Diarra Everett

Experience

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  Autism Charlotte

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Summer Intern

  Facilitated activities in-home to assist 7 year old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, social skills, and complete school work. Gained regular feedback from an Occupational Therapist at his school, The Cyzner Institute, to use at home.

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  ABC Language Stimulation School

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

  Planned and implemented daily activities (fine, gross, and visual motor skills, self-help, executive functioning, etc.) pertaining to the theme of the week for each group; Assisted Teachers, Occupational and Speech therapists as needed. Resource for children in need of low stress environments, incorporating learned therapy strategies into the classroom and gauging individual progress to catch students up to their age-appropriate learning level. Instructed yoga class once per week. This position provided learning experience prior to attending graduate school. Show less

  • Special Education Paraeducator

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Student Intern

    Jan 2019 - May 2019
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  Towson University

  Aug 2020 - now

  Graduate Assistant

  Graduate Assistant in Towson University's Tutoring and Learning Center. Responsibilities include assisting with developmental tutor training towards CRLA Certification, facilitating academic skill workshops,1:1 academic coaching, group coaching, and operating social media pages

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  The Institute for Well-being

  Mar 2021 - May 2021

  Level 1 Fieldwork - Mental Health OT

  Participated and led virtual sessions on microwave cooking skills for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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  Port Discovery Children's Museum

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Summer Community Outreach Associate

  Compiled, organized, and shipped 9-weeks of virtual learning kits for summer camps located in the Baltimore area and surrounding communities. Provided audio and visual support for virtual session leaders. Reported to manager for other duties as assigned.

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  Johns Hopkins Hospital

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Level 1 Fieldwork - Physical Disabilities OT

  Gained experience in an inpatient acute care physical disability setting and outpatient low vision under the supervision of licensed OTs.

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  The Institute for Well-being

  Feb 2022 - now

  Level 1 Fieldwork - Pediatric OT

  Facilitating, planning, and implementing intervention plans for "Teeny Tigers Program" for children under 3 years old in need of occupational therapy.

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  The League for People with Disabilities

  Mar 2022 - now

  Level 1 Fieldwork - Community-Based OT

  Supporting the occupation of social participation in virtual sessions for people diagnosed with MS.