Eileen Peña
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Experienced with patient rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises. Utilizes tailored treatment plans to address individual patient needs. Knowledge of advanced assessment and intervention techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
PACS
11.2025 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans to enhance patient mobility and functional independence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and establish measurable goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote recovery and improve quality of life.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic techniques, fall prevention, and home exercise programs.
- Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Independence Facilitator
Aspire Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Supported academic & behavioral needs of SPED students
- Facilitated student independence through personalized goal-setting and tailored support plans.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement individualized education strategies for students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans that addressed individual needs of students.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to address challenging behaviors while promoting a safe environment for all involved parties.
Special Education Paraprofessional II
Piedmont USD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported student with severe disabilities in gen ed & SPED
- Supported individualized education plans (IEPs) to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on behavioral and academic performance.
- Facilitated communication between students, parents, and staff to ensure appropriate support services were utilized.
Therapeutic Behavioral Services Coach
Seneca Family of Agencies
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered in-home and school-based behavioral mental health services to at-risk youth
- Developed individualized coaching plans to enhance clients' emotional and behavioral well-being.
- Implemented progress tracking systems to evaluate client improvements effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate comprehensive care strategies.
- Analyzed client data to refine coaching techniques and improve outcomes.
Education
M.S. - Occupational Therapy
American International College
Springfield, MA12-2023
B.S. - Anthropology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2014
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Intervention planning
- Therapeutic techniques
Affiliations
- AOTA – American Occupational Therapy Association (Student Member 2021–2022)
- COTAD – Student Co-chair (2021–2022)
- SOTA – Secretary (2021–2022)
Certification
- NBCOT Certified Occupational Therapist, Registered
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens
- HIPAA for Health Care Workers
- TCPS 2: CORE Ethics Training
Clinical Experience
- Level II Fieldwork – San Francisco Post Acute (SNF) Sept–Nov 2023: Training in Ultrasound and TENS modalities.
- Level II Fieldwork – High Five Hand Therapy (Outpatient Hand Clinic) Jan–Mar 2023: Training in Graston, Soft Tissue Mobilization, and Fluidotherapy.
- Level II Fieldwork Highlights: Armbrook Assisted Living Facility (Oct–Nov 2022), Baroco Day Habilitation Center, Virtual (2021), Headstart Preschool, Springfield MA (2021)
- Shadowing: Central Gardens SNF (2021), Hayward Health Care SNF (2019)
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
PACS
11.2025 - Current
Independence Facilitator
Aspire Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020
Special Education Paraprofessional II
Piedmont USD
01.2016 - 01.2017
Therapeutic Behavioral Services Coach
Seneca Family of Agencies
01.2015 - 01.2016
B.S. - Anthropology
University of California, Riverside
M.S. - Occupational Therapy
American International College