Emma Garcia
Kidz First Therapy
Lee's Summit,MO
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
1 Year 1 Month- Managed caseload of 36 pediatric clients and families, providing tailored therapeutic treatment focused on improving fine motor and gross motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, ADL independence, and executive functioning. Utilized reflex integration strategies using MNRI and RMT to improve nervous system regulation, motor skills and sensory processing outcomes while progressing towards personalized OT goals. Designed and facilitated play-based interventions alongside nervous system regulation techniques to improve engagement and functional skill development. Achieved successful collaboration with occupational therapy team and caregivers to implement home strategies that enhanced independence and increase ease with ADL tasks. Diligently maintained accurate electronic documentation in compliance with HIPPA requirements.
Lead Preschool Teacher
6 Months- Developed and implemented activities supporting fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development while fostering an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
Lead Preschool Teacher
1 Year 4 Months- Provided play-based learning aligned with Kansas learning standards while supporting child development and strong family relationships.
Paraprofessional
7 Months- Supported students with autism in daily classroom activities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Level 2 Fieldwork
- Pediatric Connections, Overland Park, Kansas: Conducted 1:1 treatment sessions with clients presenting diagnoses including autism, ADHD/ADD, sensory processing disorders, learning delays, and more. Utilized Polyvagal Theory, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, play-based techniques, and nervous system regulation through MNRI protocols, Bal-A-Vis-X, therapeutic modalities Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and neurofeedback. Maintained accurate daily documentation and fostered strong communication with families to ensure holistic, client-centered care and goal progression.
- LOL Orphanage, Belize, Central America: Conducted pediatric assessments for wide variety of motor and social emotional skills providing recommendations to caregivers for enhanced independence and wellbeing.
- Riverbend Post-Acute Rehabilitation, Kansas City: 1:1 and group treatment sessions, collaborating with multidisciplinary team to provide client-centered interventions for resident’s recovering from complex medical conditions. Utilized adaptive equipment and therapeutic modalities to promote independence and improve patient outcomes. Documented daily treatment notes demonstrating professionalism and adaptability in fast-paced medically complex environment.
- Level 1 Fieldwork- Elementary School & High School, Rehab & Acute Care clinical settings.
- Former President of OTAC
Associate of Applied Science - Elementary Education
Certification
MNRI, RMT, Trauma Informed Care for Life Coaches, Basic Life Support, Adult Child Infant CPR & First Aid, ASQ-3, Kansas Early Learning Standards, MANDT USD 313
Timeline
COTA/L
Kidz First Therapy
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Preschool Teacher
Susanna Wesley Early Learning Center
03.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Lead Preschool Teacher
From Cradles to Crayons
04.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Paraprofessional
Special Education Autism Program Ogden Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Washburn University
Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Elementary Education
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