1. LIZA HENTY-CLARK
3720 Cerrito Avenue (530) 906-5073
Richmond, CA 94805 lizahentyclark@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a full-time position as a licensed occupational therapist in a school-based setting with a supportive team
environment that supports the optimal development of children with special needs.
Professional Profile
 Proficiently implements the occupational therapy process including evaluation, treatment planning,
intervention, and outcome measurement
 Communicates effectively and develops partnerships with colleagues and families
 Demonstrates initiative and competence in innovative program development
 Dedicated, self-motivated, well-organized, creative, collaborative
Education
Master of Science Candidate, Occupational Therapy Expected May 2015
Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA
Master’s Thesis: The Preschool Kitchen Task Assessment:
Measuring the Validity of an Occupation-Based Assessment of Executive Functions
Relevant Coursework: Occupations of Children & Adolescents I/II, Introduction to Sensory Integration, Autism Spectrum
Disorders: Evaluation and Treatment, Occupational Therapy Program Development in the Community (Program
development project with Marin Head Start)
Bachelor of Arts, Special Major Dance & English Literature June 2003
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA
 Eligible to take NBCOT licensure exam in July 2015
 CPR Certification, Basic Life Support for Health Professionals (Current)
Professional Affiliations/Activities
 Pi Theta Epsilon, OT National Honor Society/ Alpha Chi National College Honor Society (member)
 American Occupational Therapy Association/ Occupational Therapy Association of California (member)
 Master’s Thesis Poster Presentation at 2014 annual OTAC conference in Pasadena, CA
Professional Development/Continuing Education
 Handwriting Without Tears Pre-K Readiness & Writing Workshop (3.5 hours) March 2015
 Handwriting Without Tears K-5 Handwriting Workshop (7 hours) March 2015
 Bal-a-vis-X (Balance-Auditory-Vision-Exercises) training (17 hours) February 2015
 Legally Defensible OT/PT Reports (2 hours) March 2015
 Grace & Guts Advanced Studies Yoga Immersion (100 hours) Fall 2014
 Yoga Teacher Certification (200 hours) 2007
Embodied Developmental Movement & Yoga Program
 Infant Developmental Movement Education Program (100 hours) 2007-2008
Taught by Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen, OTR
Clinical Experience
Albany Unified School District Albany, CA
Level II Fieldwork in Pediatrics (480+ hours) January-April 2015 (ongoing)
 Administered and interpreted a variety of pediatric assessments to evaluate function in the areas of ocular
motor, fine motor/handwriting, visual motor, visual perception, gross motor, and sensory processing

2. References Available Upon Request
 Composed multiple school-based OT reports that skillfully conveyed the child’s strengths and areas of
difficulty based on classroom observation, interview, and assessment results
 Presented OT evaluation reports during IEP team meetings with clarity and tact
 Planned and facilitated direct interventions sessions 1:1 and with groups of 2 to 5 children, ages 3 to 12,
to address needs in the areas of fine motor, sensory motor, visual perception, and handwriting
 Consulted with teachers and IEP team colleagues about the needs of children on caseload, including use
of sensory tools for self-regulation and carryover of handwriting strategies in the classroom
 Developed therapeutic relationships with children with a variety of disabilities and areas of need,
including Down syndrome, autism, specific learning disabilities, speech and language impairment,
ADHD, and cerebral palsy
Antioch Convalescent Hospital Antioch, CA
Level II Fieldwork in Psychosocial and Physical Disabilities (480+ hours) May-August 2014
 Administered Medicare/HMO OT evaluations, including focus on Allen Cognitive Level Screener or
Routine Task Inventory, interpreted evaluation data and implemented OT treatment plans with a diverse
older adult population with a range of cognitive and physical disabilities
 Demonstrated a client-centered approach and cultural sensitivity to clients from a broad range of ethnic
and socioeconomic backgrounds
 Tailored required documentation for funding audience utilizing skilled, professional language and
outcome measurements
 Developed and facilitated group protocols for long-term residents in a variety of areas, including
expressive movement, yoga and relaxation, crafts, and sensory stimulation
 Initiated and developed a “Tailored Activity Program” for long-term residents with dementia, including
in-depth consultation with the facility’s activity director to assess needs and increase carryover
 Increased the knowledge of CNAs through developing and presenting an in-service entitled The View
from Inside: Caring for People with Dementia in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center Vallejo, CA
Fieldwork in Adults and Seniors (40 hours) January 2014
 Observed and assisted OT process in acute rehabilitation setting with patients recovering from stroke
 Applied clinical reasoning to develop client-centered interventions graded for a ‘just right’ challenge
West Contra Costa Unified School District, Collins ElementarySchool Pinole, CA
Fieldwork in Pediatrics (40 hours) Fall 2013
 Observed and assisted OT process with elementary school students with various disabilities including
intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and fine motor delays
 Facilitated yoga-based interventions in pull-out sessions to improve body awareness, trunk control, and
sensory regulation in order to increase ability to participate successfully in school curriculum
John George Acute Psychiatric Facility, Alameda County San Ramon, CA
Fieldwork in Psychosocial (40 hours) January 2013
 Observed and assisted OT process with clients in recovery from severe mental illness, including
schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder
 Co-facilitated OT group with focus on journal making and reflection in order to increase empowerment
and self-efficacy of group members
Select Work History
Tutor 2014
Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA

3. References Available Upon Request
 Tutored 1:1 for occupational therapy courses, including Applied Human Movement, Research in the
Health Professions, and Occupations of Children and Adolescents II
Arts Administration Intern 2007-2010
Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA
 Organized, designed and produced administrative aspects of dance and theater department productions,
including marketing, programs, usher staffing, receptions, and archives
Children’s Yoga Teacher 2008-2009
Philadelphia Public Schools Philadelphia, PA
 Adapted and taught Yoga Play curriculum for after-school programs in two primarily African-American,
low income elementary schools for groups of children ages 6 to 9 and 9 to 11
Children’s Creative Movement Teacher 2007-2008
Hatch Dance Theater Chestnut Hill, PA
 Facilitated innovative creative movement curriculum for children ages 5 to11 focused on building
improvisation and choreography skills
Co-Founder and Co-Director 2005-2010
Mascher Dance Space Cooperative –www.mascherdance.org Philadelphia, PA
 Established non-profit cooperative dance space and developed innovative programs to serve areas of need
in the local dance community including IN FLUX Performance Series and Philly Dance COSMOS dance
class series
Preschool Teacher 2003-2004
Little Folks Care Center, Inc. Philadelphia, PA
 Taught and nurtured the development of up to 10 children in three-year-old class in primarily
African-American, low income childcare center