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Maggie Forbes

London

Summary

Occupational Therapist Student with a genuine passion for developmentally appropriate practices. Skilled in working with neurodiverse children/adolescents in various settings including schools and home health. Former educator specializing in holistic and early childhood education, bringing a unique perspective to therapy sessions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapy Student

Ealing Rehabilitation Team
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Worked 12-week in specialized outpatient rehabilitation for young adults living with complex psychosis
  • Documented patient progress and communicated therapeutic outcomes during weekly MDT meetings to maximize patients' level of independence.

Occupational Therapy Student

Social Services
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Utilized the compensatory frame of reference to assist patients with ADL’s and prescribe adaptive equipment, home adaptations and assistive devices to maximize independence
  • Conducted mobility assessment at Blue Badge Clinic.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Application of core OT skills and OT process

Lead Educator Grade 1-3

Mountain Phoenix Community School
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Developed dynamic Waldorf curriculum to achieve student participation and promote physical, mental, and social development for each grade level
  • Managed classroom assistant's responsibilities and schedule
  • Collaborated in IEP meetings with administrators, occupational therapists, teachers, speech language pathologists, parents, psychologists and social workers to support diverse learners and implement student interventions
  • Utilized the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework to progress monitor and support growth of students.
  • Nourished collaborative relationships with families across several years to maintain a healthy classroom community

Lead Educator Grade 2

Maui Community School
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Observed and evaluated student’s performance, social development and physical health with documentation and progress reports
  • Mentored and supplied academic enrichment materials to homeschooling families through meetings and individual consultations.
  • Hosted caregiver educational evenings to share information on child development stages and how Waldorf Education builds upon academic's in the primary years

Lead Educator Grade 2

Wahiawa Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with grade level peers to support instruction
  • Diversified lessons to meet the needs of English Language Learners, 504’s and IEP’s.

Lead Educator Grade 5

Kamalani Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Founding teacher and Chair of Student Council and Family Communications
  • Active involvement in professional development on drama and visual art strategies
  • Provided exemplary instruction evidenced by Writing and Reading SBA 2018 passing score of 80%.

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -

Brunel University London
12.2025

Certification - Waldorf/Steiner Teacher

West Coast Institute of Anthroposophy
Vancouver, Canada
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Child Development

University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2017

Skills

  • Experienced in neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, DCD, mental health)
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Child Development and Early Childhood Training
  • Strong Family/Parent Communication

Certification

  • Occupational Therapist Msc Student
  • Early Literacy Specialist Endorsement PreK- Third Grade (2022)
  • Licensed Early Childhood Teacher (2017)
  • Licensed Elementary Teacher (2017)
  • Certified Waldorf Teacher (2023)
  • CPR/AED Pediatrics and Adult Certification

Awards

  • Dean's International Scholarship (2023-2025)
  • Dissertation;Comparing Writing Quality in Typed vs. Handwritten Work: Supporting Children with Handwriting Difficulties

Timeline

Occupational Therapy Student

Ealing Rehabilitation Team
06.2024 - 09.2024

Occupational Therapy Student

Social Services
01.2024 - 02.2024

Lead Educator Grade 1-3

Mountain Phoenix Community School
01.2020 - 01.2023

Lead Educator Grade 2

Maui Community School
01.2019 - 01.2020

Lead Educator Grade 2

Wahiawa Elementary School
01.2018 - 01.2019

Lead Educator Grade 5

Kamalani Academy
01.2017 - 01.2018

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy -

Brunel University London

Certification - Waldorf/Steiner Teacher

West Coast Institute of Anthroposophy

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Child Development

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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