Rebecca Simon
Staff College of Health & Wellness Providence
Biography and Expertise
Rebecca L Simon, Ed.D, OTR/L, FAOTA is the Associate Dean of the College of Health and Wellness at Johnson & Wales University. She is the former Academic Fieldwork Coordinator for the Entry Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at JWU. Dr. Simon received her BA in Health Care Administration from Stonehill College, her MS in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University and her Doctorate in Education from Northeastern.
Rebecca has been recognized by AOTA for her contributions to fieldwork and has served in leadership capacities in local, regional and national committees related to occupational therapy fieldwork education. She is also an active member of AOTA and former treasurer, public relations chair, and membership chair of the RI Occupational Therapy Association (RIOTA). She is the current communications chair for RIOTA, and the current AOTA Academic Leadership Council Fieldwork (AFWC) Chair, sitting on the AOTA Commission on Education as a part of this role.
Her clinical practice has focused on pediatrics with specialty in sensory integration. In addition to her role in academia, she maintains a private practice which provides occupational therapy consultation and services to families with children who have special needs.
Scholarly activity includes research and publications within the profession of occupational therapy related to fieldwork, assessment and post-secondary education. Her doctoral dissertation focused on use of a faculty community of practice to support students with mental health issues within the college environment.
Presentations include state and national conferences, as well as a variety of seminars for families and caregivers of children with special needs.
As a professional, a wife, a mother of three boys, a leader and an active member in local organizations, her goals are always to integrate personal and professional experiences for the betterment of students, clients, and the community at large.
Education
EdD
Northeastern University
MS
Tufts University
BA
Stonehill College
Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
NBCOT
Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR)
State of RI
Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association
AOTA- Roster of Fellows
American Occupational Therapy Association
Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association
New England Occuptional Therapy Education Council
Simon, R. & Rosa, T.
Developmental Assessments
AOTA Press (American Occupational Therapy Association)
5
Rosa, T. & Simon, R.
Play Assessments
AOTA Press (American Occupational Therapy Association)
5th Edition
Simon, R.
Managing the Fieldwork Needs of Students with Disabilities
Slack Inc.
Simon, R.
Taking Advantage of Learning Opportunities on Site
Slack Inc.
Simon, R.
Perceptions on Non-traditional Models of Fieldwork Supervision
Journal of Occupational Therapy Education
6
1
Simon, R.
Administration of Evaluation and Assessments
AOTA Press
Simon, R.
Developing a Mentorship Program for New Educators and Academic Fieldwork Coordinators Using a Community Approach.
SIS Quarterly Practice Connections: A Supplement to OT Practice
4
2
11-13.
Simon, R.
Developmental Assessments and Educational Assessments
AOTA Press
Utilizing a Hybrid Simulation Model to Support Student Success. [Poster presentation].
Poster
Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association Conference
MAOT
Sheraton 4 Points
Norwood
MA
United States
Implementing Intercollegiate Non-health Interprofessional Experiences in Occupational Therapy Education
Lecture
MAOT ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Massachusetts Occupational Therapy Association
Four Points Sheraton
Norwood
MA
United States
Utilizing a Hybrid Simulation Model to Support Student Success
Poster
Massachusetts/ RI OT Associations Annual Conference
Massachusetts/ RI OT Associations
Four Points Sheraton
Norwood
MA
United States
Simon, R.L., Dooley, N.R. (2023, April) Utilizing a Hybrid Simulation Model to Support Student Success. [Poster presentation].
Poster
American Occupational Therapy Association Inspire
AOTA
Kansas City Convention Center
Kansas City
MS
United States
Utilizing a Hybrid Simulation Model to Support Student Success
Poster
American Occupational Therapy Association Conference
American Occupational Therapy Association
Convention Center
Kansas City
MO
United States
Interprofessional Education Opportunities to Meet Dietetics Core Knowledge Requirements
Oral Presentation
JWU University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo
Johnson & Wales University
Providence
RI
United States
“Fieldwork, Models of Practice”
Oral Presentation
Annual Meeting of FLOTEC
Florida Occupational Therapy Education Collaborative
virtual
“ICE Videos and Interteaching”
OT Program Breakout Session, OT Academic Leadership Council
AOTA
Virtual
“Fieldwork, Models of Practice”
Oral Presentation
Annual Meeting of Maine Occupational Therapy Association
Maine OT Association
virtual