Alyssa Canfield
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced rehabilitation technician with 3+ years of hands-on experience in PT, OT, and ST. Currently completing a leveling program at UNT for Audiology Speech-Language Pathology, with plans to pursue graduate school in Fall 2025 for Speech Pathology. Passionate about serving those in need and skilled in enhancing patient outcomes through individualized therapy plans. Demonstrated expertise in developmental disabilities and applied behavior analysis during tenure at The Therapy Spot. Leveraged strong crisis intervention skills and commitment to multicultural sensitivity to consistently improve client progress and foster meaningful advancements in both group and individual settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
The Therapy Spot
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined therapy session preparation by organizing materials and equipment needed for each treatment plan.
- Strengthened therapeutic relationships with patients'' families through consistent communication and collaborative goal-setting processes.
- Enhanced patient progress tracking through diligent documentation of therapy outcomes and milestones.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Documented student progress and compared progress to past data.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
Rehabilitation Technician
Pate Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Adapted treatment techniques as needed for varying patient conditions and needs, enhancing the effectiveness of therapy sessions.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in rehabilitative care.
- Transferred, moved and ambulated patients to and from departments with wheelchairs and stretchers.
QMHP-CS
Winners Circle Group of Texas
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Create individualized service plans and work towards their goals, such as hygiene improvement, expressing emotions, and making requests in age-appropriate ways
- Follow through with their therapy plan, as well as diagnosing through CANS and ANSA
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Behavioral Innovations
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and optimal outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling data-driven decision making for intervention adjustments and goal development.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Supported clients'' academic success through implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies aligned with their individual learning needs.
- Used REACH to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Lead Preschool Teacher
A Neighborhood Church
10.2015 - 05.2020
- I was responsible for preparing lesson plans and games for the children, which worked for the special needs children in my class, such as autism, down syndrome, and other learning delays, as well as speech disorders and hearing impairments
- In addition, I would prepare snack and clean up whenever they would finish
- We would continue to play and learn until they were picked up by their guardians
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Communication Disorders
University of North Texas
Denton, TX10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12.2022
Associate - General Associate's
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX08.2019
Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Applied behavior analysis
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Articulation therapy
- Data Collection
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Certification
- CPR/First Aid, 08/01/23 - 08/31/25, Certified to help in a time of crisis.
- BLS Certification, 04/01/24 - 04/30/26, Training for effective safety culture.
- SLPA, 10/04/2024 - 10/03/2026
- Driver's License, Valid driver's license.
- CANS, 07/01/23 - 07/31/26, Comprehensive behavioral health evaluation tool.
- ANSA, 07/01/23 - 07/31/26, Multipurpose tool for adult behavioral health services.
- Nurturing Parents - NPP, 07/01/23, Present, Certified to provide direct services to families.
Awards
- Honor's and Dean's List, 08/01/18, Graduated from Tarrant County College with a 3.7 GPA and was on the Dean's List.
- Member of Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society - Fall 2024
Research
Tongue shape analysis and nasality in speakers of Texan dialect.
Volunteer in Cleft Palate Speech Lab (summer 2024- current ): Data Extraction and Data analysis using Articulate Assistance Advanced (AAA) and ultrasound tongue images for the project.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
The Therapy Spot
09.2024 - Current
QMHP-CS
Winners Circle Group of Texas
06.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Behavioral Innovations
01.2021 - 10.2021
Rehabilitation Technician
Pate Rehabilitation
10.2020 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
A Neighborhood Church
10.2015 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Texas Wesleyan University
Associate - General Associate's
Tarrant County College District
- CPR/First Aid, 08/01/23 - 08/31/25, Certified to help in a time of crisis.
- BLS Certification, 04/01/24 - 04/30/26, Training for effective safety culture.
- SLPA, 10/04/2024 - 10/03/2026
- Driver's License, Valid driver's license.
- CANS, 07/01/23 - 07/31/26, Comprehensive behavioral health evaluation tool.
- ANSA, 07/01/23 - 07/31/26, Multipurpose tool for adult behavioral health services.
- Nurturing Parents - NPP, 07/01/23, Present, Certified to provide direct services to families.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Communication Disorders
University of North Texas
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