Zailas Resume - Ot Position 2
Zailas Resume - Ot Position 2
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE__________________________________________________________________________
Highly driven occupational therapist seeking a full-time position. Enthusiastic and motivated team player with clinical
experience in pediatrics. Committed to providing empathetic and client-centered care that utilizes effective treatment
interventions and strategies to promote independence.
EDUCATION______________________________________________________________________________________
Master of Occupational Therapy June 2020 - June 2023
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
FIELDWORK/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________
Community-Based OT, Fieldwork Level I Student Mar. 2022 – May 2022
Boys and Girls Club of Inland Empire, San Bernardino, CA
Designed and implemented seven-week intervention program for 90 children K-5 grade in an afterschool program
Conducted weekly activities that addressed interpersonal skills, conflict resolution techniques, and coping skill
Completed evaluations for each student to ensure that they met their short/long-term goals and objectives
Pediatric School-Based OT, Fieldwork Level I Student Jan. 2022 – Mar. 2022
Anderson Elementary School, San Bernardino, CA
Conducted evaluation, assessment, and discharge plan to meet needs of children with severe multiple disabilities
Performed skilled OT interventions including soft tissue massage under clinical instructor’s supervision
Mental Health OT, Fieldwork Level I Student Apr. 2021 – May 2021
Women’s Domestic Violence Shelter, San Bernardino, CA
Implemented Resiliency Program and various group sessions to improve clients’ mental health and self-esteem
Administered assessment (COPM), completed documentation, and reported clients’ weekly progress
WORK EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________________________
Applied Behavioral Interventionist, ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services) Mar. 2019 – Apr. 2020
In-Home Therapy, Los Angeles County, CA
Provided one-on-one services utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavior management, social skills
training, and caregiver education to clients with developmental disabilities and their families
Target client goals, collect data, and collaborated with behavior therapists (BCBAs) to find effective techniques
Project Assistant, Teach, Learn, and Assess Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2019
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Developed new curriculum with professor to help college students understand their meaningful vocations
Designed Exercise Physiology lab course with exercise lab tests and demonstration videos to allow for digital
accessibility for undergraduate students
President/Founder, FAHLA Club (Future Allied Health Leadership Association) Sept. 2016 – Dec. 2018
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Led bi-weekly successful meetings to undergraduate students interested in Allied Health careers such as OT
Organized guest speaker panels of health care professionals, philanthropic events, and social events for students
MISSION TRIPS___________________________________________________________________________________
Member of Medical Mission Trip to Peru, Students for International Mission Service Mar. 2022
Loma Linda University, Cusco, Peru
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary healthcare team to provide health fairs to underserved communities
Provided basic dental hygiene education at orphanages, solar panels for residents, and promoted play to children
Leader of Holistic Health (Autism) Team & Kids Ministry, Mexico Outreach Sept. 2017; Sept. 2018
Azusa Pacific University, Mexicali, Mexico
Cultivated meaningful relationships and provided intervention activities for children in Autism Center
Recruited and led a team of twelve students to design a Vacation Bible School in the church of Getsemani
RESEARCH PROJECTS____________________________________________________________________________
Graduate Student Researcher, LLU MOT Department July 2021 – June 2022
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
Conducted a mixed method prospective study to examine how occupational therapy practitioners in faith-based
institutions address and incorporate spirituality throughout the occupational therapy process
Collected data, conducted interviews, coded transcriptions, and analyzed data from IRB-approved research study
ACADEMIC AWARDS______________________________________________________________________________
“Most Outstanding Senior” Award in Kinesiology Department Dec. 2018
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
CERTIFICATIONS__________________________________________________________________________________
Carfit Specialist Certified Expected Completion June 2023
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Mar. 2021 – present
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Core Training Dec. 2018 – present
FERPA in Workplace Mar. 2018 – present
MEMBERSHIPS___________________________________________________________________________________
Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) 2021 – present
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) 2020 – present
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) 2020 – present