Alexis Gedallovich
10820 Santa Fe Drive Cooper City,FL
Summary
Experienced Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 7-year background in education and 2.5 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Kids SPOT, Rehab
Lauderhill, Florida
07.2022 - Current
- Treat children between ages 0 to 21 with speech and language development problems.
- Treat each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Recommend speech therapy and training exercises and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
- Record patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Evaluate speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Continually collaborate with parents and other disciplines/healthcare providers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Interpret results and write intervention plans incorporating short and long-term goals.
- Engage parents and families in the therapy process to support child's progress.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Therapy Services Of Greater Orlando
Winter Garden, FL
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Evaluate speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treat children between ages 0 to 17 with speech and language development problems.
- Write reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Record detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient charts.
- Continually collaborate with parents and therapists to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Engage parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Develop and implement effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Stay abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Treat each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech Language Pathologist
Specialized Speech And Language Therapy Services
Four Corners, FL
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Work twice a week at Pinecrest Academy Four Corners in Four Corners/Clermont, Florida for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Teach planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Help teachers understand how to observe and refer students for Speech and Language Therapy services.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Engage parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Assist teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Interpret results and propose intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support speech and language goals.
- Lead therapy activities that develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Potentials, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Evaluate and treat children's speech and language skills, ages 0-17.
- Evaluate the results of standardized pediatric speech and language assessments in both English and Spanish (i.e. PLS-5, CELF-5. GFTA-3, CASL)
- Help students understand and use basic language concepts through language, reading, and writing intervention using Evidenced Based Treatment plans (EBP).
- Assist in the setup and training of AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices).
- Collaborate with other professionals to foster language and literacy development and overall functional skills.
- Write measurable speech and language goals.
- Track and measure data.
- Write progress notes and reports on speech and language outcomes,
- Communicate with caregivers and families to provide support as well as facilitate and foster functional communication in the home environment and other settings.
Tutor-Part Time
Huntington Learning Center
Winter Park, Florida
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions and adjusted instructional methods and content focus.
- Provide early intervention assistance to struggling students.
- Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Update required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
Academic Tutor
Varsity Tutors
Orlando, FL
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Part-time language/reading/writing tutor for students K-12 as well as adults
- Specialty subjects include reading, writing, essay editing, fluency, phonics, English, and Spanish language tutoring, and Speech Language Pathology Praxis Exam prep.
- Assess student's strengths and weaknesses in the areas of reading and writing
- Provide students with guided practice, individualized lessons, and homework to support and further develop academic skills
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Provided early intervention assistance to struggling students.
- Made lessons interesting and engaging using art and visual aids to bolster learning.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students in in various courses.
- Stressed importance of good study habits and developed homework schedules, encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
Caregiver/Home Health Aide
First Light Home Care
Orlando, FL
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
- Helped clients with activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation and household maintenance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy to clients ages 18 months to 18 years of age
- Worked to help children with autism and other disabilities acquire new skills, improve communication and socialization, and reduce problem behaviors as directed by an individualized treatment plan
- Interacted with the child and family, recorded behavior data from client interaction, and collaborated with the BCBA to analyze data collected, monitor progress, and make necessary changes and decisions regarding the individual client's treatment plan
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Prepared and submitted daily treatment reports to management.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Teacher Assistant (ESE)
Broward Children's Center
Dania Beach, Florida
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Taught and served students an all inclusive developmental preschool serving students with special needs, developmental delays, as well as typically developing students.
- Taught and assisted the lead teacher in all learning activities, lead group activities, promoted learning, and created a safe environment for the students.
- Implemented lesson plans, facilitated large group and small group activities, lead and ran circle time, as well as facilitated small group instruction while working on students' IEP goals.
- Supported teacher and students during daily transitions.
- Ensured proper care/safety of students including during academic work, play time, meal time, toileting, and arrival/dismissal procedures.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in classes through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida12.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Theatre
New York University
New York, NY05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Theater, Minor in Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2013
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Diagnostic testing
- Documentation skills
- Communication enhancement
- Case management
- Team collaboration
- Activity planning
- Curriculum implementation
- Problem-solving
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish
- Speech impairments proficiency
- EMR / EHR knowledge
- Intervention planning
- Speech and language screening
- IEP familiarity
Affiliations
- Bilingual (Spanish-Advanced/Proficient)
- Great problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic people person
- Great organizational skills
- Patience and attention to detail
- Knowledge of HTML, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, GIF, Audacity, IMovie, and other technological tools
Certification
- Florida Department of Health License to practice Speech Language Pathology-License # SA20116.
- American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification-Account # 14244336
- Registered Behavior Technician License
- 40 clock-hour Introductory Child Care Training Certificate
- CPR certification, First Aid Certification
Timeline
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Kids SPOT, Rehab
07.2022 - Current
Tutor-Part Time
Huntington Learning Center
08.2021 - Current
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Therapy Services Of Greater Orlando
02.2021 - 06.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
Specialized Speech And Language Therapy Services
02.2021 - 05.2022
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Potentials, Inc.
08.2020 - 08.2021
Academic Tutor
Varsity Tutors
05.2018 - 01.2021
Caregiver/Home Health Aide
First Light Home Care
01.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects
08.2017 - 07.2019
Teacher Assistant (ESE)
Broward Children's Center
08.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Central Florida
Master of Arts - Educational Theatre
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater, Minor in Education
University of Florida
- Florida Department of Health License to practice Speech Language Pathology-License # SA20116.
- American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certification-Account # 14244336
- Registered Behavior Technician License
- 40 clock-hour Introductory Child Care Training Certificate
- CPR certification, First Aid Certification
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