Pediatric Occupational Therapist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Masters of Occupational Therapy Student

• Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

Assistant Preschool Teacher

• Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

• Fostered nurturing learning environment for children aged infancy to five years. • Assisted children and promoted independence in ADL activities including feeding, toileting, and dressing. • Encouraged and assisted children in nature and play- based learning. • Fostered nurturing learning environment for children aged infancy to five years. • Assisted children and promoted independence in ADL activities including feeding, toileting, and dressing. • Encouraged and assisted children in nature and play- based learning.

Preschool Teacher

• Dec 2018 - May 2019

• Fostered nurturing and fun learning environment for a class of up to 12 three-four year old children. • Led play based math, science, art, and social studies lessons • Accompanied and assisted children while attending physical activity specials such as dance, tennis, soccer, and swim. • Made content that was accessible for a diverse group of children including children with special needs and trauma. • Taught lessons on social skills and encouraged positive relationship building through modeling and verbal prompting. • Maintained positive relationships with parents through frequent communication on development and behavior. Show less

Behavioral Interventionist

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

Additional Seasonal Positions from May-August 2013 and May-August 2014 • Worked two-on-one and one-on-one with children with emotional behavioral disturbances • Worked two-on-one with a child with autism and an emotional behavioral disturbance • Worked one-on-one with children with developmental disabilities • Implemented direct instruction with children with developmental disabilities who were unable to participate in classroom learning • Accompanied and assisted children during their occupational, physical, and speech therapy sessions. • Implemented behavioral programs and provided counseling on social and recreational skills in a community and school based setting • Promoted and reinforced use of language and respectful communication when working with a boy with autism resulting in him increasing his use of language from 2 words a day to 30 words a day in three weeks • Implemented de-escalation techniques with students in crises resulting in reduced tension and a safe environment for students • Documented use of physical restraints in a detailed and timely manner in order to provide data on the student's behavior • Implemented use of physical restraints with students when de-escalation techniques failed to be effective and/or could not be used resulting in the de-escalation of students in a safe space • Promoted and reinforced respectful interactions with peers • Recorded daily logs of child’s behavior and activities in a detailed manner in order to provide data on the student's improvements • Provided client transportation to and from community activities and school Show less

AmeriCorps Member

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

• Implemented small group literacy tutoring in a low-income area for 13 4th grade students for 30 minutes, four days a week who are below grade level in order to improve comprehension and literacy skills • Co-managed and instructed 25 2nd graders in a daily 3 hour curriculum based afterschool program teaching science, technology, engineering, arts, and math and providing homework help • Modified and implemented lesson plans on science, technology, engineering, and arts for 25 second graders • Worked one-on-one with three students to promote social-emotional skills • Provided behavioral and instructional support in a third grade classroom • Organized and led beautification activities and projects at local elementary and middle schools to improve the community • On call nutritional provider for 100 children in the after school program • Co-led a school-wide attendance incentive program providing “cougar bucks” to students with perfect weekly attendance • Organized and led a three day team Olympic event for 100 students where they learned about different countries and engaged in various sports and games • Collaborated weekly with a diverse team of 9 peers on school-wide initiatives focusing on social emotional behavior and course performance for 500 students • Monitored tutoring students’ improvements through data entry and management • Facilitated structured lessons for students between the ages of 4-11 in order to provide enriching experiences for students and allowing critical time for teachers to collaborate between each other • Attended bi-weekly 4 hour training sessions on learning and development in order to better meet the needs of the population of students Show less

Personal Care Attendant

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

• Offered personal care, transportation, and entertainment to two twin girls • Offered personal care, transportation, and entertainment to two twin girls

Retail Sales

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

• Operated cash register • Stocked shelves and cleaned store • Answered the phone and took shipping orders • Assisted customers with inquiries • Operated cash register • Stocked shelves and cleaned store • Answered the phone and took shipping orders • Assisted customers with inquiries