Michelle T.

Wilson
4218 Stone Way N. #403 Seattle, WA 98103 208.949.5382
ot16.michelle.wilson@nv.touro.edu
To: COMPANY AND PERSON

Please accept this letter and enclosed resume for the position of POSITION. I am a qualified
occupational therapy practitioner with a drive to continuously increase my knowledge to
better the profession. I chose this career, because the vast opportunities intrigue me. I am
compassionate and self-motivated priding myself on being a lifelong learner always seeking
ways to provide the best, evidence-based care to my patients. I enjoy the responsibility of
working as a contributing member of a team, as well as a driven independent worker.
I strongly believe my educational background from Touro University Nevada has prepared me
fully to be a successful practitioner. I have had multiple years of experience working with a
variety of populations across numerous fields, which provided me with endless opportunities
to develop my clinical reasoning skills. With the breadth and depth of my experience in a fastpaced environment and ability to remain organized and client-centered, I know COMPANY
NAME would benefit from my unique talents and skills.
I am excited to use my professional and educational background to enhance the success of
COMPANY NAME. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position in greater detail. I
look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience; I can be contacted via email at
ot16.michelle.wilson@nv.touro.edu or at (208) 949-5382. Thank you for taking time to review
my personal qualifications.

Sincerely,
Michelle Wilson, OTS

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Michelle T. Wilson
4218 Stone Way N. #403 Seattle, WA 98103 208.949.5382
ot16.michelle.wilson@nv.touro.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Entry level occupational therapy practitioner with ambition to constantly increase

knowledge and learn and grow professionally
Experience working with diverse populations ranging from pediatrics, geriatrics, college
aged individuals, to individuals with mental health diagnoses
Independent self-starter, motivated to work as a team player as well as independently
Knowledge of administering evidence-based assessment and screening tools
Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing occupation-based
treatment plans

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
NEVADA, HENDERSON, NV JUNE 2016
Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science & Health
IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID, MAY 2013

TOURO UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF

HONORS
Pi Theta Epsilon-OT Honor Society, Member
Spring 2015
Washington Indian Gaming Association, Scholarship Recipient
Spring 2015

FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
Level II Fieldwork Experiences:
Life Care Center of Kirkland, Kirkland, WA
Spring 2016
Skilled nursing facility and long-term care rehabilitation facility
o 190 beds total
Offered inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services
Home health evaluations completed to ensure safe discharge
Enhanced skills in initial evaluations, intervention planning, and assessment delivery
Enhanced skills in online documentation
Level I Fieldwork Experiences:
Mesa View Physical Rehabilitation, Mesquite, NV
Fall 2015
Spring Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
Spring 2015
Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
Spring 2015

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Opportunity Village Vocational Rehabilitation for Adolescents, Las Vegas, NV

Fall 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE
Behavior Interventionist
AUTISM SPECTRUM THERAPIES, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
2013-JUNE 2014
Key accomplishments:
Provided in-home behavioral therapy to children with autism and their families
Implemented ABA therapy plans as written by the program supervisor
Collected behavioral data during session

AUGUST

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 3rd Ed. Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
Fall 2015
Attended in services on: Advancing Occupational Therapy: The Evolution of the
Occupational Therapy Practice Framework; Goal Writing to Promote Occupation Based
Practice and Functional Outcomes
Washington Occupational Therapy Association Minicon, Lynnwood, WA
Spring 2015
Attended in services on: OT for Sleep and Pain; Pain and Occupation; Visual Dysfunction
and TBI for OT's
Stepping On, Las Vegas, NV
Fall 2015
Obtained certification to teach fall prevention courses
Co-lead fall prevention course to reduce falls among geriatric population
Occupational Therapy Student Ambassador, Touro University Nevada
Fall-Spring 2014
Provided additional information to incoming interviewees regarding occupational
therapy program
Educated physician assistant students about the occupational therapy field
Human Anatomy Lab Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
FALL 2013
Facilitated human anatomy laboratory for undergraduate students
Wrote and distributed weekly quizzes and tests
Taught weekly lecture

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CarFit, Las Vegas, NV
Spring 2015
Painted Turtle, Lake Hughes, CA
Spring 2015

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Member
April 2014-Present

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Washington Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA), Member

December 2014-Present

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
NBCOT, OTR
Summer 2016
OTL, Washington
Summer 2016
American Heart Association, CPR
Summer 2014
Certified Peer Health Educator, BACCHUS Network
Spring 2013
Mental Health First Aid
2013

Spring

REFERENCES
SHANNON MARTIN, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS
702-777-3247
Shannon.Martin@tun.touro.edu Assistant professor for the School of Occupational Therapy,
Touro University Nevada
HEATHER FOGED, ORT/L
Hfroged@hotmail.com
Life Care Center of Kirkland

425-823-2323

WHITNEY HAMMEL, MSEd, BCBA

541-980-5184
whammel@autismtherapies.com
Programme Specialist at Autism Centre for Excellence