Marget- OTR®/L
As a seasoned OT tutor and proud mother of a COTA®, I am well versed in all aspects of tackling your final exam! Working in pediatrics for most of my career, and guest lecturing in two local university programs, I understand content and learning strengths and differences. Using logic and clinical reasoning to analyze questions are key areas we can develop together.
Specialization: Pediatrics- inpatient, outpatient, home health, schools. Specialist in SI and feeding.
Pace: Moderate
Teaching style: Student-centred emphasizing analysis, clinical reasoning and ability to teach back, a proven method of retaining critical information.
Available: Friday afternoons, weekends
Dr. Kate- OTR®/L
With several years of experience writing questions for the OT exam and teaching occupational therapy, I'll help you improve your weak areas, enhance your clinical reasoning and ensure you're comfortable with key topics. Hundreds of my students have passed the exam, and so will you.
Specialization: Occupational therapy across the lifespan, pediatrics, geriatrics, and wellness.
Pace: Moderate/Fast
Teaching style: Student-centred, encouraging and confidence-building, with focus on improving clinical reasoning skills.
Available: Weekday and Sunday mornings and afternoons, occasional evenings (PST)
Jenna- MSOT, OTR®/L
I used Pass The OT while studying for the OT exam and passed by 40 points on my first attempt. I will assist you in breaking down questions and will improve your clinical reasoning skills. Understanding what the question is asking you and being aware of certain buzzwords such as “initially, best and next” is key to passing the exam. I will adapt to your learning style and guide you through the process.
Specialization: Physical disabilities, stroke, TBI, adult rehab, adult geriatrics.
Pace: Moderate/Slow
Teaching style: Motivational, breaking down questions, understanding key concepts, relating information to students.
Available: Weeknights and Saturday mornings (EST).
Jessica- OTR®/L
I have helped many students pass the OT exam by creating individualized study plans that emphasize question dissection techniques and decrease test-taking anxiety. I have developed supplemental study guides for difficult topics which are adaptable to all learning styles, preparing students to critically analyze and respond to new and challenging scenarios.
Specialization: Adult acute care, sub-acute rehab and outpatient therapy practices.
Pace: Moderate/Fast
Teaching style: Identifying opportunities for improvement is crucial for study success. Interactive and comprehensive, guided by your individual needs. Interactive.
Available: Weekday mornings and evenings Monday-Friday.
Laura- OTR®/L
I have more than a decade of tutoring experience. I am compassionate and caring and love to help others succeed and be able to find the strategies and tools that work the best for them. I am able to work with a variety of learning styles and students and can individualize tutoring strategies to best suit each student.
Specialization: School-based, early intervention, acute care, acute rehab, outpatient, outpatient rehab
Pace: Fast
Teaching style: Adapt to each student's learning style. Target your most important areas. Compassionate and encouraging. Help set realistic goals with each student.
Available: Every other Monday, and Fridays.
Angela- OTR®/L
As a natural-born leader, teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others has always been a personal and professional passion. My tutor reputation of helping countless students pass their exams throughout the years has even earned me the title as Senior PasstheOT Tutor! I am currently a certified driver specialist, low vision specialist, certified aging in place therapist, and working towards my lymphedema and wound care specialist certification.
Specialization: Geriatrics - Hands/UE/Splints, Burns, W/C seating and mobility, low vision, adaptive technology, driver rehab and return to work rehabilitation. Test-taking strategies and methodologies to decode the questions, with special emphasis in Domain 3 (which commonly students struggle with out of all 4 domains).
Pace: Variable pending the student's learning style - I also work well with students with testing accommodations.
Teaching style: If you are primarily a visual, hands on learner - then I'm the tutor for you! All sessions are very interactive, non-lecture style completed via Zoom and Google Docs.
Available: Most weekdays morning and/or afternoons with a few evening spots, select Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings. If you have special time requests, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule!
Cory- OTR®/L
I am an expert in the field of the upper extremity and splinting. I am able to help you develop your critical thinking skills and test taking strategies in order to help you succeed. Each of my sessions is catered to you and your needs. All my sessions are conducted over Zoom. I am looking forward to working with you and passing this exam together!
Specialization: Hands, splints, physical disabilities, SCI, stroke, inpatient, skilled nursing facilities.
Pace: Slow to fast, depending on what works best for the student.
Teaching style: I am able to accommodate to any style of learning style to help you achieve your goals. I use either the teach-back method or more of a lecture type method.
Available: Afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
Dr. Shahana- OTR®/L
As someone who frequently guest lectures at various OT programs around the country about my practice, I can say first hand I have mastered breaking down difficult concepts for students in a way that is easier to understand. Not only can I provide ways for you to break down questions in a way that makes sense, but I also can assist you with efficient and effective study methods that are going to make you feel better and less stressed. I work best with students who are just starting out studying and want extra clarity and direction, or students who have been studying on their own for a while and want someone to help guide them.
Specialization: Everything pediatrics, Frames of references, Mental Health groups, Spinal Cord Injuries.
Pace: Slow / Moderate
Teaching style: Initially, I guide you in understanding how to figure out what the question is asking. Once we understand that, I allow you to find your strengths in relation to this exam to build your confidence up to pass this test once and for all!
Available: Week nights and weekends. Sessions availble via Zoom
Dr. Tucker OTR®/L
Having an author of the NBCOT® as a mentor and with my experience as an educational provider, I have developed skills of taking complicated concepts and simplifying them into more understandable material and strategies that will help with answering test questions. Collaboratively, we can work together for your success. I look forward to working with you!
Specialization: Neuro rehab, psychosocial approaches, physical disabilities, biomechanics & sport injuries
Pace: Moderate
Teaching style: Visual, analytical, empowering, use of acronyms & mnemonics
Availability: Evenings (EST) and weekends
|
