Maria Castaneda
Binan
Summary
Dedicated Occupational Therapist with expertise in patient education and care coordination. Proven ability to implement individualized treatment plans and enhance clinic operations for improved patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist
Bright Futures Occupational Therapy School
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for clients based on assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques to improve patients' fine motor skills and daily living activities.
- Monitored patient progress through regular evaluations, adjusting interventions as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Established clinic operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Trained staff on best practices for patient care and clinic procedures, enhancing service quality.
- Conducted regular evaluations of clinic performance, identifying areas for operational improvement.
Virtual Executive Assistant
Faelight Mentoring Circle
03.2026 - 07.2028
- Organized and prioritized daily tasks to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executive leadership.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure document accessibility.
- Assisted in preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes for follow-up actions.
- Supported project management efforts by tracking deadlines and deliverables.
- Improved efficiency of administrative tasks by implementing organizational systems and automating processes.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
De La Salle Medical And Health Science Institution
Dasmarinas, Province Of Cavite, Philippines09-2036
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
De La Salle Medical And Health Science Institution
Dasmarinas, Province Of Cavite, Philippines09-2031
Skills
- Family and patient education
- Clinical reasoning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Direct patient care
- Patient counseling
- Patient education
- Patient care coordination
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members and ensured quality of service
- Collaborated with team as a researcher, videographer, and editor in the development of Discovering One's Purpose to Change the World: An Investigative Video.
- Ranked Top 10 in the December 2031 Philippine Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination (OTLE) with a rating of 82.43%
- Awarded "Recipient of the Green Zeal Award for Student Leadership and Community Engagement" for outstanding dedication and alignment with Lasallian mission
Certification
- OTR - Occupational Therapist Registered
- Certified First Aid, Red Cross - 2028
- Licensed Physician - 2036
Additional Training and Course
- Executive Virtual Assistant Training
- HIPAA Training
- BOSH Training
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Publications
Publications
- "Cultural Perceptions of Play-Based Interventions Among Low-Income Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dasmarinas Cavite" published in The Lasallian Journal of Health
- "Effectiveness of Classroom-Based Sensory Modulation Strategies on the On-Task Behavior of Students with ADHD in Inclusive Private Schools" published in The Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development
Conferences
- AOTA INSPIRE 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
Anaheim, California | April 23–25, 2029
- 19th WFOT Congress 2026
Bangkok, Thailand | February 9–12, 2030
- AOTI Conference 2026
Cork, Ireland | October 1–2, 2030
- Malaysian Occupational Therapists’ National Conference 2026
Malaysia | 2031
- International Conference on Occupational Therapy
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Therapy Support Assistant Jan 2028 – Apr 2028
Barangay Health Center / Community Rehabilitation Program — San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines
Volunteer Pediatric Support Assistant May 2029 – Aug 2029
SPED Center / Child Development Center — Superkids Philippines
Volunteer Elderly Care Assistant Sep 2030– Dec 2030
Home for the Aged / St. Joseph Foundation — Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Volunteer Disability Support Worker Jan 2031 – Apr 2031
Community Rehabilitation Program — Laguna, Philippines
Timeline
Virtual Executive Assistant
Faelight Mentoring Circle
03.2026 - 07.2028
Occupational Therapist
Bright Futures Occupational Therapy School
01.2026 - Current
M.D. - Medicine
De La Salle Medical And Health Science Institution
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
De La Salle Medical And Health Science Institution