I'm a licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L) with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, both from New England Institute of Technology. I worked as a certified OTA for about five years before becoming an OTR in 2022, so I know both the OTA and OTR exam paths and what each level of coursework demands. I'm also a Certified Stroke Rehab Professional, MoCA certified, and hold an NBCOT micro credential in Mental Health and...
I'm a licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L) with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant, both from New England Institute of Technology. I worked as a certified OTA for about five years before becoming an OTR in 2022, so I know both the OTA and OTR exam paths and what each level of coursework demands. I'm also a Certified Stroke Rehab Professional, MoCA certified, and hold an NBCOT micro credential in Mental Health and Stroke.
My clinical experience spans acute care at a Level I trauma center, skilled nursing, home-based care, and mental health, working with adults and older adults. During my master's fieldwork, I supervised and mentored OTA students, and in my work I've trained patients and colleagues, led weekly therapy groups, served on an interview board and documentation review committee, and chair the Mental Health Special Interest Group for the Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association. I'm also the author of a published guide on managing suffering in daily life.
As a tutor, I focus on clinical reasoning over memorization. I start by finding where you're struggling, then work through case-based questions and real scenarios, and teach test-taking strategies for NBCOT-style questions. I can help with neuroscience, kinesiology, mental health OT, documentation, evaluations, and fieldwork or interview prep. My students are adult learners, mostly OT and OTA students and new graduates, in one-on-one sessions. I'm available evenings and weekends.
