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Professional Leadership Plan

Tiffany Poon
Touro University Nevada

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Personal Statement

I am a hard-working, articulate and well organized individual. I am able to adapt to challenges when they arise while
remaining aware of professional roles and boundaries. I have the ability to implement treatment programs that increase a clients
ability to carry out activities or occupations independently, and with more confidence. I have extensive experiences working with
children of all ages in outpatient settings, early intervention/home settings, and school settings. I also have experience working with
adults in a skilled nursing facility, in acute care, and in the mental health setting. I am skillful in managing multiple caseloads,
prioritizing needs, and completing documentation in an efficient and timely manner.
Mission and Vision Statement
My vision as an occupational therapist is to engage in a continuous and active learning community, meeting the dynamic needs
of a diverse and global society in order to promote health, well-being, and participation in life through occupational engagement. My
mission is to be a reflective, creative, skillful, and an ethical occupational therapist. I will meet this mission by emphasizing evidencebased practice and professional reasoning, creating diverse and integrative experiences with clients and families, fostering
collaborative engagement with interdisciplinary team members, and promoting the importance of occupational participation to support
health and resilience for individuals, groups, and populations.
Strengths
I strive for harmony within groups. I am able to skillfully seek areas of agreement instead of conflict. I consider everyones
point of view and lead them towards a consensus. I am deliberative when making decisions and choices. I exercise good judgment and

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carefully anticipate any obstacles. I am consistent. I treat everyone with consistency by adhering to the rules. I have the ability to
complete anything by concentrating my mental and physical energy on immediate challenges and opportunities. I show discipline,
working well with a routine and with structure. I am always prepared to contribute to any groups thinking or in activities. I am a
natural tactician, anticipating what needs to be done and executing the plan. Lastly, I am optimistic. I am very inspired by the future
and what it could be. I am able to transform whatever I believe is possible into tangible outcomes.
Growth Needs
I spend more time on certain tasks to obtain perfection; however, I have confidence in my decisions and am able to work
efficiently. Another area for growth include, knowing my limits when accepting new projects or tasks. I get easily excited when new
projects interest me and I tend to take on many responsibilities. However, I have developed great multi-tasking skills and can apply
my focus in many different areas and contribute meaningful ideas.
Leadership Style
I select the leadership style of situational leadership because I am highly adaptable in many situations. I can effectively adapt
my leadership style to appropriately match the development level of my colleagues. I have the capacity to set high but attainable goals
for an individual and/or group. I am also willing to take responsibility for the task as well as provide relevant education to an
individual and/or group for the task. I will coach, motivate, and lead my colleagues.

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Goals

Date
Established:
One Year

Goals:
(SMART)
(1) By September 2016, I
will participate in one
continuing education
opportunity each month in
my field of interests to
continue my professional
development and career
advancement.

(2) By September 2016, I

will become a fieldwork
educator to a level I
student, providing highquality educational
opportunities with my
knowledge, supervision,
and direction.

Actions:
(1)
-

Seek out
opportunities
Find topics that are
of interest
Set aside time to
attend/receive
CEUs
Apply knowledge
to practice

Outcome
Measure:
(1)
- 12 CEUs at the
end of the year

Resources:

(2)

(2)

(1)
-

AOTA website
NOTA/COTA
Work facilitys
bulletin board

AOTA website
Fieldwork educator
coordinator of
occupational
therapy program
Dr. Ashley Fecht

(2)
-

Attend a fieldwork
educator certificate
workshop
Contact an
occupational
therapy program to
express interest in
becoming a
fieldwork educator
Review guidelines
provided by
occupational
therapy program
and AOTA website

Fieldwork
educator
certificate
Fieldwork level
I student
Fieldwork
educator
evaluation

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-

Three Year

(1) By September 2018, I

will become a fieldwork
educator to a level II
student, providing highquality educational
opportunities with my
knowledge, supervision,
and direction.

(1)

(1)
-

(2) By September 2018, I

will enroll in an

Have an open door

policy with my
student
Help develop skills
with my student
through situational
leadership skills
Contact an
occupational
therapy program to
express interest in
becoming a
fieldwork educator
Review guidelines
provided by
occupational
therapy program
and AOTA website
Have an open door
policy with my
student
Help develop skills
with my student
through situational
leadership skills

(2)
-

Research available
programs

(1)
-

Fieldwork level
II student
Fieldwork
educator
evaluation

AOTA website
Fieldwork educator
coordinator of
occupational
therapy program
Dr. Ashley Fecht

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occupational therapy
Doctorate program, to
continue my professional
development and further
increasemy knowledge,
applying it to my clinical
experience.

Five Year

(1) By September 2020, I

will speak to local high
schools and colleges about
occupational therapy and
motivate prospective
students to look into the
field of occupational
therapy.

(1)
-

Discuss with my
(2)
mentor and
supervisor
Apply for three
Doctorate
programs
Continue with
work while
completing class to
receive Doctorate
degree
Increase time
management skills
(1)
Meet with school
personnel to
discuss
occupational
therapy and its
benefits; as well as
the importance of
discussing it to the
younger generation
Produce
compelling
speeches to pertain
to each audience
Speak to at least
five schools in a
year

(2)
OTD degree

Doctorate
programs websites
Admissions
directors of
programs

(1)
Speaking
arrangements at
local
schools/colleges
Phone calls/emails from
prospective
students

Administrative staff
at local schools
Dr. Linda Fraiser
(contacts from
Backpack
Awareness Day)

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(2) By September 2020, I

will demonstrate
proficiency in my chosen
area(s) of work by
obtaining a specialty
certification in the area of
feeding, eating, and
swallowing to be better
equipped in providing
customized care to my
clients.
Ten Year

7
-

Be available to
interested students
(phone, e-mail,
shadowing)

Allocate time to
complete courses
in order to obtain
certificate
Complete courses
Utilize specialty
skills in practice
Show leadership
skills in this area
of expertise

(2)

(1) By September 2025, I

(1)
will show commitment
and passion in my
dedicated setting and
become a rehabilitation
director, ensuring
compliance, responsibility,
and participation in
program development and
implementation.
(2) By September 2025, I
will run for the Assistant
Representative to the
Representative Assembly

(2)

(2)
-

Specialty
certificate in
feeding, eating,
and swallowing

(1)
Express my
interest in
obtaining a higher
position
Step up to new
projects and lead
teams
Maintain
competence in my
field by staying
current in
evidence-based
practice

Current feeding
specialist or mentor
Dr. Cynthia Lau
AOTA website

(1)
-

Interview for
position
Receive
position of
rehabilitation
director

(2)

Current
rehabilitation
director at facility
Dr. Kristen
Machtemes

(2)
-

Phone

AOTA website

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(RA) for our state, to
demonstrate and articulate
occupational therapys
value to individuals,
organizations, and
communities.

8
(2)
-

Be confident in
occupational
therapy values and
be able to verbally
express it as well
as physically
demonstrate it
Contact current
state board
members
Be in touch with a
mentor from the
board
Take all necessary
steps to run for
position

calls/emails
from current
board members
and mentor
Election of
position of
Assistant
Representative
to the RA

AOTA board
members
Dr. Donna Costa