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Tani Guterman

@taniguterman

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Senior occupational therapist delivering occupation-based pediatric care through evidence-led practice and education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue delivering pediatric, occupation-based OT for school and family settings, while partnering with a supportive team. I want opportunities to teach, present, and grow my creative education through speaking and published resources.

I’m an O.T. licensed Occupational Therapist who provides occupation-based services to children, with a strong focus on school-based support and individualized needs. I earned my Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Long Island University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.93/4.00 GPA.

Since May 2015, I’ve worked as an Occupational Therapist providing services for children with O.T. mandates on their IEPs, including note-taking, consulting, and related responsibilities. During the pandemic, I delivered remote OT services to children with medical diagnoses, and I also provide hands-on OT support through an agency serving children ages 3–5.

I’m also committed to teaching and knowledge-sharing. As an Adjunct Professor (Leadership; Anatomy & Physiology I), and through public speaking with AOTA, I translate practice into accessible, practical learning—covering topics like occupation-based health assessment and intervention and sensory integration.

Beyond clinical work, I bring creativity and communication to my profession through leadership and media. I’ve served as CEO of Jewishpodcasts.fm, founded and host an Occupational Therapy Podcast (“The Tani Talks Living Minute”), and published work including a children’s activity page and a “Find Fivel” book series.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Professor, Leadership

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Sara Schenirer College/Saint Peter’s University

May 2024 - Present (2 years)

Served as an adjunct professor teaching Leadership, supporting student learning through course instruction and delivery.

Higher Education Teaching Learning Support

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Podcast Founder & Host

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The Tani Talks

Mar 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)

Founded and hosted an occupational therapy podcast, creating and delivering content focused on occupational-therapy education and community engagement.

Content Creation Occupational Therapy Education Interviewing Communication Skills Audience Engagement

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Occupational Therapist (IEP)

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D.O.E.

May 2015 - Present (11 years)

Provided occupational therapy services to children with OT mandates on their IEPs, including documentation, note-taking, and consulting responsibilities.

Occupational Therapy Pediatric Therapy Clinical Documentation note taking

Adjunct Professor, Anatomy & Phys

University of Mount Saint Vincent

Provided adjunct instruction for Anatomy & Physiology I, delivering course content and supporting student understanding.

Anatomy Physiology Lecture Delivery Instructional Design Student Support Academic Teaching

Hands-On Chinuch Leader

Moshava Ba’ir Long Island

Developed and implemented summer curriculum using fine motor and sensory tasks, facilitating hands-on chinuch and musical oneg experiences.

Sensory Based Programming Child Development Support Facilitation Musical Oneg Leadership Lesson planning

Remote Occupational Therapist

D.O.E.

Delivered remote occupational therapy services to children with medical diagnoses during the pandemic period, supporting treatment and caregiver coordination.

Pediatric Care Medical Diagnosis Support Caregiver Coaching Treatment Planning Occupational Therapy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Long Island University

Bachelor of Science / Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy

2011 - 2014

Grade: Summa Cum Laude; GPA 3.93/4.00

Activities and societies: Valedictorian of Day Program class; Excellence in Research Award (May 2014); Academic Excellence Award (May 2014).

Earned a combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Long Island University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Honors included a 3.93/4.00 GPA and valedictorian of the Day Program class.