Experience

Shodair Children's Hospital

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Occupational Therapist

  • May 2019 - Present

  Helena, Montana



American School of The Hague

• Netherlands
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• High School Special Education Teaching Assistant

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Wassenaar, Holland Worked with high school students with various special needs to help them succeed in the classroom by modifying course content, building relationships, and using strength-based approaches to help them thrive in the special education and mainstream classrooms. By using my occupational therapy skill set, I was able to identify deficits in students task completion, organizational and planning skills, motor planning, and sensory needs and address them with personalized interventions. Used culturally… Show more Worked with high school students with various special needs to help them succeed in the classroom by modifying course content, building relationships, and using strength-based approaches to help them thrive in the special education and mainstream classrooms. By using my occupational therapy skill set, I was able to identify deficits in students task completion, organizational and planning skills, motor planning, and sensory needs and address them with personalized interventions. Used culturally sensitive approaches to work with students from eight different nationalities and build strong rapport with each one. Contributed to a strong, interdisciplinary team environment to communicate needs, strengths, and progress of students.. Show less



Child Devlopment

• Level II Field Work Student

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  The Hague Area, Netherlands Evaluated, treated, and discharged students from ages 4-10 within a dynamic international school setting (British School of Amsterdam and the International School of Amsterdam). Worked with students, families, and school staff from diverse international backgrounds in a client centered and culturally sensitive way to develop and meet individualized goals for students. Used strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills to contribute to individualized education plans… Show more Evaluated, treated, and discharged students from ages 4-10 within a dynamic international school setting (British School of Amsterdam and the International School of Amsterdam). Worked with students, families, and school staff from diverse international backgrounds in a client centered and culturally sensitive way to develop and meet individualized goals for students. Used strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills to contribute to individualized education plans (IEP), parent, and multidisciplinary staff meetings to advocate for, and educate others about, occupational therapy services to support the growth of students with additional educational needs within the unique school environment. Show less



University of Mary

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Masters of Occupational Therapy

  • Jun 2015 - May 2018

  Billings, Montana Area Graduated with a Master's degree in occupational therapy, where I gained real-world experience problem-based learning experiences and service learning. Took part in diverse fieldwork experiences across diverse settings throughout the United States and in Europe. Completed a group research project that was mentored by an occupational therapy faculty member. Learned from experienced from faculty at both the Billings campus and Bismarck campus, providing clinical experience based insight… Show more Graduated with a Master's degree in occupational therapy, where I gained real-world experience problem-based learning experiences and service learning. Took part in diverse fieldwork experiences across diverse settings throughout the United States and in Europe. Completed a group research project that was mentored by an occupational therapy faculty member. Learned from experienced from faculty at both the Billings campus and Bismarck campus, providing clinical experience based insight into numerous areas of occupational therapy practice. Developed a foundation for the practice of professional and technical skills, therapeutic use of self, ethical decision making, attitudes of service, and respect for others. Learned to think critically, solve problems, and be a team member as well as leader. Show less



Good Samaritan Society

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Level II Fieldwork Student

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Evaluated, treated, and discharged patients in a transitional care unit (TCU) to improve their functional skills following hospitalization. Treated patients with diverse conditions, including, but not limited to: genetic, neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, and mental health conditions. Coordinated and communicated with interdisciplinary team to promote optimal outcomes for patients and efficient communication with health professionals. Lead care conferences with patients, providing… Show more Evaluated, treated, and discharged patients in a transitional care unit (TCU) to improve their functional skills following hospitalization. Treated patients with diverse conditions, including, but not limited to: genetic, neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, and mental health conditions. Coordinated and communicated with interdisciplinary team to promote optimal outcomes for patients and efficient communication with health professionals. Lead care conferences with patients, providing progress updates, discharge planning, and answering questions and concerns of patients and caregivers. Show less



Full Circle Counseling Services

• Pediatric Support Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Billings, Montana Area Provided one-on-one support to children with behavioral issues in the community, clinic, and home environment. Applied occupational therapy techniques and strengths-based approach to support children with their behavioral and self-regulatory needs.



ParkView Care Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Level I Fieldwork Student

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Billings, Montana Area Provided one-on-one support to children with behavioral issues in the community, clinic, and home environment. Applied occupational therapy techniques and strengths-based approach to support children with their behavioral and self-regulatory needs.



Duds'n Suds

• Web Site Designer

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Created, developed and organized the website for a local laundry/car wash business • Created advertisement campaigns to target specific clientele based on known tendencies and trends in business data • Spearheaded the companies social media campaign to establish a more dynamic web presence for the company

• Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2015

  ● Regularly attend to and assisted laundry and car wash customers, who often had problems, grievances, and difficulty understanding machinery ● Fulfilled duties relevant to mechanical issues, maintenance of equipment, managerial duties, and bookkeeping



Yellowstone Therapy Center

• Level I Fieldwork Student

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2016

  Billings, Montana Area Observed occupational therapist in a pediatric outpatient facility working with a diverse population of children from ages 2-16 years with genetic, neurological, orthopedic, and mental health conditions to support their independence in activities of daily living, school, and the community. Assisted occupational therapist with provision of assessments, evaluations, and interventions to pediatric population.



Montana State University-Bozeman

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ecology Lab Research Assistant

  • Oct 2012 - May 2015

  ● Developed, processed, and analyzed spreadsheets for soil and root samples in order to investigate the organic carbon content of differing plant roots in a variety of ecosystems and treatments within those systems for potential future publication ● Followed and refined the methodology and protocol for several ecological research projects

• Biogeochemical Research Assistant

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  ● Assisted in the regular collection of water and ecological samples in the Bangtail Mountains ● Carried out the methodical sampling of underground and spring creek water sources for chemical analysis



Land EKG

• Director of Production and Technology Research & Development

  • 2012 - 2014

  ● Established and read monitoring sites in the field under the guidance of Charlie Orchard, CEO of Land EKG Inc., developed reports for said monitoring sites, and provided consultation for those sites using Holistic Management and the Land EKG model ● Managed the production department of Land EKG, which entailed the development, fabrication, and assembly of retail products for ranchers, government officials, and other land stewards ● Explored, researched, and implemented the use of GIS… Show more ● Established and read monitoring sites in the field under the guidance of Charlie Orchard, CEO of Land EKG Inc., developed reports for said monitoring sites, and provided consultation for those sites using Holistic Management and the Land EKG model ● Managed the production department of Land EKG, which entailed the development, fabrication, and assembly of retail products for ranchers, government officials, and other land stewards ● Explored, researched, and implemented the use of GIS, ecological, and agricultural technologies for the use of Land EKG and its clientele Show less