TREASA PORTER

2143 E 3000 N, Layton, UT 84040

H: 801-560-8389

porterfamily7@juno.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care as an advocate for patients. Caring
Occupational Therapy Assistant with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient treatment, time
management and therapy-program execution.
SKILLS
Highly Dependable
Good communication skills (verbal, nonverbal
Creative problem solver
and written)
Adaptive to changing environments
Resourceful
Organized
Patient-focused therapy
WORK E XPERIENCE
Teacher's aide / Functional Skills, 08/2013
Davis School District Farmington, UT
Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field -trip retreats and team-work
community service projects.
Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Instructed students with disabilities, including Autism, developmental delay and Down's Syndrome.
Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Teacher's Aide / Self Contained Classroom, 12/2007 to 05/2011
Mary Haven Center of Hope Port Jefferson, New York
Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive
reinforcement.
Implemented and taught a life skills program.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Instructed students with Severe Developmental Delays, Autism, and Down's Syndrome.
Owner/ Manager, 01/1999 to Current
Porter Properties Layton Utah
Carefully screened applicants for tenancy.
Verified that all customer complaints were handled promptly and appropriately.
Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
Monitored the timely receipt and reconciliation of rent
Scheduled contractors for maintenance issues.
Maintained original leases and renewals for the management office.
Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.

EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy, Anticipated graduation May 2015
Salt Lake Community College - Salt Lake City, Utah
Excellent scores for 30 hours of field work I at Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
Excellent scores for 30 hours of field work I at Utah Schools for The Deaf and Blind
Excellent scores for 30 hours of field work I at Utah State Hospital