Tara Sarchaud

Tara Sarchaud is an experienced Occupational Therapist currently working at Sunshine Developmental School and AMN Healthcare as a Travel Occupational Therapist. Previous roles include Substitute Teacher and Early Childhood Floater at Kingsley Montessori School, where curriculum development and behavior support for young students were key responsibilities. As a Doctoral Student, Tara completed Level II Fieldwork at Boston Public Schools and New England Baptist Hospital, focusing on individualized treatment for children and rehabilitation for adults post-surgery. Additional experience includes research at Brigham and Women's Hospital evaluating Virtual Reality meditation for chronic pain management, as well as leadership in arts-based programs for young adults with developmental disabilities. Tara holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Tufts University and a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University.