Seeking a position as a pediatric occupational therapist requiring a dedicated professional with extensive clinical experience, therapeutic proficiency, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Morgan Hill Unified School District
08.2016 - Current
Provide direct and consultative occupational therapy services, as identified through student’s IEP; administer both standardized and non-standardized occupational therapy assessments, write assessments, goals, and treatment plans; collaborate with students' family and members of the school team; attend staff meetings and IEPs as an active member of the special education team.
School-Based Occupational Therapist
Staff Rehab
10.2015 - 06.2016
Provided contracted occupational therapy services in Morgan Hill Unified School District.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
California Children's Services
01.2006 - 09.2015
Provided evaluation and treatment for babies and children. Caseload consisted of children aged 0-22 years with neurological impairments, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, brachial plexus injury, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical experience with splinting, durable medical equipment, school and home assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
California State University Dominguez Hills
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of California Santa Barbara
01.1995
Professional Development
Executive Function and It's Application to OT - Terre Bowen Irish, OTR/L (2024)
OT And Special Education Collaboration - Meghan Paben, MOT (2024)
Effective Sensory Diets - Summit Education (2022)
Executive Functioning in the Classroom - Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L (2021)
Self-Regulation: Strategies for Student Success - Dena Bishop, OTR/L (2020)
Learning Disorders: A Toolbox of Strategies - Cara Koscinski, MOT, OTR/L (2020)
Assistive Technology to Improve Classroom Performance - Pawan Preet Kaur, OTR/L, ATP (2019)
Supporting Students with Autism in the Classroom - Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L (2019)
Handwriting Without Tears Workshop - San Mateo, CA (2016)
SOS Approach to Feeding - Kay Toomey, PhD (2014)
A Neuro Developmental Treatment Approach to Baby Treatment – Lois Bly (2011)
Teacher's Assistant at Live Oak High School, Morgan Hill Unified School DistrictTeacher's Assistant at Live Oak High School, Morgan Hill Unified School District