Anissa Amaya

Empathetic and detail-oriented graduate student clinician with a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and two years of hands-on clinical practicum experience. Seeking a full-time Clinical Fellowship to deliver patient-centered care and make a meaningful impact on communication and quality of life.

• CPR/AED: Adult, Child, Infant + First Aid (BLS) (July 2026)
• CITI certified in Human Subjects Research and Social Behavioral Research Investigators and Key Personnel

UTRGV Graduate Student Clinician On-Campus-Speech and Hearing Center / On-Campus at UTRGV Child Development Center - August 2024 - July 2025

• Conducted speech-language evaluations and implemented evidence based treatment plans for pediatric clients
• Provided speech-language therapy targeting expressive/receptive language, articulation, and fluency skills
• Utilized AAC system such as LAMP Words for Life to support functional communication and language development
• Collaborated with caregivers to promote carryover and progress across settings

UTRGV Graduate Student Clinician Off-Campus Pediatric Outpatient Clinic - Tiny Tots Pediatric Rehab - August 2025 - December 2025

• Evaluated and treated pediatric patients with speech, language, fluency, and childhood apraxia of speech
• Implemented evidence-based interventions for articulation, phonology, expressive/receptive language, and for fluency disorders
• Utilized AAC applications such as LAMP Words for Life and Proloquo2Go to support functional communication and language development
• Educated families on carryover strategies to support generalization of skills

UTRGV Graduate Student Clinician Off-Campus - South Texas Health Systems Acute Care and Outpatient Rehab setting - January 2026 - May 2026

• Performed bedside swallow evaluations, communication evaluations, and instrumental swallow evaluations, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and provided diet recommendations to ensure safe oral intake
• Evaluated and treated adults with dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, dysphonia, and Bell's Palsy
• Implemented evidence based treatment to improve speech, language, voice, and swallow function
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams to support patient care
• Utilized specialized interventions including VitalStim Therapy, Hyolaryngeal massage, and Kinesiology Taping for swallowing and speech