Professional
Development

OTD Program Goals

Goal 2

I will graduate on-time in December 2025 with my cohort that I started the program with.

Strategy 1: I will pass both Level II fieldworks on the first attempt, while learning what it is like to be an OT.

Strategy 2: I will pass Capstone and gain knowledge from the experience.

Goal 1

I will gain experience in one emerging area of practice by the end of December 2025.

Strategy 1: I will complete a fieldwork or capstone project in an emerging area of practice for occupational therapy.

Strategy 2: I will listen to one podcast per month about emerging areas of practice.

1-year Post Graduation Goal

Goal 1

Within a year of graduation, I will work in a pediatric settings for children with have experienced complex trauma.

Strategy 1: I will complete a fieldwork in a pediatric setting that focuses on sensory processing & integration.

Strategy 2: I will take 3 continuing education courses in new interventions for sensory processing.

Goal 2

Within a year of graduation, I will be able to identify at least one change/adaptation I have made to the organization I work for based on needs.

Strategy 1: I will take time to reflect each week to identify areas of improvement within the clinic.

Strategy 2: I will use creative problem-solving to address the area of improvement even if it requires time outside of work hours.

Goal 1

Within 5 years of graduation, I will have educated at least 2 Level I fieldwork students.

Strategy 1: After a year of practice, I will contact Stacia about being willing to take a Level 1 student.

Strategy 2: I will remain in contact with Xavier OTD through social media.

Goal 2

Within 5 years of graduation, I will have a speciality certification for my desired population.

Strategy 1: I will identify an area of practice that I find interesting, and feel that I need more education.

Strategy 2: I will seek out specialty certifications and discuss pay options with my employer, such as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI).

5- years Post Graduation Goals

Level 1

Fieldwork

Mercy Health Jewish Hospital

Acute Care

Cincinnati, OH

Oct. - Nov. 2024

Miami Valley

Outpatient NeuroRehabilitation

Dayton, OH

Aug. - Oct. 2024

Hamilton City Schools

Elementary School

Hamilton, OH

Aug. - Oct. 2023

Mason City Schools

Elementary School (Behavioral Health)

Mason, OH

Oct. - Nov. 2023

Total Immersive Diversity Experience (TIDE)

Outpatient Pediatrics

Xela, Guatemala

Oct. 2024

Observed IEP meetings, PBIS interventions, district-wide meetings, BOT-3
Clinical observation practice
Creation of interventions for handwriting & fine motor skills

Observed de-escalation, interprofessional collaboration, social-emotional learning at a Tier 1 level
Continuing education on suicide
Introduction to occupational therapy in mental health role
Interventions for fine motor skills

Observed aquatic therapy, hand therapy, & neurorehab
Population: stroke, FND, TBI, & brain tumors
Interventions: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory re-education, memory, visual scanning, e-stim, & more
Treatment planning & documentation for a few sessions

Population: Mainly pulmonary unit
Observed interprofessional collaboration, typically with PT for both evaluations & interventions
Interventions: ADLs, IADLs, functional mobility, & provide adaptive equipment
Practiced documentation & evaluations via EPIC

Population: Children with special needs & their mothers at a pediatric outpatient clinic
Worked interprofessionally to provide sensory support, fine & gross motor interventions, self-regulation, & mental health support to mothers
- Utilized translators & visuals to communicate with non-English speakers
Spent time at cultural experiences throughout the week long experience
- Backstrap weaving, ancient ruins, Antigua, attend outdoor markets, temazcal, herbal medicine lesson, visitation of OT/PT school, Mayan ceremony & more

Level 2

Wings of Change

Outpatient Pediatrics

Jan. - March 2025

University Hospitals

Acute Care

April - July 2025

Units: oncology, orthopedics, cardiac, neurology, trauma
Observed & participated in interprofessional collaboration with mostly PT, nursing, & physicians
Completed evaluations & treatment sessions
- Interventions: ADLs, functional mobility, education, & use of adaptive equipment
Observed 2 surgeries, pelvic floor therapy, & pediatric acute care
Created presentation about approaching patients with dementia in acute care & presented to therapy dept.
Practiced documentation via EPIC

Population: Children aged 5- 21 with special needs, most with Autism
Completed evaluations & treatment sessions
- Assessments: Sensory Profile, DERS-SF, TVPS-4, The REAL, & BOT-3
- Interventions: ADLs, self-regulation, sensory supports, handwriting, cutting, & other fine motor skills, play-based therapy, Zones of Regulation, heavy work, participation in classroom activities
Collaborated & co-treated with PT & SLP
Ran Zones of Regulation groups
Created a sensory walk
Supported in writing IEP goals
Practiced documentation via _________

Memberships

Affiliations

I am a proud member of Ohio's Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

I am a member of Xavier's Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) and Xavier University Student Occupational Therapy Association (XUSOTA). Previously, I served on the board for XUSOTA as the event coordinator, where I organized fundraisers, events, guest speakers, and more.

