Experience

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  San Jose State University

  • San Jose, California

  • Entry Level Masters Occupational Therapy

    • 2012 - Present
    • San Jose, California

    Recent graduate of San Jose State University Occupational Therapy Masters program. Member of Phi Theta Epsilon honors society.

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  Kai Rose Creations

  • Founder/Jewelry Designer

    • Dec 2009 - Present

    •Design and Produce unique pieces of Jewelry•Manage and Track Finances•Design and Maintain Advertising Strategies and Advertisements•Manage Website: www.etsy.com/shop/KaiRoseCreations

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  Imua Family Services

  • Maui, HI

  • Fieldwork Level II Occupational Therapy Student

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Maui, HI

    •Responsible for evaluation, goal creation, intervention planning and treatment, and discharge for children age 0-3 with developmental concerns in home and clinic settings within an early intervention program.•Safely utilized sensory equipment including bolster & Lycra hammock swings, and climbing walls.•Scored and provided written reports of BDI-II and Sensory Processing for Infants assessments.•Assumed responsibility for the care of clients at the level of a beginning staff therapist.

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  Centre for Neuro Skills

  • Emeryville, CA

  • Fieldwork Level II Occupational Therapy Student

    • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
    • Emeryville, CA

    •Responsible for evaluation, goal creation, intervention planning and treatment, and discharge for individuals recovering from acquired brain injury in outpatient clinic setting.•Administered and provided written reports of neurologic vision screen, range of motion testing, manual muscle testing, MVPT-3, and sensory testing.•Oversaw and provided feedback to COTA staff members working with shared clients.•Reported orally on designated clients to therapy team during staff meetings weekly.

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  Exploratorium

  • San Francisco

  • Assistant Researcher

    • Jul 2010 - Jun 2014
    • San Francisco

    Assistant Researcher for the Visitor Research and Evaluation department of the Exploratorium, a hands on museum of Arts and Sciences in San Francisco, CA.• Conducted open-ended and semi-structured interviews with museum visitors.• Generated appropriate non-leading questions to further clarify visitors' responses.• Assisted in the improvement of evaluation instruments and methods.

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  Psychosocial Clinic

  • San Jose State University

  • Instructional Assistant

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • San Jose State University

    •Assisted professor in organizational and instructional tasks.•Evaluated students and provided constructive feedback.•Supervised clients of the clinic held twice weekly on San Jose State University campus.

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  Pediatric Clinic

  • San Jose State University

  • Fieldwork Level I Occupational Therapy Student

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • San Jose State University

    •Screened, evaluated, & monitored progress of pediatric client with anxiety and sensory processing concerns.•Provided parent education on home program activities.

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  Occupational Therapy Training Program (OTTP)

  • San Francisco, CA

  • Practicum Student

    • Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
    • San Francisco, CA

    •Designed & implemented psychosocial groups for youth in juvenile justice system.•Facilitated rehabilitation by cultivating supportive relationship with clients.

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  Senior Thesis

  • Scripps College

  • Independent Researcher

    • Sep 2009 - May 2010
    • Scripps College

    •Created and administered Program Evaluation of Collaborative Art Project with Special Needs Children.•Assessed effectiveness of Art program at meeting goals for the Students, Parents, and the Community.•Researched, documented, and wrote comprehensive program evaluation.

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  The Nanny Connection

  • Nanny/Private Contractor

    • May 2006 - May 2010

    •Ensured the safety of and provided entertainment for vacationing children•Collected and returned correct percentage of money earned back to The Nanny Connection•Provided appropriate games and activities for gender, age, and mental capacities of children

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  Camp Korey

  • Carnation, WA

  • Summer Staff/Cabin Leader

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
    • Carnation, WA

    •Ensured safe, friendly, medically sound environment for children with life-threatening or serious illnesses•Responsible for cabin of roughly 8 campers and 6 volunteers for 24 hours a day 5 days a week•Assured that all members of cabin were on time and accounted for at all events•Trained to be prepared to react to any medical issue that might occur•Facilitated nightly cabin discussions between the cambers focusing on their experiences, thoughts, and dreams•Assisted the campers with the climbing wall, ropes course, arts and crafts, the pool, and horseback riding