Laurie Dumont
Fall River
Summary
Accomplished Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a desire for enhancing student outcomes through individualized education plans and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in sensory integration strategies, fine and visual motor skills, and fostering a good rapport with students, families and staff. Proficient in activity analysis, time management, scheduling and data collection. Independently maintaining a caseload of 50 students with direct, consultation and individual and group services.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Swansea School Department
08.2010 - 01.2020
- Improved students outcomes by implementing individualized education plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Built rapport with students, staff and families, fostering trust and open communication for optimal therapy outcomes.
- Maintained and promoted positive attitude toward students, staff and treatment programs.
- Assisted students with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Provided adaptive equipment recommendations based on individuals needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Provided direct, consultation and group occupational therapy services.
- Managed caseloads effectively while maintaining a focus on quality care delivery for each student served.
- Supervised and trained Occupational Therapy Assistant Students from nearby colleges, resulting in CEU credits and acknowledgment.
- Adapted treatment approaches according to individual student preferences, ensuring engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Increased students engagement by developing and implementing interactive therapy sessions.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, facilitating data-driven decision-making for treatment plan adjustments.
- Supported and built caring relationships with students with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Developmental Delay, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Cerebral Palsy.
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current with advancements in occupational therapy practices.
Wait Staff Member
Hoy Tin Restaurant
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, fostering a team-oriented work environment.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order preparation and timely delivery of dishes to guests.
- Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Helped maintain inventory levels by accurately recording stock usage and communicating needs to management.
- Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
Preschool Teacher
Ledgeview Preschool
09.1997 - 09.1999
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Cashier
Dollar Depot
06.1995 - 01.1998
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated and maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA05-2008
Associate of Science - Early Learning And Child Care
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA01-2000
Skills
- Fine and gross motor skills development
- Activity analysis
- Documentation and reporting
- Sensory integration strategies
- Time management
- Range of motion improvement
- Organizational skills
- Handwriting improvement
- Upper extremity strengthening
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA)
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Timeline
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Swansea School Department
08.2010 - 01.2020
Wait Staff Member
Hoy Tin Restaurant
09.2007 - 04.2009
Preschool Teacher
Ledgeview Preschool
09.1997 - 09.1999
Cashier
Dollar Depot
06.1995 - 01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bristol Community College
Associate of Science - Early Learning And Child Care
Bristol Community College
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