Hayley Meredith

OCCT 508
28 August 2013
Professional Development Plan
Year 1
Personal 1. Balance my boyfriend moving to
Henderson and taking care of our pets
2. Build an exercise regimen, 3 x a week.
Finish my groupon for Body Barre classes
before December
Career 1. Complete a Professional Portfolio that I am
proud of and can build on
2. Begin networking with current OTs in the
Henderson area threw volunteering and
opportunities through Touro
Education 1. Continue to have high standards for myself
in academic and practical settings, my goal is
to stay above 90% in all my classes
2. Take advantage of volunteer opportunities
and get involved with the Henderson/Las
Vegas communities
Recreation / Leisure 1. Explore the southwest! Visit the Grand
Canyon, Sedona National Park, Red Rock, etc.
2. Go country western dancing at Stoneys
whenever I get a chance


Year 3
Personal 1. Begin paying back my undergraduate &
graduate student loans, 10 year plan
2. Stay in touch with my cohort mates when
we all move away from each other
Career 1. Find a job in an entry-level acute or setting
with good benefits
2. Start specialization training in neuro - OT
Education 1. Pass my NBCOT exam in the first year out
of school
2. Take neuro-based continuing education
classes, learn more about stroke intervention


Recreation / Leisure 1. Travel to Europe to visit my best friend
before settling into a career
2. Learn to play an instrument (piano or
ukulele)


Year 5
Personal 1. Be settled, and hopefully close to my family
in Oregon
2. Have a sense of balance between my home
life and work, find a church to be a member of
Career 1. Work in a setting with a neurological focus.
I would really like to work with patients who
have suffered CVA, TBI, or SPI.
2. Get involved in research related to neuro,
specifically on discovery learning post CVA
Education 1. Possibly pursue a doctorate degree in OT, I
may like to teach
2. Help advocate or establish more OT
graduate programs in Oregon
Recreation / Leisure 1. Explore parts of Canada and Alaska
2. Find a farmers market in my area to shop at
on the weekends


Year 10
Personal 1. Be married & have a family
2. Own my own home and property
Career 1. Work in a setting with a neurological focus.
I would really like to work with patients who
have suffered CVA, TBI, or SPI.
2. Get published for research done in neuro
about discovery learning
Education 1. Be an OT that will act as an FE for Touro
students
2. Attend the AOTA conference annually or
bi-annually, hopefully present research
Recreation / Leisure 1. Stay active and take advantage of Oregons
outdoor activities
2. Meet back up with my cohort mates in Las
Vegas for a reunion!