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College of Health, Human Services and Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
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310-243-
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EDUCATION

ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)           Jan. 2018 - May 2020
Degree: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy (MSOT)    GPA: 3.92

Santa Barbara City College                                                Jan. 2012 - May 2017
Certificate: Associate Child Care Teacher                            ECE units: 18

University of California, Santa Barbara Sept.                       2006 - June 2010
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Sociology                                   Minor: Feminist Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fieldwork Faculty                                                                                                                        Jan. 2024 - Current
ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, Dominguez Hills                                                                                   Carson, CA
- Supervise MSOT and OTD Fieldwork Level 1 interns in community-based settings
- Collaborate with interns to evaluate clients via clinical observation and formal assessment,
create and implement treatment interventions for group programs, and complete SOAP note
documentation
- Assist in planning and implementing Mindfulness sessions for MSOT and OTD students

Occupational Therapist                                                                                                                Dec. 2020 - Current
Therapy West, Inc.                                                                                                                      Gardena, CA
- Client population: children 0-21 years old with a variety of conditions including autism
spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensory processing disorder,
developmental delay, feeding concerns, and hemiplegia
- Evaluate clients via clinical observation and formal assessment including PEDI, PEDI-CAT,
Sensory Profile, Bayley IV, BOT-2, and M-FUN
- Create and implement treatment interventions for individual clients in-clinic and via telehealth
- Provide consultation and direct care for early intervention group program including set up,
modification, and leading of group activities
- Collaborate with client families via education, consultation, and home program development
- Document via electronic OIP notes (similar to SOAP note) in Practice Perfect system and
complete evaluation/progress/re-evaluation/discharge reports
- Maintain monthly productivity expectations by monitoring/assisting in scheduling caseload
- Supervise and provide mentorship for Fieldwork Level I/II interns and USC SI students
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, speech therapists, and teachers

Lead Teacher                                                                                                                             March 2011 - Aug. 2017
Cathedral Oaks Preschool                                                                                                            Santa Barbara, CA
- Planned and facilitated a Reggio-Emilia inspired and contemporary academic curriculum for
the academic progress and development of children (age 2.5- 5.5 years)
- Determined the cognitive, social, and physical needs of students and collaborated with
students’ families daily and through bi-annual parent-teacher conferences to fulfill these needs
- Supervised, supported, and delegated to assistant teachers, as well as trained new teachers
- Documented students’ work via a website blog, individual portfolios, and classroom displays
- Volunteered to co-lead Silent Auction Committee for annual school fundraiser event, managing
solicitation and organization of 80+ donations and reporting progress to Auction Committee

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

CSUDH Events                                                                                                                                    Spring 2018 - 2019
- 14 hours of service at campus events including: Student Research Day, Career Fair, MSOT
Information Sessions for prospective students, and MSOT Cohort 15 Student Orientation for new
students
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
- 4.5 hours of service assisting attendees of 2019 Brain Injury Survivor Field Day

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital                                                                                                            Aug. 2015 - Sept. 2017
- 89 hours in Occupational Therapy Department of inpatient acute care setting
- Observed multiple occupational therapists during evaluation, treatment and documentation
- Actively contributed during treatment process by obtaining ADL items and equipment
- Took initiative to complete additional tasks for department including organizing and labeling
storage cabinets and compiling binder of pre-made educational handouts for patients

Transition House                                                                                                                                  June 2015 - Jan. 2016
- Volunteered in evening Children’s Program, assisting in facilitation of literacy and art activities
for children (age 3-16) experiencing homelessness
- Collaborated with Cathedral Oaks Preschool families and staff to collect donations for
Transition House

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Therapy West, Inc.                                                                                                                                                 Spring 2020
Case Study: MCIMT and Bimanual Training Intervention for Child with Hemiplegia
- Contributed to evidence-based practice at clinic by researching, utilizing, and presenting on
effective intervention approach with client

Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital                                                                                                                                 Fall 2019
ATC: Assistive Technology for Cognition
- Completed and presented research review of assistive technology as intervention for patients
with cognitive deficits
- Created handouts to assist therapists in implementing patient education of assistive technology
Evidence-based Practice: Lymphedema Management
- Researched and presented on current best practice for management of lymphedema

CSUDH                                                                                                                                                                    Fall 2018 - Summer 2019
Therapeutic Exercise Program to Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue for Breast Cancer Survivors
Spring - Summer 2019
- For MSOT Comprehensive Examination, developed proposal for therapeutic exercise program
supported by evidence-based paper and oral presentation

Relationship Between Quality of Life, Fatigue, Self-Efficacy, and Functional Performance in
Women with Breast Cancer

Spring - Summer 2019
- Quantitative correlational study that utilized self-report surveys and statistical analysis
- Principal Investigator: Yan-hua Huang, PhD, OTR/L
- Co-researchers: A. Litzinger, S. Mercado, & R. Nguyen
Phenomenology of Outdoor Learning: Parent Perspectives of a Preschool Environment
Fall 2018 - Winter 2019
- Qualitative phenomenological study that used semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis
- Oral presentation at CSUDH Student Research Day 2019
- Principal Investigator: Heather Kitching, OTD, OTR/L
- Co-researcher: M. Ciulla

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & SERVICE

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)                                                                                              2018- 2024
Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC)                                                                                          2018- 2020
CSUDH Integrating Cultures through Occupational Therapy                                                                                   2018- 2020
CSUDH Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)                                                                                     2018- 2020

Executive Board: Event Coordinator                                                                                                                     May 2018 - May 2019
- Collaborated with Executive Board to plan and execute student meetings and events
- Co-organized community-building fundraising opportunities by planning, promoting, and
executing MSOT merchandise sales and fundraiser events (e.g. Chipotle restaurant fundraiser,
MSOT Summer Fundraiser)
- Promoted SOTA’s CSUDH presence through participation in campus-wide meetings and events
- Planned and implemented tabling and interactive activities to represent SOTA at CSUDH
Halloween Haunt; won 2nd place in Club Tabling Contest

MSOT Cohort 14 Section 1 Student Representative                                                                                                 Feb. 2018 - Aug. 2019
- Actively participated in monthly faculty meetings by speaking on behalf of 22 students
- Organized and condensed meeting information through documented notes and promptly
shared notes with students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & HONORS

Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation Lecture- Inclusive Research Practice: Integrating
Stakeholder and Community Participation
LINKED: Breathing and Postural Control Part 1 and 2

AOTA’s Fieldwork Educator Certificate Workshop
Contemporary Neuro-Developmental Treatment: Focus on Babies
Sensorimotor Approaches to Develop Motor Control of Trunk and Upper Extremities for Neurological
Conditions: 16 hour training

AOTA National Conference 2019 and OTAC Spring Symposium 2018
OTAC Workshop: Integrating Positive Psychology and Mindfulness into Your Practice and Life
Early Childhood Education: 90+ hours

CSUDH MSOT Graduation Banquet 2020 Awards - Creativity and Community Service, Leadership and
Professionalism, and Fieldwork Recognition
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy - 2019 Jaffe Graduate Scholarship Recipient

CERTIFICATIONS

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy                                                                               Certification #445850
California Board of Occupational Therapy                                                                                                    License #21778
USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certificate Program                                                               Certification #2957
American Heart Association Basic Life Support                                                                                             Current
American Safety & Health Institute Basic First Aid                                                                                        Current
Outdoor Classroom Specialist Level 1