1. References Available Upon Request
Katherine Lee Steinman Westfall
1067 Azure Court * Cincinnati, OH 45230 * (859) 576-7243 * klsfdc@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a school based Occupational Therapist workingwith children of varyingages in an educational setting.
Employment
Supplemental HealthCare - School Therapist - Consultant 11/2015-5/2016
 Created functional IEP goals for various levelsof students
 Implemented IEP goals fromprevious therapistto aid with student progression in functionality
 Collaborated with team members on transition fromhigh school to post-graduate plans
Learn It Systems 03/2015-Present
 PRN position workingwith students who complete their schoolingvia OH-DELA
 Lead OT for OT/PT therapy team
 Supervision of a COTA/L to ensure appropriateservices arebeingdelivered to students in an OH academy
 Created and implemented visual supports to aidein improvingBADLs in the home
 Utilized Handwritingwithout Tears to aide in improvingstudent’s written communication
AppliedBehavioral Services 03/2013-Present
 Expanded knowledge of behavioral interventions and howthey apply to individuals with PDD disorders
 Developed therapeutic interventions to motivate the clientto improve their function for future opportunities
 Created and implemented an intervention for low vision patients
 Expanded knowledge of vocational skills,teachingtechniques,and supports for students to succeed in job placements
Level II Fieldwork 01/2013 – 06/2013
HealthSouthNorthern Kentucky Edgewood, KY 04/2013 – 06/2013
 Increased knowledge of FIM and the depth of this assessment
 Developed therapeutic interventions to motivate the clientto improve their function to return to their home
 Created and implemented an intervention for low vision patients
 Improved knowledge of billing,reimbursement, and documentation of services
Fayette County PublicSchools (FCPS) / Model Laboratory School Lexington, KY / Richmond, KY 01/2013 – 03/2013
 Designed and implemented interventions for students of all ages
 Collaborated with SLP on group activities for students with EBD
 Formulated transition outlines for students in high school, based on the Discovery Program
 Developed visual analysisof job tasks for students to succeed in job placements
Level I FieldworkRichmond, KY 01/2012 – 07/2012
 School based – Model Laboratory School
TherapeuticRecreation Camp CounselorLexington, KY 06/2005 – 07/2011
 Assisted individuals(ages 13-21) with disabilities with variousoccupations such aschangingclothes and creativeactivities
Organizations/Development
AOTA Membership 07/2011-Present
Special Olympicsof Kentucky- CertifiedCoachand UnifiedPartner 12/2004 – Present
Licensure
 Licensed Occupational Therapist,State of Ohio 01/2015-Present
Professional Development
 ARC of KentuckyAnnual Conference- March2015
o Presenter:RealPeople:Real Lives- Brothers andSisters Sharing Their Stories
 PREPaRE Conference – March 2015
o Host:PREPaREGrant Committee Topic:EveryMoment Counts:PromotingMental HealthThroughout the School Day
Skills Profile
 Capability to act as an advocate
 Adaptable to different diversities and environments
 Ability to recognize importance of and build upon
interpersonal relationships of family and friends
 FirstAid/AED Certified
Education
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond,KY
Masters ofScience in Occupational Therapy
August 2013 GPA: 3.75
ThesisCompletion:Expectationvs. Perspective: A personal
experience ofcompleting transition fromhighschool to community