Ana Raquel DaSilva
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Early Intervention Occupational Therapist with experience in pediatric intervention, caregiver coaching, and therapeutic activities. Strong relationship building, time management, and case management skills support family-centered care and meaningful progress.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Occuapational Therapist
Gormas Speech Pathology, Inc
Emmaus, Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
- Delivered early intervention sessions for infants and toddlers in community-based family settings.
- Developed individualized goals with families and multidisciplinary service providers.
- Documented service notes, progress updates, and treatment plans in case files.
- Coached caregivers on daily routines, communication, and developmental support strategies.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Freedom High School
Bethlehem , PA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated educational activities designed to increase knowledge about mental health issues.
- Participated in community outreach events related to mental health awareness initiatives.
- Supported Freedom High School students during classroom activities and daily routines.
- Assisted Freedom High School staff with lesson materials and activity setup.
Level II Fieldwork Student
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Allentown, Pennsylvania
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with therapy team and supervising clinicians to address individual patient needs.
- Guided patients through therapeutic exercises and functional task practice.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise routines and safety.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with nurses, physicians, and rehabilitation staff to ensure holistic patient support.
- Evaluated patient mobility and daily living needs in rehabilitation settings.
- Documented sessions and progress in electronic health records.
- Adapted therapy activities for pain, weakness, and movement limits.
- Designed targeted therapeutic activities enhancing physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, and sensory integration skills for improved patient outcomes.
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
Allentown, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Evaluated upper extremity injuries in outpatient rehabilitation setting.
- Led therapeutic exercises for wrist, hand, and forearm recovery.
- Educated patients on home programs and safe activity modification.
- Applied manual therapy techniques for joint mobility and tissue healing.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2022
Skills
- Therapeutic activities
- Sensory integration
- Relationship building
- Caregiver coaching
- Time management
- Case management
- Pediatric intervention
- Patient rapport building
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
- Occupational Therapy- State Licensure
- Basic Life Support, CPR, and AED Certification
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance
- PA State Police Criminal History Clearance
- Family Guided Routines Based Intervention (FGRBI) Certificate
- HIPAA Training Certificate
- Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Timeline
Occuapational Therapist
Gormas Speech Pathology, Inc
11.2025 - Current
Level II Fieldwork Student
Freedom High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Level II Fieldwork Student
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
05.2024 - 07.2024
Level 1 Fieldwork Student
OAA Orthopaedic Specialists
03.2024 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
Moravian University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Temple University