Andrea Garcia
Glendora,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Sparkle Where Our Voices Shine
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Primarily worked with early intervention clients.
- Improved patient experience by participating in client-led therapy activities while targeting specific speech-language goals.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
Intern
Glendora Unified School District
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Utilized evidence-based practices in speech-language therapy to maximize patient improvement effectively.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, encouraging peer interaction for enhanced social skills development among participants.
- Assessed patient progress through detailed data analysis and adjusted therapy strategies accordingly.
- Improved patient experience by developing creative therapy activities that incorporated individual interests while targeting specific speech-language goals.
Graduate Student Clinician
Loma Linda University
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Partnered with supervising clinicians to receive feedback on performance, continuously refining practice methods for improved efficacy over time.
- Improved communication skills in clients through targeted speech and language therapy techniques.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients, including those of special populations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide the most effective therapy interventions for clients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on observed outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths and weaknesses, informing effective therapy strategies.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, tracking progress towards treatment goals.
- Worked with early intervention, school-aged, and adult clients.
- Developed rapport with clients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2022
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Therapy planning
- SOAP notes expertise
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Creative and Resourceful
- Collaboration with Professionals
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Certificate of Clearance - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- California Basic Educational Skills Test
- Praxis Exam Completed
References
- References furnished upon request.
Timeline
Intern
Sparkle Where Our Voices Shine
03.2024 - 05.2024
Intern
Glendora Unified School District
01.2024 - 03.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Loma Linda University
09.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Loma Linda University
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- Certificate of Clearance - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- California Basic Educational Skills Test
- Praxis Exam Completed
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