Simon Demian
Newbury
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Passageway School
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with data collection, behavioral logs, progress monitoring, and record keeping
- Built positive relationships with students resulting in increased student engagement and motivation
- Implemented positive interventions that resulted in decreased behavior reduction in student disruptions.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OTAS
Williams Speech Therapy
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OTAS
Canyon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
Adminstrative Assistant
Williams Speech Therapy
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OTAS
Ventura Psychiatry Inpatient Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducted group therapy and individualized therapy using Cognitive behavioral skills model to increase coping skills and symptom reduction in patients with anxiety and depression
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Stanbridge University
09-2026
Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assisant
CBD College, Los Angeles
01.2022
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Arabic
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Soft Skills: Effective communication, ability to work under pressure, patience, decision-making, time management, self-motivation, creativity, adaptability, leadership, teamwork
- Documentation
Certification
2020- American Heart Association/ BLS & CPR certified
Timeline
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Passageway School
01.2023 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OTAS
Williams Speech Therapy
08.2022 - 03.2023
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OTAS
Canyon Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Adminstrative Assistant
Williams Speech Therapy
01.2022 - 07.2022
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, OTAS
Ventura Psychiatry Inpatient Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Stanbridge University
Associate's Degree - Occupational Therapy Assisant
CBD College, Los Angeles
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