Sevak is a 2nd year Master of Occupational Therapy student at Loma Linda University. Sevak has experience working with children and adults teaching swimming lessons at Burbank YMCA. Sevak has interest in gaining more experience by working at Skilled Nursing Facilities and providing occupational therapy services in Home Health settings for adults and children with various mental and physical limitations. Vanessa is a 2nd year occupational therapy student at Loma Linda University. In addition to having worked as a Special Education instructional aide, she has extensive experience working with children from all ages as an Assistant Director and coach at Brain Balance. Vanessa is passionate about serving the pediatric population and supporting their families to reach their full potential. Fitria is a 2nd year Master of Occupational Therapy student at Loma Linda University with years of experience working with kids as an ABA therapist and as a K-12 guest teacher. Fitria has a passion for advocacy and serving individuals across the lifespan through the use of OT. Furthermore, she has a particular interest in serving the pediatric population to promote a meaningful and memorable childhood experience. Grace is finishing up her time as a Master of Occupational Therapy student at Loma Linda University. Grace has experience working as a special education paraeducator at a junior high school, tutor at the college level, and a personal care aide at a memory care unit. Grace values whole-person care that gives people dignity and is interested in supporting the profession by becoming a clinical instructor for OT students. |
A warm and big thank you to our stakeholders and advisors, Dr. Liane Hewitt, DrPH, CHES, OTR/L and Dr. Heather Roese, OTD, OTR/L, for giving us the opportunity to create this service learning project and entrusting us with the process. We could not have completed this project without your support, patience, and continuous encouragement. Thank you!
Thank you to the school-based OTs and K-6 teachers we interviewed. Thank you for taking time in the middle of your busy schedule to meet with us and to help us to gain more insight about students', parents', teachers', and school-based occupational therapists' needs. Truly, we appreciate your kindness and generosity. This is for you and your students.
Thank you to the school-based OTs and K-6 teachers we interviewed. Thank you for taking time in the middle of your busy schedule to meet with us and to help us to gain more insight about students', parents', teachers', and school-based occupational therapists' needs. Truly, we appreciate your kindness and generosity. This is for you and your students.