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Melody Blackham

Occupational Therapist
Timaru,CAN

Summary

Occupational therapy professional with eight years' experience in educating and upskilling adults to support individual student needs and goals. This has resulted in strengths in a collaborative and team approach to problem solving challenges to support ākonga's participation and engagement in an educational setting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Ministry Of Education
02.2017 - Current


  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support client goals.
  • Upskill and educate kaiako and families on students challenges and interventions to support engagement and participation in the classroom. .
  • Tailoring plans to meet student's individual needs and goals related to an OT domain of concern. For example, sensory needs, physical challenges, equipment, adapting the task or environment.
  • Facilitate systemic work through upskilling groups of staff or whole schools on interventions that could support all learners including ones with additional needs.
  • Navigate diverse family situations sensitively, incorporating cultural considerations into plans.
  • Utilized standardized assessments to evaluate client progress.
  • Developed a strong rapport with clients, fostering a positive relationships and trust.
  • Reduce classroom barriers to engagement for students with additional needs by collaborating with teachers to modify materials/resources, for example assistive technology.
  • Strengthened parental involvement by offering education on techniques to support their childs development at home.
  • Developed strong communication skills through running meetings for both parents and school staff and providing detailed progress reports and collaborating in IEP meetings.
  • Strengthened organizational skills through managing and attending my own appointments in school.

Tutor

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin , Otago
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying.
  • Supported students with helpful study tips and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, understand readings, and support with any questions related to topics.

Freezing Worker

Silver Fern Farms Pareora
Timaru
11.2013 - 02.2014
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Dedication and motivation to work through physical challenges related to the work.
  • Regularly kept me employed as a summer job between studying at Otago Polytechnic.

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy With Distinction -

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin
04.2001 -

Diploma - Te-Reo And Tikaka Maori For Ceremonial Use

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin
04.2001 -

NCEA -

Timaru Girls High School
Timaru
04.2001 -

Skills

Effective communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Facilitation and presenting skills

Documentation skills

Progress monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Goal setting with use of SMART goals

Tailored interventions based on individual needs

Problem-solving abilities

Relationship and Rapport building

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Ministry Of Education
02.2017 - Current

Tutor

Otago Polytechnic
09.2015 - 12.2015

Freezing Worker

Silver Fern Farms Pareora
11.2013 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy With Distinction -

Otago Polytechnic
04.2001 -

Diploma - Te-Reo And Tikaka Maori For Ceremonial Use

Otago Polytechnic
04.2001 -

NCEA -

Timaru Girls High School
04.2001 -

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