§ List the assessment tools by name (COPM, etc.)
§ Certifications by name and brief description (Citi; MOCA)
§ Technology platforms and description of use
§ Continuing education by name and description (e.g. Occupationaltherapy.com, OT Potential, AOTA Inspire and OOTA conferences; interprofessional training on dementia, OT/OTA Collaboration
§ Link to sites/tools/certifications as appropriate
§ Include images if possible

Professional Development

OTD Program Goals

Goal 2

I will graduate on-time in December 2025 with my cohort that I started the program with.

Strategy 1: I will pass both Level II fieldworks on the first attempt, while learning what it is like to be an OT.

Strategy 2: I will pass Capstone and gain knowledge from the experience.

Goal 1

I will gain experience in one emerging area of practice by the end of December 2025.

Strategy 1: I will complete a fieldwork or capstone project in an emerging area of practice for occupational therapy.

Strategy 2: I will listen to one podcast per month about emerging areas of practice.

1-year Post Graduation Goal

Goal 1

Within a year of graduation, I will work in a pediatric settings for children with have experienced complex trauma.

Strategy 1: I will complete a fieldwork in a pediatric setting that focuses on sensory processing & integration.

Strategy 2: I will take 3 continuing education courses in new interventions for sensory processing.

Goal 2

Within a year of graduation, I will be able to identify at least one change/adaptation I have made to the organization I work for based on needs.

Strategy 1: I will take time to reflect each week to identify areas of improvement within the clinic.

Strategy 2: I will use creative problem-solving to address the area of improvement even if it requires time outside of work hours.

Goal 1

Within 5 years of graduation, I will have educated at least 2 Level I fieldwork students.

Strategy 1: After a year of practice, I will contact Stacia about being willing to take a Level 1 student.

Strategy 2: I will remain in contact with Xavier OTD through social media.

Goal 2

Within 5 years of graduation, I will have a speciality certification for my desired population.

Strategy 1: I will identify an area of practice that I find interesting, and feel that I need more education.

Strategy 2: I will seek out specialty certifications and discuss pay options with my employer, such as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI).

5- years Post Graduation Goals

Level 1

Fieldwork

Observed IEP meetings, PBIS interventions, district-wide meetings, BOT-3

Clinical observation practice

Creation of interventions for handwriting & fine motor skills

​

Observed de-escalation, interprofessional collaboration, social-emotional learning at a Tier 1 level

Continuing education on suicide

Introduction to occupational therapy in mental health role

Interventions for fine motor skills

​

Observed aquatic therapy, hand therapy, & neurorehab

Population: stroke, FND, TBI, & brain tumors

Interventions: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory re-education, memory, visual scanning, e-stim, & more

Treatment planning & documentation for a few sessions

​

Population: Mainly pulmonary unit

Observed interprofessional collaboration, typically with PT for both evaluations & interventions

Interventions: ADLs, IADLs, functional mobility, & provide adaptive equipment

Practiced documentation & evaluations via EPIC​

​

Population: Children with special needs & their mothers at a pediatric outpatient clinic

Worked interprofessionally to provide sensory support, fine & gross motor interventions, self-regulation, & mental health support to mothers

Utilized translators & visuals to communicate with non-English speakers​

Spent time at cultural experiences throughout the week long experience ​

Backstrap weaving, ancient ruins, Antigua, attend outdoor markets, temazcal, herbal medicine lesson, visitation of OT/PT school, Mayan ceremony & more ​

​

Level 2

Units: oncology, orthopedics, cardiac, neurology, trauma

Observed & participated in interprofessional collaboration with mostly PT, nursing, & physicians

Completed evaluations & treatment sessions

Interventions: ADLs, functional mobility, education, & use of adaptive equipment​

Observed 2 surgeries, pelvic floor therapy, & pediatric acute care

Created presentation about approaching patients with dementia in acute care & presented to therapy dept.

Practiced documentation via EPIC

​

Population: Children aged 5- 21 with special needs, most with Autism

Completed evaluations & treatment sessions

Assessments: Sensory Profile, DERS-SF, TVPS-4, The REAL, & BOT-3​

Interventions: ADLs, self-regulation, sensory supports, handwriting, cutting, & other fine motor skills, play-based therapy, Zones of Regulation, heavy work, participation in classroom activities

Collaborated & co-treated with PT & SLP

Ran Zones of Regulation groups

Created a sensory walk

Supported in writing IEP goals

Practiced documentation via _________​

​

Memberships

Affiliations

I am a proud member of Ohio's Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Professional
Development

Practiced documentation & evaluations via EPIC

Utilized translators & visuals to communicate with non-English speakers

Spent time at cultural experiences throughout the week long experience

Backstrap weaving, ancient ruins, Antigua, attend outdoor markets, temazcal, herbal medicine lesson, visitation of OT/PT school, Mayan ceremony & more

Interventions: ADLs, functional mobility, education, & use of adaptive equipment

Assessments: Sensory Profile, DERS-SF, TVPS-4, The REAL, & BOT-3

Practiced documentation via _________