Assistant Mental Health

Dayna R. Waterworth, MSOT

**** ******* **** ***** #*** • Sacramento, CA 95833 • 619-***-**** • ***************@*****.***

Objective

Highly motivated, bilingual, entry-level Occupational Therapist seeking employment in a Physical Disabilities setting in

California beginning February 2014.

Education

San Jose State University

E ntry Level Masters in Occupational Therapy, A ugust 2011-Dec 2013 GPA: 3.83

Honors: P i Theta Epsilon Honor Society 2012 (Secretary), Graduate Equity Fellowship Recipient, General

E ndowment Scholar

Activities/Membership: M ember of the Student Occupational Therapy Association, Peer Mentor, AOTA

m ember, OTAC member, Volunteer for advocacy b ooths and events

California State University Fresno

B achelor of Science in Pre- Occupational Therapy, August 2007- May 2010 GPA: 3.85

Honors: M agna Cum Laude (High Honors), Golden Key International Honor Society, Honor Society of Phi

K appa Phi, Academic Ac hievement Award, Dean's List 6/6 semesters, President's List 3 semesters

Activities: Organization of Physical Therapy Students (Hospitality) 2007- 2010, Fresno State D ance Team

2 009- 2010, Fresno State T ap Tones (Vice President), Recycling Club (Secretary), Diversity Committee

Work Experience

Casa Pacifica Adult Day Health Care, San Diego, CA 10/13 – 12/13

Occupational Therapy Student Extern, Mental Health

UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 07/13 – 10/13

Occupational Therapy Student Extern, Inpatient Rehabilitation/Physical Disabilities

San Jose State University Special Education Department, San Jose, CA 08/11 – 06/13

Teacher’s Assistant: Including Students with Special Needs in General Education

San Jose State University Pediatric Clinic, San Jose, CA 01/13 – 06/13

Instructional Assistant for student level 1 fieldwork, Interpreter for Spanish speaking clients

San Jose State University Physical Disabilities Clinic, San Jose, CA 08/12 – 12/12

Individual treatment sessions for patients twice weekly

Mental Health Association of San Mateo County, Redwood City, CA 01/12 – 05/12

Intern leading weekly pre-vocational groups for people living with chronic mental illness

Pediatric Therapy Center, Aptos, CA 08/10 – 05/11

Occupational Therapy Aide, Front Office Receptionist, Interpreter for Spanish speaking clients

Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA 01/11 – 05/11

Teacher’s Assistant in Anatomy Class/Cadaver Lab

Professional Presentations and Qualifications

OTAC 2013 Poster Presenter, AOTA 2014 Poster Acceptance: “Use of Infant Massage Training as an Occupational

Therapy Intervention to Decrease Stress Among Homeless Mothers”

Licensure/Certifications

KIT- Kids Included Together Certification (National Training Center on Inclusion) 2007, Cleveland Clinic Certification for

Nutrition, Behavior and Exercise 2012, CPR Certification American Heart Association 2013, Zumba Fitness Instructor

2010, American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification 2005

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish conversational, some French and ASL), Zumba for Children with Disabilities and Geriatrics,

Fitness Training, Nutritional Counseling, Dance Instructor/Choreographer, Guitar

Computer Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mac OS/Windows OS

References Available Upon Request

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