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College of Health, Human Services & Nursing                                     
Department of Occupational Therapy
Lecturer

310-243-2726
jschott1@csudh.edu

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
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Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Anthropology
University of California, Santa Barbara

BIO

Janine "Jan" Schott, MSOT, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with extensive clinical experience across early intervention, outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, school-based practice, and acute care settings. She has provided occupational therapy services to pediatric and adult populations, with specialized focus in early childhood development, sensory integration, feeding and oral-motor skills, fine and visual-motor development, adaptive behavior, and motor coordination.

Janine currently provides in-person and virtual early intervention services throughout multiple counties in California, supporting children ages 0–5 and their families through evaluation, intervention, and parent coaching. Throughout her career, she has emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, caregiver education, and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches. In addition to clinical practice, she brings extensive experience in leadership, facilitation, parent education, and community engagement.

CREDENTIALS & LICENSURE

• Licensed Occupational Therapist, State of California

• NBCOT Registered Occupational Therapist 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sunny Days of California – Multiple Counties, CA (2014–Present)

Occupational Therapist – Early Intervention

• Provide in-person and virtual occupational therapy services for children ages 0–5

• Conduct evaluations, interventions, parent coaching, and parent education

• Address oral-motor and feeding skills, sensory integration, motor coordination, fine and visual-motor skills, adaptive behavior, and early communication

• Supervise Fieldwork I students

Hands-On Rehab & Aquatics – Huntington Beach, CA (2019–2020)

Occupational Therapist (Part-Time)

• Provided aquatic and land-based therapy for pediatric and adult clients

• Treated varied diagnoses addressing strength, ROM, balance, coordination, fine motor, feeding, sensory processing, and safety awareness

Active Sports Rehab – Norwalk & Buena Park, CA (2012–2014)

Occupational Therapist

• Outpatient rehabilitation for varied medical diagnoses and age groups

• Provided hand therapy, stroke rehabilitation, and occupational therapy services

• Supervised aides and co-treated with physical therapists

Hallmark Rehabilitation – Orange & Los Angeles Counties (2013–2017)

Occupational Therapist (PRN)

• Provided skilled nursing facility evaluations and treatments

• Addressed rehabilitation, strength, balance, cognitive skills, adaptive behavior, and caregiver training

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams

Fieldwork II – Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach (2012)

• Acute and long-term inpatient/outpatient services

• Focused on spinal cord injury and hand rehabilitation

• Participated in medical rounds and adaptive equipment creation

Fieldwork II – Greater Anaheim SELPA (2011)

• School-based occupational therapy (Preschool–High School)

• Provided evaluation and intervention services (push-in & pull-out models)

• Participated in IEPs and collaborated with educational teams

TRAINING, TEACHING & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Facilitator – Various Organizations (2003–Present)

• Trainer (Facilitation, Board Development, Organizational Management) – Junior League of Long Beach (2005–Present)

• President & Board Member – Junior League of Long Beach (2001–2007)

• Substitute Teacher (Special & General Education, Preschool–12th Grade) – Multiple School Districts (2006–2014)

• Instructor – Parent Education & Early Childhood Education Programs (1996–2014)

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

• Delivered parent education and early childhood education workshops for community programs across Long Beach, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach.

• Provided professional training in facilitation, board development, and organizational management through the Junior League of Long Beach.

• Conducted educational support sessions and collaborative presentations for school districts while serving as a substitute teacher and occupational therapist.