Alyssa Tucker Occupational Therapy Assistant

17212 N. Scottsdale Rd. #1267 Scottsdale, AZ 85255602-910-1409 / alyssatucker@outlook.com

SKILLS SUMMARY

6 years childcare/preschool teaching experience with exceptional service to peers and families,Administrative Assistant experience focusing on new program organization and proper

implementation, Excellent written and verbal communication skills focusing on patient needs and details,Demonstrate flexibility, multitasking, and organization while still maintaining efficiency

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pima Medical Institute, Mesa, AZ May 2015Associates of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Therapy AssistanceCPR certified with AED and First-aid Trained

FIELDWORK AND OBSERVATION

Rehab Without Walls – Phoenix, AZ March 2015 – May 2015 Implemented occupational therapy interventions at a neurological rehabilitation clinic to individuals with traumatic brain injuriesIntervention focused on community re-entry, upper extremity strengthening, ocular motor skills, visual perceptual skills, social pragmatics, compensatory strategies and ADL’s/IADL’s.

Scottsdale Village Square – Scottsdale, AZ January 2015 – February 2015Implemented occupational therapy interventions at the skilled nursing facility to individuals with various orthopedic and neurological diagnoses Graded activities focusing on ADL’s/IADL’s, functional ambulation, safety precautions, discharge planning, and environmental modifications

ArizOTA State Conference - Phoenix, AZ September 2014Volunteered and networked with professionals at the ArizOTA State Conference

Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Kamp Kan Do – Payson, AZ August 2014Assisted with a four day camp for traumatic brain injury survivorsFacilitated activities for camp attendeeProvided 24/7 care to camp attendees.

Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona Traumatic Brian Injury Seminar - Phoenix, AZ August 2014Attended a seminar about traumatic brain injuries and traumatic brain injury survivors

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital – Scottsdale, AZ July 2014 Observed and assisted Occupational Therapist practitioners as needed during 1 week clinical rotationVirginia G. Piper Sports and Fitness Center – Phoenix, AZ February 2014Observed and assisted with wheelchair rugby event held at Spofit Sports and Fitness Center.

Arizona Spinal Cord Association – Phoenix, AZ November 2013 Attended a conference with various professionals and spinal cord injury survivors concerned with secondary conditions related to spinal cord injuries

Lauren’s Institute for Education – Gilbert, AZ September 2013Observed the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant during their treatment sessions with children

WORK HISTORY

Scottsdale Child Care and Learning Centers - Scottsdale, AZ June 2011 – August 2013 Lead Teacher, trained new employees, managed state regulations, lesson planning

In-home Nanny - Scottsdale, AZ July 2010 – June 2011 Provided care to infant, implemented schedule with infant, managed household chores

Desert/Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area - Apple Valley, CA August 2009 – July 2010Administrative Assistant, program organization/implementation, trained new employees