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Jessica L. Tata

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate school occupational therapist with over 8 years of experience providing therapy services to students with diverse diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and various genetic conditions. Adept at managing a diverse caseload of over 50 students. Expert in conducting comprehensive assessments and tailoring interventions to enhance fine and visual motor skills. Proven collaborator with teachers and parents, committed to fostering student progress through targeted, engaging activities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

School Occupational Therapist

Hillsborough County School District
Tampa, USA
11.2016 - Current
  • Provided occupational therapy services to students with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Disorder and various genetic disorders
  • Services were provided to targeted fine motor, visual motor, independent functioning, and sensory processing skills
  • Collaborated and consulted with classroom teachers
  • Communicated student progress at Individualized Education Plan Meetings
  • Developed treatment plans and measurable annual goals to be obtained through therapy
  • Completed daily medicaid billing/documentation of treatment sessions
  • Completed standardized and functional assessments
  • Maintained paper files with student work samples and all documents pertaining to case

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Kids Learning Therapy
Tampa, FL
03.2018 - 03.2020

· Provided at home occupational therapy services to children with learning or developmental delays

· Services were provided to targeted academic, fine motor, visual motor, independent functioning, sensory processing skills and gross motor skills

· Collaborated and consulted with parents

· Completed standardized and functional assessments

· Developed treatment plans and measurable annual goals to be obtained through therapy

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05-2014

Skills

  • Managing a caseload of over 50 students
  • Conducting comprehensive assessments
  • Completing timely Medicaid billing
  • Targeting visual motor skills
  • Targeting fine motor skills
  • Grading activities to provide a "just right" challenge
  • Tailoring activities to meet student needs
  • Collaborating with teachers and parents
  • Selecting activities based on student's interests

Timeline

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Kids Learning Therapy
03.2018 - 03.2020

School Occupational Therapist

Hillsborough County School District
11.2016 - Current

Master of Science - Occupational Therapy

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

University of South Florida
Jessica L. Tata