ANDREA GARCIA
Glendora,California
Summary
Personable and passionate about helping individuals overcome communication barriers to enhance their quality of life. Knowledgeable about speech and language development, coupled with strong analytical and diagnostic skills. Dedicated to making positive impact by tailoring therapy plans to individual needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Bilingual Talk
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language evaluations for children ages 0–3 years.
- Assessed receptive and expressive language, play, and social communication skills using standardized and play-based assessment tools.
- Collaborated with families to gather developmental histories and identify communication priorities within natural environments.
- Interpreted assessment results to determine eligibility and service needs.
- Authored clear, family-centered evaluation reports outlining current communication levels and intervention recommendations.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to families in a supportive and accessible manner.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Sparkle Where Our Voices Shine
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in conducting speech and language assessments to identify client needs.
- Supported development of individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve communication skills in clients.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting communication at home, fostering an encouraging environment for continued progress.
- Provided early intervention services to young children, resulting in improved speech and language development.
Educational Fieldwork II
Goddard and Sandburg Middle Schools, Glendora Unified School District
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Supervisor: Francis David, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Conducted group therapy sessions
- Utilized role-play activities during therapy
- Administered various pragmatic, expressive, and receptive evaluations
- Prepared written reports
- Participated and led in IEP meetings
- Worked with students with fluency, ASD, and severe expressive/receptive language disorders
Early Intervention Clinic
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Clinical Instructor: Lamitra Baez, PhD., CCC-SLP
- Conducted child-led group therapy in a naturalistic environment.
- Provided parent education
- Prepared treatment activities and objectives for children aged 2 - 5 years old.
Medical Fieldwork I
Loma Linda University Clinic
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Clinical Instructor: Jan McFarland, CCC-SLP
- Administered informal evaluations
- Administered Melodic Intonation Therapy
- Utilized appropriate interventions and materials for adults with cognitive and motor speech disorders
Communication Clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Clinical Instructor: Janine Benner, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Prepared therapy materials and activities.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations
- Administered formal and informal tests
- Prepared written reports
- Worked with children with ASD aged 3–8 years old
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science and Disorders
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06.2022
Associate of Science - undefined
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN09.2020
Skills
- Speech sound disorders
- Stuttering treatment
- Pragmatic language therapy
- Treatment plan development
- Autism spectrum support
- Early intervention services
- Parent and caregiver training
- Speech and language evaluation
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California, License #SP 40227
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Certificate of Clearance - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Bilingual Talk
01.2025 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
Sparkle Where Our Voices Shine
08.2024 - Current
Educational Fieldwork II
Goddard and Sandburg Middle Schools, Glendora Unified School District
01.2024 - 01.2024
Early Intervention Clinic
06.2023 - 06.2023
Medical Fieldwork I
Loma Linda University Clinic
03.2023 - 03.2023
Communication Clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
09.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science and Disorders
Loma Linda University
Associate of Science - undefined
Southern Adventist University
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Loma Linda University
Clinical Experiences
Educational Fieldwork II - Goddard and Sandburg Middle Schools, Glendora Unified School District, Glendora, CA (January - March 2024)
- Supervisor: Francis David, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Conducted group therapy sessions
- Utilized role-play activities during therapy
- Administered various pragmatic, expressive, and receptive evaluations
- Prepared written reports
- Participated and led in IEP meetings
- Worked with students with fluency, ASD, and severe expressive/receptive language disorders
Early Intervention Clinic - Loma Linda, CA ( June-August 2023)
- Clinical Instructor: Lamitra Baez, PhD., CCC-SLP
- Conducted child-led group therapy in a naturalistic environment.
- Provided parent education
- Prepared treatment activities and objectives for children aged 2 - 5years old.
Communication Clinic for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Loma Linda, CA (September-October 2022)
- Clinical Instructor: Janine Benner, M.A., CCC-SLP
- Prepared therapy materials and activities.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations
- Administered formal and informal tests
- Prepared written reports
- Worked with children with ASD aged 3-8 years old