Cassandra Helland
**** ****** ****** ***** ** Monte, CA 91733 626-***-****
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Objective
To obtain a position as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant .
Summary of Qualifications
12+ years of experience as a qualified educator and behaviorist. 3 years experience as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Versatile, solid experience with multiple intelligence populations ranging from early childhood to adult. Have worked with adults and children with Developmental Disabilities. Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum, as well as behavior modification plans. Have much experience with Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), including DynavoxV, V max, M2, M3, and Maestro. This includes utilizing the devices with clients, training others, and programming. Other experience includes Springboard, Go Talk, and many communication “Aps” for IPAD. Have creative accommodation and modification skills. Developed clear and appropriate schedules. Am versatile in usage of PECS and the Boardmaker program, floor time techniques, and play therapy. Have a strong understanding of the developmental and educational needs of both adults and children, typical and those with special needs. Much experience working with diverse cultural community and intercultural communication. Am a responsible, professional, contributing team member. Encourage strong inter-teacher cooperation and exchange of ideas. Have been a part of many Individualized Education Plans, as well as attended (IEP) meetings, and conducted parent conferences. Maintained open communication lines with parents. Am organized, accurate, and have detail-oriented time management skills. Am caring, nurturing, patient, and understanding. Excellent references are available.
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Certifications and Degrees
05/2006 A.S. Degree - Child Development
Certificate - Child Development Preschool Teacher
Certificate - Child Development Preschool Director
12/2007 18+ additional units in special education
90+ hours certified completed in special education field practice
Ongoing Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
Lifescan Fingerprint screening
06/2008 A.S. Degree - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
06/2012 B.A. Degree- Communication Disorders
Employment
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Aug. 2008-Current
Villa Esperanza Services Pasadena, CA
Sppech-Language Pathology Assistant
DG Therapy Group Whittier, CA May 2010-March 2011
Behavior Intervention Implementationist Jan.2008-Jun. 2008
Focus Psychological Educational Services Los Angeles, CA
Lead Preschool Teacher 2002-2007
East Whittier Presbyterian Church School Whittier, CA
Lead Kindergarten Teacher 1997-2002
School Age Program Coordinator
Child’s World School San Gabriel, CA
Kumon Math Instructor (K-12) 1995-1997
Maple Avenue School Montebello, CA
Education
05/2006 Rio Hondo Community College, Whittier, CA
A.S. Degree - Child Development
06/2008 Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
A.S. Degree - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
05/2010 Utah State University, Logan UT
Currently working on BA in Communication Disorders
Internships
6/2008-7/2008 Villa Esperanza Services - Pasadena, California
160 Hours +
Professional Conferences
05/2011 High-Tech AAC for People with Severe Disabilities (Glendale, CA)
05/2010 Facilitated Communication for Professionals (Whittier, CA)
04/2010 Dynavox Workshop (Glendale, CA)
06/2009 PECS for the Professional (Altadena, CA)
12/2008 Teaching the Autistic Child (Pasadena, CA)
11/2007 Autism Spectrum Workshop (Pasadena, CA)
09/2007 Speech-Language Pathology Workshop - 2 days (Altadena, CA)
05/2007 Stuttering Workshop (Pasadena, CA)