Tutoring for the NBCOT® Exam (OTA®)

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

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.

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)

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. Looking forward to our next session and passing this exam together!

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

Pace: Moderate

Teaching style: Student- driven pace with constant encouragement. Accommodate to your learning style to ensure you get the most out of our sessions.

Available: Weekday and weekend afternoons (EST)

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.

I used Pass The OT while studying for the OT exam and passed 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).

By collaborating with a former OT test writer 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

I used PassTheOT when I was studying for the NBCOT® exam, and the tutoring is what clicked for me. I have unique OT experience in uncommon settings, I can help you understand concepts in a way it makes sense. I can assist you with breaking down questions, sharpen your clinical thinking skills, and help you gain confidence to pass this exam! I have my Doctorate and have experience with understanding all kinds of scenarios and questions. I work best with students who really are studying well on their own but may need additional assistance.

Specialization: Inpatient & Outpatient Peds, Pediatric Mental Health, Feeding, Milestones, OT Process & Framework.

Pace: Slow/Moderate

Teaching style: Help you identify your strengths & weaknesses with breaking down questions. Guide you through practice questions & training your thought process.

Available: Sundays