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Henry Hudson School 28
Hometown:
Rochester, NY
Class Information:
Room Number: 114
Students per Class: up to 25
Class Description:
I work with autistic students, students with sensory processing problems, students with learning and attention disabilities, as well as students with motor coordination difficulties within a public school setting. Many of our students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with relatively few resources at home.
Position:
OT
Needs:
I would like to use popular technology media to teach students skills, such as motor coordination and eye traacking skills. At the present time I am using materials that I make myself that are not as motivating to students as technology would be. I would like to use motor coordination games like "DDR" and "WII" as well as "Guitar Hero" and "Flash Focus" for Nintendo DS. These devices address many of the skills we are working on with students in a much more appealing manner, which would lead to more frequent practice and greater improvement.
My Philosophy:
Motivation is 9/10 of learning.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been an OT for 24 years in a variety of settings. I love kids and love my job. I am always looking for different, interesting and creative ways to address skills that will benefit students. I have been with the public school district for 3 years.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Buffalo
Activities:
yoga, brain gym, oculomotor/ vision therapy exercises, traditional skills teaching approaches, cognitive-behavioraltechniques
Favorite Books:
Clinical Kinesiology by Signe Brunnstrom GreenEggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Quotes:
It takes a village to raise a child
Interests:
gardening, reading, running, making jewelry
Employment History:
Mary Cariola Children's Center United Cerebral Palsy Monroe BOCES #2 Early Intervention and preschool Services of Monroe County RochesterCity School District
Why Do I Teach?:
I am an occupational therapist teaching visual motor coordination and perceptual skills to elementary grade students in a public school.