Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tatiana A. Salcedo

Margate,USA

Summary

Experienced and certified Occupational Therapist Assistant seeking to contribute to a cohesive and effective team within a school setting. Passionate about supporting students in achieving their full potential through personalized therapy interventions. Skilled in collaborating with educators and parents to create individualized treatment plans that promote academic success and overall well-being. Dedicated to providing compassionate care and fostering a positive learning environment for students of all abilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Stepping Stones Group
08.2015 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for diverse student populations.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted therapeutic interventions to enhance student performance.
  • Educated students, teachers, and families on home exercise programs and classroom strategies to promote independence and improve daily living skills.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care strategies, ensuring comprehensive support for each student.
  • Supported and built caring relationships with students with developmental and cognitive disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, and developmental delay.
  • Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Progressive Pediatric Therapy
06.2015 - 07.2015

Delivered therapeutic interventions for children diagnosed with Down syndrome, developmental delays, autism, and learning disabilities in a clinical environment.

Kindergarten Teacher

Broward Community Charter School
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • Planned lessons to teach kindergarten students the subjects of reading, math, science, and social studies.
  • Assisted student gaining study habits and routines to help them succeed in their forthcoming school years.
  • Worked individually with students with learning difficulties to promote personal and educational growth.

Middle School Spanish Teacher

Discovery Middle Charter School
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Planned lessons to teach Spanish for beginners for grades sixth, seventh, and eight, including grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
  • Designed assignments to keep children involved and interested on learning a new language.

Teacher Assistant

Paragon Elementary Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2008
  • Assisted head teacher with classroom management and substituted her during absences.
  • Helped students achieve academic goals addressing their strengths and weaknesses.

Pre-school Teacher

Wexford Academy
01.2003 - 07.2005
  • Designed educational and cultural activities to involve children of pre-school ages.
  • Assisted students gaining study habits and routines to help succeed in their forthcoming school years.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Literature

FAU
Boca Raton, FL
01.2008

Associate of Arts - Associate in arts degree with major in Education

Palm Beach College
Boca Raton, FL
01.2005

Skills

  • Experience with children of pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school ages
  • Experience working and implementing strategies in multidisciplinary settings
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent planning/coordinating skills
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

Certification

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Agent Modalities certified
  • State of Florida Professional Educator's certificate in Elementary Education grades k-6
  • State of Florida Professional Educator's certificate in Foreign language Spanish grades k-12
  • First Aide and CPR certified

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

The Stepping Stones Group
08.2015 - 07.2025

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Progressive Pediatric Therapy
06.2015 - 07.2015

Kindergarten Teacher

Broward Community Charter School
08.2010 - 06.2014

Middle School Spanish Teacher

Discovery Middle Charter School
08.2008 - 06.2010

Teacher Assistant

Paragon Elementary Charter School
08.2005 - 06.2008

Pre-school Teacher

Wexford Academy
01.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and Literature

FAU

Associate of Arts - Associate in arts degree with major in Education

Palm Beach College

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Keiser University