YanIra Barajas
Westminster,CA
Summary
Provide therapeutic interventions and assessments to a variety of student populations. Skills including creating individualized education plans to maximize the student's participation in the classroom and independence. Focused on using therapeutic approaches to help students reach their highest potential.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Soliant Health-Irvine Unified School District
2024.02 - Current
- Created and implemented interventions for students weekly sessions between the ages of preschool to middle school with various diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit disorder, ADHD, visually impaired and deaf/hard of hearing.
- Comprehensively evaluated students using various formal and informal assessments including historical IEP review, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition, Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration-Sixth Edition, Wide Range Assessment of Visual Motor Abilities, Sensory Profile School Companion, Sensory Processing Measure-2, Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2, classroom and playground observation, and handwriting analysis.
- Participated in IEP/triennial/IEE and progress meetings providing feedback to the various interdisciplinary team members and parents on the child’s abilities during occupational therapy sessions.
- Completed consultation/observation to recommend sensory strategies in the classroom.
- Provided appropriate supervision to COTA's.
Occupational Therapist
Soliant Health- Irvine Unified School District
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Comprehensively evaluated students using various formal and informal assessments including historical IEP review, Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency- Second Edition, Sensory Processing Measure-Second Edition, Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-Second Edition, Wide Range Assessment of Visual Motor Abilities, classroom and playground observation, and handwriting analysis.
- Participated in IEP/triennial and progress meetings providing feedback to the various interdisciplinary team members and parents on the child’s abilities during occupational therapy sessions.
- Created and implemented interventions for students on weekly caseload between the ages of preschool to sixth grade with various diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit disorder, and ADHD.
- Performed observation to recommend accommodations in fine motor and sensory.
- Provided appropriate supervision to COTA.
Occupational Therapist-School Based
Huntington Beach City School District
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Created and implemented interventions for up to 60-65 student weekly caseload between the ages of preschool to middle school with various diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit disorder, ADHD, visually impaired and cerebral palsy
- Comprehensively evaluated students using various formal and informal assessments including historical IEP review, BOT-2, SPM, Peabody, school functional assessment, classroom and playground observation, and handwriting analysis (ETCH)
- Participated in IEP/triennial and progress meetings providing feedback to the various interdisciplinary team members and parents on the child’s abilities during occupational therapy sessions
- Performed observation to recommend accommodations in fine motor and sensory.
Level II Fieldwork Experience- School Based
Hobbs Municipal Schools
2021.09 - 2021.12
- Created and implemented interventions for up to 15 students daily between the ages of preschool to middle school with various diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, attention deficit disorder, ADHD, and cerebral palsy
- Comprehensively evaluated students using various formal and informal assessments including historical IEP review, BOT-2, SPM, classroom and playground observation, and handwriting analysis (ETCH)
- Participated in IEP/triennial/progress and behavior meetings providing feedback to the various interdisciplinary team members and parent on the child’s abilities during occupational therapy sessions
- Conducted reassessment to prepare for discharge.
Level II Fieldwork Experience- Outpatient Hand Therapy
Sharp Grossmont Brier Patch
2021.05 - 2021.07
- Implemented client- and occupation-centered interventions for full case load (up to 9 patients daily) for patients with various conditions including, but not limited to: stroke, radial nerve palsy, TFCC injury, brachial plexus, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel, and arthritis
- Educated and trained patients in use of compensatory strategies and in use of adaptive equipment to complete ADLS/IADLs such as dressing, light meal preparation, and light housework in order to maximize participation in daily activities
- Evaluated new patients using various methods and assessments including medical chart review, manual muscle testing, pinch/grip strength, Roos Stress Test, ROM assessment, and Semmes Weinstein as well as others.
Education
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Theapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
San Marcos, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2017
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Intervention Planning
- Goal setting experience
Certification
- Registered Occupational Therapist, 10/2022
- CA License
Volunteer Experience
- Southwest Senior Center, 03/2022, 10/2022, Working with seniors in the community 55+
- Cornerstone Therapies, 04/2017, 01/2018, Working with children ages 3-12
- Atherton Baptist Homes, 09/2016, 08/2017, Working with seniors in outpatient rehabilitation 65+
References
- Jamie Brandt, School Psychologist-Springbrook Elementary, (949)936-6062, jamiebrandt@iusd.org
- Jennifer Nash, Education Specialist-Cypress Village Elementary, (949)233-6230, jennifernash@iusd.org
- Jocelyn Barnett, Education Specialist-Cypress Village Elementary,(949)378-6138, jocelynbarnett@iusd.org
- Sarah Blackburn, Learning Center Education Specialist- Cypress Village Elementary, (714) 312-8260, sarahblackburn@iusd.org
Timeline
Occupational Therapist
Soliant Health-Irvine Unified School District
2024.02 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Soliant Health- Irvine Unified School District
2023.09 - 2023.12
Occupational Therapist-School Based
Huntington Beach City School District
2023.03 - 2023.05
Level II Fieldwork Experience- School Based
Hobbs Municipal Schools
2021.09 - 2021.12
Level II Fieldwork Experience- Outpatient Hand Therapy
Sharp Grossmont Brier Patch
2021.05 - 2021.07
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Occupational Theapy
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
California State University, Los Angeles
- Registered Occupational Therapist, 10/2022
- CA License
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