PATRICIA TREINEN
Superior
Summary
Mission-driven educator and licensed Occupational Therapist with 20 years of combined clinical and school-based experience, including 14+ years supporting Catholic school classrooms. Specialized in executive functioning, early literacy, and supporting diverse learners, including students with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD. Proven track record of implementing systems that increase student independence and support long-term academic success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Consultant
Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic School
01.2024 - Current
- Advise instructional leadership on early literacy, classroom engagement, and student support systems
- Implement instructional strategies that strengthen student engagement, executive functioning, and early literacy outcomes across targeted classrooms
School-Based Occupational Therapy Consultant
St. Louis Catholic School
01.2012 - Current
- Implemented school-wide systems that increased student independence and self-advocacy, reducing reliance on adult support by middle school
- Supported differentiated instruction, behavior, and engagement across PreK–8 classrooms through collaboration with teachers and families
- Used student performance data within MTSS frameworks to design targeted supports and improve classroom outcomes
- Developed individualized plans to support student access, participation, and progress within the classroom
- Provided staff training and consultation to strengthen instructional practices and support student success
Occupational Therapist
Good Samaritan Hospital, Imagine! EI
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Delivered occupational therapy services across hospital, rehabilitation, NICU, and early intervention settings
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to identify physical, cognitive, and social-emotional factors affecting functional performance
- Treated patients with complex medical, developmental, and neurological conditions using evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize functional outcomes
- Delivered training and consultation to clinical staff to enhance service delivery and improve patient care across multiple departments
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Fort Collins05-2002
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-1999
Skills
- Executive Functioning & Student Independence
- IEP Support & Individualized Learning Plans
- Tiered Student Support & Intervention Systems (MTSS)
- Differentiated Instruction & Intervention Design
- Behavior, Engagement & Classroom Support
- Early Literacy & Foundational Skill Development
- Assessment & Data-Informed Intervention
- Sensory & Developmental Strategies
- Multisensory & Adaptive Instructional Strategies
- Collaboration with Teachers, Families & Administration
Certification
- Licensed Occupational Therapist: NBCOT & Colorado
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Certified Specialist
- ADHD Certified Specialist
- Vision Therapist Certified Specialist & Instructor
- Seeing My Time Instructor - Executive Functioning
- Feeding Intervention Specialist
- Post-Professional Dyslexia Training from Elaine Huot
- Learning and Handwriting Without Tears Certification
- Executive Function Mastery Course Certification
Timeline
Education Consultant
Blessed Miguel Pro Catholic School
01.2024 - Current
School-Based Occupational Therapy Consultant
St. Louis Catholic School
01.2012 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Good Samaritan Hospital, Imagine! EI
01.2000 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln