Ashley Avila
Humble,United States
Summary
Passionate and energetic Speech-Language Pathology with 6+ years of experience designing activities to develop language and articulation skills. Background facilitating speech programs to foster alternative communication systems. Manages and monitors progress through raw data collection and communicate developments in progress reports.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
AMN Healthcare- Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Detailed interventions taken and student progress in written session reports
- Assisted students with determining, planning for, and achieving individual treatment goals
- Advocated for students' needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness
- Collaborated with educational professionals to provide comprehensive support for students and treatment plans
- Increased student engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Reviewed IEPs written by Speech Language Pathologists to provide background knowledge for individualized treatment plans.
- Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions.
Lead Speech Language Pathologist Assistant/Administrative Assistant
ALL 4 THERAPY/HEALTHSTAR PEDIATRICS
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Detailed interventions taken and patient progress in written reports
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open lines of communication with patients and families.
- Educated patients and their families on effective strategies for managing communication difficulties at home and in the community.
- Assisted patients with determining, planning for, and achieving individual treatment goals
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professionals to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans
- Oversaw the scheduling department and performed their duties by recalling policies relating to the patients
- Supervised appropriate opening and closing of the clinic to ensure proper protocol was demonstrated
- Cooperated and reviewed patient charts to provide background knowledge for individualized treatment plans
- Supported and trained staff in online telehealth platforms and electronic health records.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED/ALL 4 THERAPY
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Detailed interventions taken and student progress in written reports
- Assisted patients with determining, planning for, and achieving individual treatment goals
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professionals to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout therapeutic process.
- Educated patient, family, and community about speech improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant/Registered Behavior Technician
BEHAVIORAL TRANSFORMATIONS
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Worked with children with Autism to provide communication disorders therapy under SLP supervisor and provide ABA therapy to autistic children under BCBA supervisor
- Trained novel SLPAs to record data of therapy sessions, documentation, and execute policy procedures effortlessly
- Detailed interventions taken and student progress in written reports
- Assisted patients with determining, planning for, and achieving individual treatment goals
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professionals to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout therapeutic process.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2016
Skills
- Pediatric Experience
- Autism Experience
- Collaboration with SLP
- Continuing education
Certification
- Texas license, 40132
- Colorado Department of Education Credential, 24422154
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
AMN Healthcare- Denver Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Lead Speech Language Pathologist Assistant/Administrative Assistant
ALL 4 THERAPY/HEALTHSTAR PEDIATRICS
06.2021 - 08.2023
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
CAREERSTAFF UNLIMITED/ALL 4 THERAPY
01.2020 - 07.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant/Registered Behavior Technician
BEHAVIORAL TRANSFORMATIONS
07.2017 - 12.2019
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
University of North Texas