Ariel Sid
Modi‘in Makkabbim Re‘ut
Summary
Licensed & Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience in sensory integration and the school district. Knowledgeable about sensory processing and passionate about helping individuals with special needs achieve their greatest potential.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Chandler Jewish Preschool
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Piller Child Development
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kids Connections
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Collaborated with supervising OTR and interdisciplinary team to meet client’s treatment goals
- Affectively communicated and provided feedback to family and ABA staff
Internship Student
Simi Valley Unified School District
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Modified and adapted classroom environment to increase attention for optimal learning
- Provided sensory strategies in classroom setting to assist in self-regulation and organization of behavior
- Engaged in therapeutic activities to prime body prior to handwriting tasks (ie: fine motor, hand strengthening, swing, obstacle course)
- Emphasis on Handwriting using HWT
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kids Connections
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Implementation of treatment plan using SI approach
- Emphasis on organization of behavior using sensory strategies to increase engagement in occupation
- Provided daily documentation
- Affectively communicated and provided feedback to family and ABA staff
- Created PECS for non-verbal clients
Internship Student
Learning and Behavioral Center
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Facilitated OT group dynamics activities to children with ASD
Receptionist
MDS Medical Spa
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the spa
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments daily
- Created & filed new patient charts
- Assisted manager with daily tasks; took inventory, and restocked supplies
Program Assistant
Lindora Medical Clinic
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for front desk operations and directed patient flow
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments daily
- Promoted specials and sold weight loss products
- Assisted in educating patients on healthy products to facilitate weight loss
- Managed daily financial collections and general front office duties
Teacher's Assistant
Ilan Ramon Day School
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Assisted lead teacher with various daily activities; instructed children during arts and craft activities
- Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children; openly exchanged ideas with colleagues
Camp Counselor
Camp Calabasas
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Escorted children on outings and field trips; carefully monitored children's play activities
- Organized and led activities for groups of children
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
CBD College
Los Angeles, CAAssociate of Applied Science - Sociology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CASkills
- Patient & compassionate with an empathetic approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Meticulous; excellent time management skills
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Establishing and Maintaining client relationships
- Timely completion of documentations
Certification
BLS/CPR Certified – American Heart Association
HIPAA & OSHA Trained
Trained in CPI
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Chandler Jewish Preschool
01.2023 - 05.2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Piller Child Development
02.2021 - 03.2022
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kids Connections
12.2019 - 01.2021
Internship Student
Simi Valley Unified School District
10.2018 - 12.2018
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kids Connections
07.2018 - 09.2018
Internship Student
Learning and Behavioral Center
02.2018 - 03.2018
Receptionist
MDS Medical Spa
04.2016 - 12.2016
Program Assistant
Lindora Medical Clinic
08.2015 - 04.2016
Teacher's Assistant
Ilan Ramon Day School
01.2015 - 06.2015
Camp Counselor
Camp Calabasas
01.2012 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
CBD College
Associate of Applied Science - Sociology
Moorpark College
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