Karie Wagner
Wyomissing,PA
Summary
Caring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with versatility in adapting to diverse needs of clients, executing targeted treatment plans to support individual needs. Well-trained occupational therapist with [Number] years of experience building personal confidence among clients with varying disorders and social impairments. Systematic rehabilitation specialist with deliberate planning and thoughtful organization, developing benchmarks for individuals in occupational therapeutic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
SOS Group/ESS Brandywine Heights Middle School
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure the educational, emotional, and behavioral needs of assigned students are met
- Attend trainings as needed
- Complete behavioral tracking sheets for teachers as needed
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Program Group Supervisor
Tri-Valley YMCA, After School
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Collaborate with program supervisors, assistant leader and school personnel to ensure program effectiveness and success
- Develop and maintain monthly calendar of activities
- Oversee daily safety and care of up to 40 children
- Maintain communication with parents and guardians
- Follow and oversee monthly budget
Assistant Director
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc
08.2007 - 09.2015
- Multi-program
- Assist Director with daily management of 5 programs, 40 staff, and up to 100 clients
- Conduct monthly office training as needed
- Organize and prepare authorizations for all clients in coordination with Community Care Behavioral Health and other referring authorities
- Supervise Therapeutic Staff Support and Family Support Specialists and Developmental Disabilities Staff by problem solving, networking and providing resources to meet client and family needs
- Basic HR responsibilities performed at local office level
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Occupational Therapy
Penn State University
Wyomissing, PA12.2023
Bachelor’s of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA12.2002
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Activity Planning
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Improvements
- Behavior Management
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Organization and Prioritization
- Flexible Work Schedule
Accomplishments
3.72 GPA
Certification
CPR Certification
Act 31 Training
HIPAA Certification
Liability Insurance
Affiliations
Fall 2002
Mansfield University Panhellenic Council - President, Vice President: Spring 1999- Spring 2002
Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity - President, Vice President III, & Membership: Fall 1998- Fall 2002
New Student Orientation Team – University selected member – Summer 2001, 2002
Penn State Berks – Deans list, multiple semesters
Timeline
Paraprofessional
SOS Group/ESS Brandywine Heights Middle School
01.2017 - 05.2022
Program Group Supervisor
Tri-Valley YMCA, After School
11.2016 - 12.2019
Assistant Director
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc
08.2007 - 09.2015
Associate of Science Degree - Occupational Therapy
Penn State University
Bachelor’s of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
CPR Certification
Act 31 Training
HIPAA Certification
Liability Insurance
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