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College of Health, Human Services & Nursing
Department of Occupational Therapy
OTD Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Lecturer
310-243-2726
rhawkinsongonzalez1@csudh.edu

Education

Master of Science, Occupational TherapyÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Bachelor of Arts, Art with Spanish MinorÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýºÃÉ«ÏÈÉú, Dominguez HillsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýUniversity of California, Santa Barbara Graduated May 2021Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýGraduated June 2009, with honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Temporary Lecturer, part-time

CSUDH Dept. of Occupational Therapy - Carson, CA | 01/2025 - present

• provide support for compliance documentation and tracking for masters and doctoral programs and fieldwork rotations

Occupational Therapist

playSense Inc.- Redondo Beach, CA | 12/2023 - present

• ÌýConduct comprehensive evaluations and consultations and treatment plans for pediatric clients
• ÌýProvide on-going individualized treatment plans, reassessment, and progress reports
• ÌýOrganize and lead in-clinic social groups for clients 5-8 years old

Occupational Therapist

Speech Language and Educational Associates - Culver City, CA | 12/2021 - 01/2023

• ÌýConduct comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans for pediatric clients in clinic
• ÌýProvide on-going individualized treatment plans, reassessment, and progress reports
• ÌýProvide school-based occupational therapy services to high school students on-campus

Graduate School Fieldwork Experience Fieldwork II Student - Adults

Integrity House - Telehealth | 1/2021 - 5/2021

• ÌýConduct virtual evaluations and write both individualized and group treatment plans
• ÌýDeliver group interventions targeting community integration and ADLs

Fieldwork II Student - Pediatrics

Easterseals of Southern California, Autism Services - Telehealth | 9/2020 - 12/2020

• ÌýConduct virtual evaluations, reassessments, treatment plans and documentation

Fieldwork I Student - Adults

Carson Community Center, Skills Builders Program – Carson, CA \ 1/2020 – 5/2020

• ÌýConduct assessments including COPM, MMT, ROM, and grip and pinch strength
• ÌýDevelop treatment plans, lead groups, complete client evaluation

Fieldwork I Student - Pediatrics

Los Angeles Unified School District – Los Angeles, CA | 10/2019 – 11/2019

• ÌýCollaborate with OT to develop goals, intervention plans, IEP’s and documentation
• ÌýAddress challenges in fine/gross motor skills, sequencing, bilateral coordination,

Fieldwork I Student - Adolescents

Boys and Girls Club – Long Beach, CA | 7/2019 – 7/2019

• ÌýDevelop and implement group activities for adolescents focusing on social participation, emotional regulation, and meal preparation skills

Administrative Assistant

Easterseals Southern California, Autism Services - Torrance, CA | 11/2016 – 10/2018

• ÌýLead scheduling for 11 therapists at approximately 300 sessions/week
• ÌýTrain other administrative staff on office procedures and scheduling
• ÌýManage budgets, inventory, purchasing, and petty cash operations

Bilingual English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education - Madrid, Spain | 8/2009 – 6/2012

• ÌýDevelop Bilingual Program curriculum, create & execute special events to promote English language skills, community participation, and cultural awareness through school theaters, cultural dances and songs, excursions, projects and presentations (children ages 4-16)
• ÌýWork with a team of professionals to create a positive learning environment to motivate and challenge students to learn

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate

CPR Certification Institute | Issued April 2024

Certificate in English/Spanish Translation Studies

University College, Adelphi University | December 2014

HONORS & AWARDS

First Place, CSUDH Student Research Day 2020, Health, Nutrition, Clinical Sciences III Division

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Ryan, S., Fuentes, E., Gibson, J., Hawkinson-Gonzalez, R., & Iwuchukwu, T. (2/2020). Community-Based Arts Center Participation Experience. CSUDH Student Research Day 2020, Health, Nutrition, and Clinical Sciences III Graduate Division, Carson, CA.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CLASI Certificate Program in Ayres Sensory Integration Module 1: Ayres Sensory Integration Theory | February 2024 Module 2: Comprehensive Assessment in ASI | October 2024

Module 3: Hands-ON Comprehensive Assessment in ASI | In progress Module 4: Clinical Reasoning Using ASI | March 2025

Module 5: Evidence-Based Intervention Including Fidelity to Intervention | In progress Module 6: Hands-On Evidence-Based Intervention | March 2025

Introduction to 3-Dimensional Printing and Integration into Occupational Therapy Practice | 1/2020 | Workshop by Dennis Chen, MS OTR/L, BCP, CPAM

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Ryan, S., Fuentes, E., Gibson, J., Hawkinson-Gonzalez, R., & Iwuchukwu, T. (6/2019 – 12/2019). The Experience of Participants in a Community-Based Arts Center. Qualitative research study CSUDH. Carson, CA.

ÌýHuang, Y., Fuentes, E., Gibson, J., Hawkinson-Gonzalez, R., & Iwuchukwu, T. (1/2020 - current). Predictors of Stress Levels Among Parents of Children with Autism. Quantitative research study CSUDH. Carson, CA.