Abigail Duarte
M.S., CCC-SLP
Bay Point,CA
Summary
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist adept at working with students aged 3-22. Eager to contribute to client success via multidisciplinary collaboration and culturally responsive practice. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Experienced with supporting AAC users.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Brentwood Union School District
2023.07 - Current
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each student.
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
AAC Specialist
Augmentative Communication And Technology Services
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Provided individualized direct and indirect AAC intervention to students aged 3-22 in Bay Area school districts.
- Provided comprehensive AAC assessments to students with complex communication needs. Interpreted students' needs to recommend AAC devices and equipment to fit specific requirements.
- Collaborated closely with student home and school team members regarding techniques and best practices to support AAC use in school, home, and community.
- Trained communication partners in how to use and make changes to their student's speech generating devices.
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 2019.08 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 2015.08 - 2019.05
Skills
Teletherapy
undefinedCertification
Augmentative and Altenative Communication, San Francisco State University
Grants
Project Building Bridges, San Francisco State University
Affiliations
- Praactical AAC: School Year of Core Vocabulary Words-Contributor
- The Nika Project
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Brentwood Union School District
2023.07 - Current
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
2022-10
California Speech Language Pathology License
2022-10
AAC Specialist
Augmentative Communication And Technology Services
2021.08 - 2023.06
Augmentative and Altenative Communication, San Francisco State University
2021-05
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
2019.08 - 2021.05
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
2015.08 - 2019.05
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