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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 across inpatient, outpatient, home health settings, schools, past SI clinic owner. Current Rehab hospital setting, on a feeding team.

Pace: Moderate

Teaching style: Student centered emphasizing analysis, clinical reasoning and ability to teach back, a proven method of retaining critical information.

Available: Friday afternoons, weekends

I have 17 years of experience as a COTA® and OTR®/L. I have helped many students to date pass the OT exam by specializing in creating individualized study plans that emphasize question dissection technique and decreasing test-taking anxiety. I have developed an array of supplemental study guides for difficult topics to aide in mastering content and preparation strategies which have proven beneficial for first time test-takers as well as experienced test-takers. All of my study guides and examination taking strategies that are adaptable to all learning styles making my sessions interactive, informative and insightful to ensure success both in content mastery as well as identifying and understanding larger themes to prepare 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: My sessions are fast paced and comprehensive but are guided by individual needs based on areas of study and preparation. Identifying opportunities for improvement is crucial for study success.

Available: Weekday mornings and evenings Monday-Friday.

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 passed the exam, and so will you.

Specialization: Teach and tutor introductory occupational therapy across the lifespan, pediatrics, geriatrics, and wellness.

Pace: Moderate/Fast

Teaching style: student-centered, encouraging and confidence-building, with focus on improving clinical reasoning skills.

Available: Weekday and Sunday mornings and afternoons, occasional evenings (PST).

Not only did I get a 530 on my first try, but I also have a deep understanding on how influential therapists are in the lives of their patients, because I am a trauma survivor myself. This correlates to my deep desire to empower you with the confidence, skills, and knowledge so that you can be a competent, licensed therapist.

Specialization: Physical disabilities and, OT theory (models, frames of reference)

Pace: Slow

Teaching Style: slow, methodical, motivating, and articulate

I am very confident in helping you crack the OT code. I will teach you tricks that I've learnt, to decipher questions and to find the correct answer. I will familiarize you with the flow of the exam and how to pace yourselves to ensure you have adequate time to finish. Each of my sessions will be catered to you and your specific needs. I am a military vet and the son of an OT so selfless service is in my blood. Looking forward to our next session and passing this exam together!”

Specialization: SCI levels, ACL, Reisberg Scale, RLA, Domain 2: selecting and implementing interventions (55% of questions on COTA exam)

Works with: OTA’s Only

Teaching style: Student- driven pace with constant encouragement. I can accommodate to your learning style to insure you get the most out of your tutoring session.

Available: Weekday and weekend afternoons (EST)

I am very confident in helping you crack the OT code. I will teach you tricks that I've learned to decipher questions to find the correct answer. Familiarize you with the flow of the exam and pacing to ensure you have adequate time to finish. Each of my sessions will be catered to you and your needs. I am a military vet and the son of an OT so selfless service is in my blood. Looking forward to our next session and passing this exam together!

Through my own thorough analysis of the OT material as well as my previous experience being a tutor, I will help you find an individualized way to learn the OT material and feel confident in your ability pass the exam. I will assist you in breaking down questions and will improve your clinical reasoning skills. My own extremely rigorous and systematic study plan for the OT exam allowed me to receive a score of 506. After passing the exam I jumped into a thoroughly complex Rural OT role - being responsible for a caseload of all ages (pediatrics through geriatrics), as well as a complex array of health conditions requiring me to apply many areas of OT to real life.

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.