Sarah Dunagan
Fuquay-Varina
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant seeking a COTA/Life enrichment position. Passionate about assisting those with disabilities, injuries, and inspiring them to gain independence in day-to-day activities. Helping others gain independence is a passion I am inspired to follow.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COTA/L
Therapy Station
Palm Harbor
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Company Overview: Pediatric company providing services in a clinic, home, and daycare setting.
- Providing one-on-one therapeutic intervention.
- Created data driven activities supporting clients to reach goals
- Implemented a social media account for the company. Manages content creation on the account.
COTA/L
Low Vision Works
Palm Harbor
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: A home health company providing therapeutic intervention for low-vision clients within the elderly population.
- Conducted home visits to assess patients' needs and provide therapeutic interventions.
COTA/L
TheraChoice
St. Petersburg
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: A pediatric company providing services in a clinic, schools, and homes.
- Providing 1:1 therapy services within the clinic and private schools in the St. Petersburg area.
Online English Teacher
VIPKID International
Remote
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Provides virtual English lessons to children from China (ages 4-15).
- Teaching English classes one-on-one online to children in China.
- Identifying the appropriate level for English courses.
- Providing an interactive and engaging classroom to promote educational growth in the English language.
COTA/L
Social Butterflies Club
Virginia Beach
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Social Butterflies provides group therapy to children in the clinic and schools, focusing on social skills, sensory integration, and self-regulation.
- Planning group therapy for children ages 2–12.
- Building social interaction, gross/fine motor skills, and executive functioning skills.
- Planning activities that promote self-regulation and sensory integration.
Activities Assistant
The Waterford
Virginia Beach
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Company Overview: Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility.
- Led and assisted in planning activities for residents in an assisted living and memory care facility.
- Let activities to promote social participation, gross/fine motor skills, and cognitive functions.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bedford School District
Bedford
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked with multiple children with a variety of special needs, including but not limited to Autism, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and Behavior Disorders, etc.
- Worked with each child individually and in groups to meet their educational requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
South University
06-2019
Bachelors of Science - Health Promotions - Clinical, Psychology
Liberty University
06-2016
Skills
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Creative activity adaptation
- Client-centered care
- Microsoft Suite
- Functional activity analysis
- Sensory and self-regulation strategies
- Therapeutic rapport building
- Clinical documentation
- Social media management and Content Creation
Certification
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE
- Level II, Southeastern Physical Therapy for Kids, 340 hours, OTA/S in pediatric clinic and private schools in Virginia Beach area leading treatment sessions.Level II, Chesapeake Health and Rehab, 320 hours, OTA/S in skilled nursing facility leading treatment sessions.Level I, Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center, 40 hours, Applied behavior analysis counseling day program/outpatient for children with autism. Level I, Community Alternatives, 40 hours, Day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities.Level I, Parsons Residential Care Center, 40 hours, Activities department for residents in assisted living.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Fuse Therapy - Volunteer St. Petersburg , FL • 06/2021 - 07/2023 Volunteer assisting in recreational therapy based activities including surfing/paddle boarding for children with special needs.
- Hope Givers International-Team Member 01/2014-01/2014 Team member for a mission team sent to India working at orphanages and leprosy communities
Timeline
COTA/L
Therapy Station
07.2023 - 12.2025
COTA/L
Low Vision Works
06.2023 - 07.2024
COTA/L
TheraChoice
09.2020 - 06.2023
COTA/L
Social Butterflies Club
11.2019 - 03.2020
Online English Teacher
VIPKID International
07.2019 - 11.2021
Activities Assistant
The Waterford
10.2017 - 02.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bedford School District
08.2016 - 07.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
South University
Bachelors of Science - Health Promotions - Clinical, Psychology
Liberty University