Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Miriam Grace Ponce

Whole Child Therapy
West Covina,CA
Miriam Grace Ponce
2
Certifications
10
years of professional experience

Healthcare professional with solid background in therapeutic support and client care. Proven ability to implement effective treatment plans and improve client skills while remaining client centered activities. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to dynamic healthcare environments, with strong skills in communication and patient interaction.

Work History

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

6 Years 7 Months
Whole Child Therapy | 03.2020 - Current
  • Implemented play-based interventions to improve fine motor, bilateral coordination, and attention skills.
  • Utilized SOS training to facilitate feeding sessions through food play, exploration, and sensory strategies, supporting family carryover practices at home to expand food repertoire and acceptance of novel foods.
  • Partnered with supervising occupational therapists to assess treatment response and refine interventions for improved results.
  • Modified treatment plans based on individual patient preferences to support consistent engagement in therapy.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of session progress, adaptive responses, and care updates within clinical records to support continuity of care.
  • Provided carryover strategy education to caregivers to maintain continuity between care sessions and home routines.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Year 3 Months
Step by Step Pediatrics | 12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Delivered pediatric occupational therapy interventions aligned with treatment plans and functional developmental goals.
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists to adjust activities for sensory, motor, and self-care needs.
  • Educated caregivers on carryover strategies supporting home practice and daily routine participation.
  • Documented session progress, adaptive responses, and care updates accurately within clinical records.

LEVEL IIB FIELDWORK

1 Month
MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER | 04.2018 - 05.2018
  • Documented patient progress in Rehab Optima to support ongoing rehabilitation care.
  • Collaborated within team environment to provide support and guidance.
  • Managed recovery-focused care for geriatric population following hip or knee surgeries to support mobility improvement.
  • Operated effectively within fast-paced environments while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained self-driven work ethic and personal accountability to ensure consistent performance.

LEVEL IIA FIELDWORK

1 Month
DYNAMIX | 02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Supported therapists during patient procedures and modality delivery, including paraffin hot packs, ice probes, and electrical stimulation.
  • Administered manual therapy and guided therapeutic exercises targeting range of motion and strength for hand, elbow, shoulder, and neck.

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.

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

9 Months
Children's Learning Connection | 04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted with development and implementation of behavior expectations for children with autism to support daily learning and interactions.
  • Built rapport with children through consistent, patient, and encouraging interactions.
  • Assisted with behavior reduction strategies while redirecting challenging behaviors calmly.
  • Provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

STANBRIDGE UNIVERSITY | Irvine, CA | 06-2016

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Pre-Allied Health Concentration

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON | Fullerton, CA | 05-2014

Skills

Fine motor interventions
Adaptive feeding techniques
Sensory strategies
Pediatric techniques
Activity analysis
Documentation
Schedule management
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Collaborative teamwork
Adaptive interventions

Certification

  • COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Lead COTA - June 2026 - Current
  • BLS Certification
  • SOS Feeding Certified

Timeline

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Whole Child Therapy
03.2020 - CurrentRead More

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Step by Step Pediatrics
12.2018 - 03.2020Read More

LEVEL IIB FIELDWORK

MISSION PALMS HEALTHCARE CENTER
04.2018 - 05.2018Read More

LEVEL IIA FIELDWORK

DYNAMIX
02.2018 - 03.2018Read More

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Children's Learning Connection
04.2017 - 01.2018Read More

STANBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy Assistant
Read More

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology, Pre-Allied Health Concentration
Read More
Miriam Grace Ponce