, ST PAUL, MN

Clinical Lab Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Online Program, 1/2019- 12/2020

Responsible for teaching lab classes that coincide with didactic curriculum.

Responsible for modeling professional behaviors and grading students in their performance.

FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE, MEMPHIS, TN

Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant, 8/2005 – 9/2016

●Delivered occupational therapy to children with physical, mental, and emotional challenges.

●Developed IEPs and plan of care; participated in IEP meetings to communicate progress and goals with parents.

●Collaborated with teachers and other IEP team members to provide the best task adaptations to ensure student success in a school setting.

●Applied meticulous attention to detail to create documents and maintain updated student records.

Community Engagement

St. Jude Race Day – Volunteer, 2016

Career Day Participant (Overton High School) - January 2019

Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure- Participant October 2018)

Health Fair Participant- Orange Mound Community Center, April 20, 2019

Registration Clerk Volunteer- MLDC (April 26&30, 2019)

Substitute Registration clerk for Zumba, Line dance classes (New Sardis Baptist Church20) 2017-present

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