Maggie La

la.maggie28@gmail.com | (415) 613-1355 | San Francisco

EDUCATION
California State University, Long Beach Expected May 2018
Bachelor of Art in Recreational and Leisure Studies, Concentration in Recreational Therapy
Minor in Family and Consumer Sciences, Concentration in Child Development and Family Studies
GPA: 3.62, Honors: Deans List (Spring 2015 Fall 2016)

Relevant Recreational Therapy Practice-Based Projects from Recreational Leisure Studies Courses:
Program Recreation Activities: Utilized Weebly website to create a Program Planning
Resource Guide that includes information on games and activities for recreation purposes
Program Evaluation Recreation Therapy: Collaborated with two classmates to create a
program plan that consists of two recreational activities that enforces the goals and objectives
for a client with a developmental disability

EXPERIENCE
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center June 2017 August 2017
Program Leader I San Francisco, CA
Planned and led recreational activities for children and teens with recreational activities such as
scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and field trips
Communicated and updated parents about what their kids did on the daily

Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center May 2016 August 2016

Volunteer San Francisco, CA
Assisted in encouraging participation among children and teens with recreational activities such as
cooking, arts and crafts, and field trips
Facilitated recreational activities such as bingo and dominoes with seniors

Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center May 2016 August 2016
Activity Therapy Volunteer San Francisco, CA
Led recreational activities such as balloon volleyball, animal visits, and Wii games with elderly
residents
Assisted in coordinating coffee and soda socials for elderly residents

Ability First April 2016 May 2016

Volunteer Long Beach, CA
Aided children and teens with developmental disabilities with recreational activities such as cooking
and outdoor activities
Mentored children one-on-one on art projects with adaptive materials to enhance recreational
development

ACTIVITIES
Alpha Phi Omega, Rho Gamma Chapter, a community service organization
Fellowship Vice President May 2017 December 2017
Organized different events and activities for about 20-50 people
Led a committee of about 8 people with weekly meetings