Jennifer Anderson
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Meticulous Occupational Therapist with extensive experience working with children of a variety of ages in school settings. Creates individualized treatment plans, utilizes different therapeutic techniques, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to establish the just right challenge for each student.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School-based Occupational Therapist
Evergreen Elementary School District
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student motor skills/perceptual motor/executive functioning skills/self-regulation skills by implementing customized therapy plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal student success and growth in their educational journey.
- Provided accommodations for students with sensory processing differences
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately identify students strengths and areas of improvement
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Promoted inclusive learning environments by providing resources and support to teachers and staff members.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Evaluated students ages 3-22 to determine appropriate service recommendations
- Provided individualized intervention to children with special needs as well as modify/adapt their classroom environment to maximize success
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal student success and growth in their educational journey.
- Ran small and large sensory motor and Zones of Regulation Groups to faciliate self-regulation prior to beginning their school day
- Provided ongoing progress monitoring, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued progress toward established goals.
- Created sensory motor rooms for a variety of populations (i.e. medically fragile, autism, etc.)
- Ordered adaptive equipment and adjusted equipment with PTs to best suit student needs
Nanny/Babysitter
Self-employed
09.2005 - 03.2020
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
Preschool Teacher
A Tyson Loving Care Preschool
02.2006 - 08.2014
- Provided quality care to two classes of three and four year old children
- Encouraged social emotional development through play and problem solving activities
- Led small groups to facilitate gross and fine motor development as well as cognitive skills
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2016
Master of Arts - Child Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2007
Skills
- Certified Clinical Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist
- Trained in Size Matter Handwriting Curriculum, Zones of Regulation and Alert Program
- Experience treating and working closely with children with rare genetic disorders, those who are medically fragile, emotionally disturbed and/or on the autism spectrum
- Experience collaborating with team members and vendors to order specialized adaptive equipment
- Comfortable communicating with parents to establish ways to carryover skills at home
Timeline
School-based Occupational Therapist
Evergreen Elementary School District
08.2021 - Current
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Santa Clara County Office Of Education
08.2017 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
A Tyson Loving Care Preschool
02.2006 - 08.2014
Nanny/Babysitter
Self-employed
09.2005 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
San Jose State University
Master of Arts - Child Development
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
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