Jessica Tata

Dedicated and compassionate school occupational therapist with over 8 years of experience providing therapy services to students with diverse diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and various genetic conditions. Adept at managing a diverse caseload of over 50 students. Expert in conducting comprehensive assessments and tailoring interventions to enhance fine and visual motor skills. Proven collaborator with teachers and parents, committed to fostering student progress through targeted, engaging activities. 

School Occupational Therapist 

Hillsborough County School District | Tampa, 11/2016 - Current  

Provision of occupational therapy services to elementary, middle, and high school students with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Disorder and various genetic disorders. 

Services are provided to target fine motor, visual motor, independent functioning, and sensory processing skills.

 Collaboration and consultation with classroom teachers. 

Communication of student progress at Individualized Education Plan Meetings. 

Develop treatment plans and measurable annual goals to be obtained through therapy. 

Complete daily Medicaid billing/documentation of treatment sessions.

Complete standardized and functional assessments. 

Maintain organized paper files with student work samples and all documents pertaining to case.  Delivered teletherapy services during Covid pandemic.

 Home Health Occupational Therapist 

Kids Learning Therapy | Tampa, FL,   03/2018 - 03/2020  

Provided at home occupational therapy services to children with learning and developmental delays · Services were provided to target academic, fine motor, visual motor, independent functioning, sensory processing skills and gross motor skills  

Collaborated and consulted with parents  

Completed standardized and functional assessments 

Developed treatment plans and measurable annual goals to be obtained through therapy 

05/2016 Master of Science - Occupational Therapy Florida Gulf Coast University- Fort Myers, FL