EXPERIENCE

08-2018 - TO PRESENT
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/EARLY INTERVENTION, MINOT INFANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Early intervention practitioner for children 0-3 years in the home setting as part of an integrated team, providing family support through a parent coaching/consult model, according to IDEA Part C and North Dakota guidelines. Participate in leadership roles for staff learning and support.

05/2016 - 08/2018; 12/2009 - 05/2016
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, MINOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS & SOURIS VALLEY SPECIAL SERVICES
Worked with children and youth 3-21 years of age in the preschool/school setting, as part of the special education team, according to IDEA Part B and North Dakota guidelines.

EDUCATION
MAY 2019
CLINCIAL DOCTORATE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY
Completed a Bridge to Doctorate program for experienced clinicians, focusing on evidence- based practice. Maintained 4.0 GPA while working full-time as an occupational therapist.

MARCH 2012
NATIONALLY REGISTERED EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT), COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE
Serve as a certified, licensed EMT in rural community on a volunteer basis.
APRIL 1997
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed Honors project, received President's award, and served as secretary of the Student Occupational Therapy Association at SJSU.

ACTIVITIES
As a community-minded individual, enjoy supporting the local community through role as EMT, volunteering in faith community, and other community support projects. Enjoy time with family, exercise, gardening, and reading