Natalie Cela-Santiago
Ambato
Summary
Accomplished Occupational Therapist with a proven track record at Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center, enhancing pediatric therapy outcomes and family satisfaction through expert sensory integration and exceptional interpersonal skills. Spearheaded mentorship programs, achieving significant professional development in entry-level therapists. Fluent in Spanish, adept in interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive care and optimal educational support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center
New York City , NYC
2009.07 - 2020.09
- Supervised and mentored entry level therapists, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and communication with team members.
- Established strong rapport with children and parents by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Enhanced parents' satisfaction by addressing their children's concerns promptly and providing thorough explanations of treatment goals and plans.
- Documented children's progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions to improve and maximize children's abilities to perform scholastic activities.
- Assessed students' '' sensory processing abilities using standardized assessments such as Sensory Profile Questionnaire.
- Assessed students' ''motor development" using standardized assessments such as PDMS-2: Peabody Developmental Motor Scales.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive goals and optimal results.
- Provided ongoing education to teachers, teacher's assistants and parents on application of techniques and activities, fostering a supportive environment for learning.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Long Island University
Brooklyn 2005.09 - 2008.09
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Pediatric Therapy
- Family and client education
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Handwriting Intervention
- Sensory Integration
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- NBCOT: OTR/L - Occupational Therapist Registered
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Esther Ashkenas Central Park Early Learning Center
2009.07 - 2020.09
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Long Island University
2005.09 - 2008.09
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