Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Speech Language Pathology Assistant with 10 years of experience delivering speech therapy in a variety of settings. Student-focused professional with a wealth of hands-on instructional experience and multicultural knowledge. Talent for utilizing various teaching methods that reach pupils, stimulate learning and enhance student skills. Demonstrated ability to adjust curriculum, affect progress in pupils and communicate effectively with families and staff.

License: Speech Language Pathology Assistant (Texas)

Education: Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon (2000)

Areas of Expertise:

Multisensory Lessons Assessment Tools Direct Parent Training

Student Motivation Creative Learning Behavior Programs

Use of manipulatives ABA & Floor Time

Fluent in Spanish, reading and writing Differential Learners

EXPERIENCE

Wee-Care Pediatric Home Health

Richardson, Texas December 2019 – Present

Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Home health for patients in home and teletherapy. Provide one-on-one therapy for a variety of ages and settings. Varied diagnosis including Autism, Speech and language disorders, TBI and speech delays. Caseload varied.

Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District

Hurst, Texas August 2012 – August 2020

Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Oakwood Terrace Elementary School

Provided one-on-one and small group speech therapy. Supervised by Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in school setting. Provided reports for IST, PLAFFS, and assisted with progress reports. Was responsible for data taking, homework and implementation of program recommended by SLP. Pushed in to classroom with appropriate language activities.

Interpreter & Translator Served as Spanish language interpreter at district level in support of evaluations, ARDs and other student-related meetings. Translated written documents from English to Spanish.

In-Home Trainer Served as in-home trainer for students with Autism. Provided family and caregivers with Autism training and conducted assessments of home environment.

Launchability

Denton, Texas April 2010 - February 2012

Interpreter & Service Coordinator Provided interpreting services for IFSP’s, Therapy and Evaluations. Translated written materials.Provided Service Coordination as needed. Part-Time.

Center for Children with Autism - Metrocare

Dallas, Texas March 2009 - March 2010

Bilingual Behavior Intervention Specialist Provided one-on-one therapy to children with developmental delays in the areas of autism, behavior, and communication. Practiced ABA therapy focus of verbal approach with children ranging from two to eight years of age in a clinical setting utilizing an intensive program done in two-hour sessions. Used ABLLS to develop objectives for direct therapy program.

Step by Step Early Intervention – Archway Program

Atco, New Jersey April 2006 - July 2008

Bilingual Child Development Specialist and Translator – Provided developmental intervention to children and families ages birth to three. Was responsible for implementation of IFSP and writing appropriate competencies during review and annuals. Participated in Eval Team under supervision of SLP.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Authored and presented a workshop entitled “Working with Interpreters” as part of all-county ESD in-service training and taught seminar to graduate students at Portland State University.

Cross Cultural Sensitivity in evaluations, assessments and testing Portland State University

Portland, OR

Sensory Integration in Children Summit Ed, Cherry Hill, NJ

Various Texas Speech-Hearing Association (TSCHA) workshops and trainings provided by employers

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