Meredith G.

Meet Meredith

• Speaks English
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Experience with Child Care -- Occupational Therapy Assistant Student at CFCC (Aug. 2018-Aug. 2020) •Observed and completed Fieldwork rotations at a Child Development Center, Elementary School, Middle School, Hand Therapy Clinic, DREAMS of Wilmington, Home Health, and NHRMC Behavioral Health Hospital. •Was exposed to and learned appropriate terminology and practices of Occupational Therapy (i.e. sensory diets, behavior modification, proper feeding techniques, handwriting education, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, attention, etc.) • Completed 83 hours in these settings -- Full-time Nanny for 9 year old girl (June-Aug. 2018) • This child had a serious nut allergy, so I was trained in meal prep/modification as well as proper use of an Epi-Pen • Engaged in lots of imaginative play and sports with this child • I love to play! So if your child does too I'm sure we'll get along -- Occupational Therapy Intern at the Speech and Language Center (Sep. Read more 2016--Jul. 2017) •Located in Harrisonburg, VA •Observed all appointments of Katie Chapman, MSOT, 4 days per week, recorded observation notes of therapy sessions directly into insurance database. •Was exposed to and learned appropriate terminology and practices of the therapy, and the best ways to nurture growth in a child -- Introductory Field Placement Student at JMU (Sep. 2015--Dec. 2015) •Accepted after a competitive application process for the 2015 Fall Semester •Mentored two students at Elkton Elementary School diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder •Completed over 45 hours on site under the supervision of Elkton Elementary licensed Guidance Counselor Cindy Hepner •Created programs and individualized activities for each child, and assisted Ms. Hepner in her classroom twice weekly -- Shadowing Patricia Callahan (Special Ed. Elementary School Teacher) (July 2015) •Worked closely with students with learning disabilities, motor skill deficiency, and those with delayed development •Learned protocol of a motor and cognitive level examination—used to determine recommendations for aides, summer school, or a remedial year •Completed between 15-20 total hours of observation and assistance

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