Kierra Earley
Cerritos,CA
Summary
Focused, compassionate, and loyal person who is driven to begin my career as part of a team where I can continue to learn and prove my worth. I am always willing to lend a helping hand and one of my top goals is provide excellent teamwork and the highest level of safety. Ability to speak a little Spanish.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Partners in Special Education
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted students with homework, special education
- Provided support to students in need
- Assisted with grading, scanning, office tasks.
COTA/L
Soliant
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Worked as a COTA for a school district at multiple sites
- Held therapy sessions with children ages preschool - elementary
- Sessions involved therapeutic skills: fine motor, gross motor, ADLs, sensory integration, etc
- Left d/t illness.
Animal Care Associate
Animal Inns of America
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Dog and cat boarding facility
- Feeding, watering, bathing, administering medications, wellness checks, restraining for vet visits, potty breaks
- Overall knowledge of dog and cat behaviors/body language
- Observing for signs of illness or distress
- Proper handling techniques.
Level II Fieldwork
Park Regency Care Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
- SNF/Acute rehab setting - 100 bed facility
- In-room/gym therapy focusing on restoration, compensatory techniques, and ADLs.
Level II Fieldwork
Kids Connections Developmental Therapy Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Outpatient pediatric clinic with OT/ABA services
- 45 minute sessions with 1:1 client to work on OT-related skills
- Clinic specialized in autism and utilized SI for therapy.
Animal Care Attendant
spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Worked as an animal care attendant at a non-profit shelter- worked in the hotel part of the facility
- Handled and took care of dogs and cats
- Fed, medicated, physical handling, potty breaks, brushing, etc
- Some pets had specific needs or diets.
Dog Trainer
Petco
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Certified Petco Dog Trainer
- Hour long classes with dogs of different temperaments, sizes, breeds, etc
- Selling training classes and class packages
- Cashiering
- Sales floor associate
- Customer service - recommending foods based on nutrition and other products for dogs, cats, small animals (guinea pigs, hamsters, mice) reptiles, birds and fish
- Stocking
- Basic care for animals in store - feeding, cleaning, etc.
Shift Leader
Paws Chateau
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Handled and ensured dog safety in play groups
- Read body language, knowing, and understanding each dog's personalities and specific needs
- Walked dogs and took out for potty breaks
- Basic kennel cleaning, bathing, and shuttle service, picking up and dropping off dogs to and from facility.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant (Honors Graduate) -
American Career College
Anaheim, CA03.2022
High School (Honors Graduate) -
Cerritos High School
06.2013
Skills
- Experience with Children
- Time Management
- Dementia Care
- Autism Experience
- Computer Skills
- Special needs
- Organizational Skills
- Animal Care
- Kennel Experience
- Dog Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Animal handling
- Meal preparation
- Dog training
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Retail sales
- Customer service
- English
- Sales
- Cash register
- Animal restraint
- Experience with children
- Special education
- Pediatrics
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medical terminology
- Basic computer etiquette - Microsoft word
- Ability to speak a little Spanish
- Proficient in most areas of technology
- Ability to lead and take over when problems occur
Certification
- CPR/AED, 03/01/23, 03/01/25
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, 05/01/22, 03/01/26
- First Aid Certification
- Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification
Personal Information
- Title: COTA/L
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Partners in Special Education
02.2024 - Current
COTA/L
Soliant
01.2023 - 02.2023
Animal Care Associate
Animal Inns of America
03.2022 - 08.2022
Level II Fieldwork
Park Regency Care Center
12.2021 - 02.2022
Level II Fieldwork
Kids Connections Developmental Therapy Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Animal Care Attendant
spcaLA P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center
09.2018 - 07.2020
Dog Trainer
Petco
06.2017 - 08.2018
Shift Leader
Paws Chateau
10.2015 - 03.2017
Associate in Science (AS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant (Honors Graduate) -
American Career College
High School (Honors Graduate) -
Cerritos High School
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