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Gina Avery

San Diego, CA

Summary

Qualified COTA with extensive experience working with children with fine motor, speech, and cognitive delays in early childhood..

Excelling in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance fine motor skills and mobility training for children and adults with disabilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COTA-L

Chula Vista Elementary School District
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide hands-on support to students with disabilities.
  • Provide students build the skills needed to be successful in their daily school activities, from the classroom to the playground.
  • Providing Occupational Therapy services to students with IEP accomodations.
  • Continually collaborating with OT staff to implement supports for students to have success in daily school routine.

COTA-L

Coastal Mobile Home Therapy
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced patient well-being through therapeutic activities targeting physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
  • Provided therapy to patients ages 0-100 in home setting
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to design and execute effective therapy sessions, resulting in better patient progress.

COTA-L

Lifespan Home Health
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted OTs in assessing client needs, leading to tailored interventions that addressed specific goals and objectives.
  • Offered Occupational Therapy for patients ages 0-100 in home setting.
  • Empowered patients to achieve their highest level of functional independence by providing compassionate support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the treatment journey.


Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

San Diego Unified School District
02.2011 - 01.2017
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Assisted teachers in modifying curriculum content according to students'' unique needs, ensuring equal access to learning opportunities.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for special education instruction.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies such as therapists, counselors, and medical professionals to provide comprehensive support services for students'' overall wellbeing.

A La Carte Wedding and Event Services

Owner-Operator
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Catering Manager

Evans Hotels
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
  • Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
12-2018

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ
06-1995

Skills

  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Activity analysis
  • Fine motor skills enhancement
  • Mobility training

Certification

CPR

Timeline

COTA-L

Chula Vista Elementary School District
10.2023 - Current

COTA-L

Coastal Mobile Home Therapy
01.2021 - 10.2023

COTA-L

Lifespan Home Health
04.2019 - 01.2021

A La Carte Wedding and Event Services

Owner-Operator
01.2012 - 06.2015

Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

San Diego Unified School District
02.2011 - 01.2017

Catering Manager

Evans Hotels
01.2009 - 12.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy

St. Catherine University

Associate of Arts - Child Development

Rio Salado College

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