Licensed pediatric occupational therapist with 6+ years supporting children with sensory processing, fine-motor, and developmental needs across clinic and school settings. Skilled in sensory integration, handwriting remediation, and caregiver coaching. Known for collaborative IEPs and measurable progress that keeps kids engaged in daily routines.
Employment History
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Lakeside Children's Therapy Center · Minneapolis, MN
Jun, 2022 · Present
Caseload of 28–32 children weekly (ages 2–12) with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder
Designed sensory diets and fine-motor programs that improved handwriting fluency scores ~25% over 12 weeks for school-age clients
Co-led monthly caregiver workshops (avg 18 families) on home sensory strategies and mealtime routines
Partnered with SLPs and PTs on 40+ interdisciplinary plans per year; reduced no-show rate 15% via reminder + prep kits
Documented SOAP notes in EHR with 98% on-time compliance for insurance audits
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Twin Cities Public Schools (contract via Metro Therapy Partners) · Minneapolis, MN
Aug, 2019 · May, 2022
Served 3 elementary campuses; caseload ~45 students with IEPs/504s for fine-motor, sensory, and self-care goals
Wrote and updated OT goals for 60+ IEPs annually; presented progress at team meetings with teachers and parents
Trained classroom aides on push-in strategies that cut pull-out disruptions ~20%
Built low-cost sensory toolkits for 12 classrooms using district materials budget
Coordinated summer transition packets so rising middle-schoolers kept skill continuity
Occupational Therapy Assistant / Entry OT
Northstar Pediatric Rehab · St. Paul, MN
Jun, 2017 · Jul, 2019
Assisted licensed OTs with evaluations and treatment for outpatient pediatrics
Ran 1:1 sessions focused on grasp strength, bilateral coordination, and ADLs
Maintained therapy equipment inventory and sanitized sensory gym daily
Shadowed evals and earned full OT licensure while employed
Education
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
2017
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI
2015
Skills
Pediatric OT
Sensory Integration
Handwriting Without Tears
IEP collaboration, Caregiver coaching, Fine-motor remediation, ADL training, EHR documentation, Interdisciplinary teamwork, Early intervention
Languages
English · native
Korean · intermediate
Courses
Licenses & Certifications
Minnesota / NBCOT / USC-WPS
Licensed Occupational Therapist, Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy
NBCOT Registered OT
Sensory Integration Certified (USC/WPS continuum coursework)
CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
Extra-curricular Activities
Volunteer coach
Special Olympics Minnesota · Minnesota
2020 · Present
Volunteer coach supporting athletes at Special Olympics Minnesota events since 2020.