Speech Language Pathologist

Gina Mendoza

San Antonio, TX ***** 210-***-**** ***********@******.***

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SUMMARY

A highly experienced bilingual speech therapist with 14 years of expertise in delivering therapy services across in-person, teletherapy, and home health settings. Adept in quality assurance, maintaining meticulous therapy notes, and overseeing therapy teams in small business environments. Proven track record in providing culturally responsive care to diverse client populations, with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in supervising, training, and mentoring other therapists, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a commitment to delivering personalized, results-driven therapy.

SKILLS • Articulation therapy Expressive/Receptive Language Therapy

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• Phonological Awareness • Multicultural Sensitivity

• Collaboration with SLP • Parent Education

• Augmentative Communication • Early intervention

• Autism Spectrum Support

WORK HISTORY SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 11/2017 to 08/2024 Circle of Care

Provided bilingual intervention for children with expressive/receptive language delay, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, pragmatic deficits, and learning disabilities within the home and through teletherapy

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Provided in-person therapy services for the first four years of employment, delivering high-quality care to patients in a clinical setting.

• Transitioned to telehealth services in 2020, maintaining the same high standard of care via virtual platforms using Ultimate SLP software.

• Conducted telehealth therapy sessions with diverse client populations, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance while utilizing various online tools.

• Adapted therapeutic techniques to suit a virtual environment, achieving measurable progress in patient outcomes.

• Communicated regularly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and address any challenges specific to telehealth.

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• Responsible for creating personal work schedule, while maintaining G M

productivity standards and necessary contact hours Provide skilled-based therapy according to established plan of care by evaluating SLP. SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 01/2018 to 05/2019

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AIM, LLC San Antonio, TX

Provided therapy services to students at two schools one elementary and one middle school on base at Fort Sam Houston.

• Worked closely with military families, addressing the unique needs of children in a military base school environment.

• Collaborated with school staff, administrators, and parents to develop individualized therapy plans tailored to each student's specific needs.

• Conducted therapy, developed by the supervising SLP per their individual treatment plans, and tracked student progress to ensure educational and developmental goals were met.

• Delivered services in compliance with all Department of Defense (DoD) and school regulations while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines.

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 05/2015 to 10/2017 Kids Care Therapy

Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response

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Maintained caseload of 30 treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 10/2013 to 01/2015 Child's Play Therapeutic Home Care

Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist

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Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment

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EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SPECIALIST/FAMILY 08/2013 to 10/2013 SERVICE COORDINATOR

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Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind

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Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement

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SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 08/2012 to 08/2013 BRM Home Health

• Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 12/2012 to 04/2013 Kids Korner Autism Center Pharr

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT 07/2010 to 08/2012 Little Engine Homecare

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Communication Disorders 05/2010 University of Texas At Pan American, Edinburg

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