Belinda Montz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Provides consistent and evidenced-based therapy to clients. History of collaboration with a variety of different disciplines and parents. Strong communication skills, collaborative skills, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Inspire Speech Therapy, PLLC
05.2016 - Current
- Provided speech and language therapy to children between the ages of birth to 21 years with speech and language delays, dysphagia, developmental delays, and medical diagnosis (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Feeding Difficulties, etc.).
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering assessments and interpreting results and writing treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
- Implemented speech and language therapy and recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient charts.
- Collaborated with professionals and parents.
- Completed Assistive Technology Assessments, completed funding applications, and implemented Assistive Technology and/or AAC SGD (Alternative Augmentative Communication Speech Generating Devices).
- Supervised SLP-Assistant and SLP contractors.
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy Links, Inc.
05.2010 - 05.2016
- Administered diagnostic assessments, interpreted results, and wrote treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
- Provided speech and language therapy to children ages birth to 15 years of age with speech and language delays, developmental delays, dysphagia, and medical diagnoses (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, etc.).
- Monitored patient progress and documented assessments, prognosis, treatment, and progress notes in patient charts.
- Completed Assistive Technology Assessments, completed funding applications, and implemented Assistive Technology and/or AAC SGD (Alternative Augmentative Communication Speech Generating Devices).
- Collaborated with colleagues and parents.
- Supervised Speech and Language Pathology-Clinical Fellow and provided opportunities for Bachelor's and Master's level students to complete observation hours.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Speech Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests and writing assessments at NEISD Preschool Assessment Center.
- Developed therapy plans and provided group Speech and Language Therapy at NEISD LEAP pilot program for preschool students.
- Evaluated elementary-aged students with diagnostic assessments, implemented treatment plans, provided therapy, participated in ARD and IEP process, participated in RTI process, and collaborated with teachers and staff at NEISD elementary school.
Speech Language Pathologist
Treehouse Pediatric Therapy
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests and writing assessments.
- Interpreted results and created intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Treated children between ages 2 years to 12 years with speech and language impairments, developmental delays, and medical diagnoses.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress notes and treatment plans in response to therapy.
- Collaborated with parents and professionals regarding speech therapy goals and carry-over.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy (Certified and taught Hanen Program: More Than Words: Helping Parents Promote Communication and Social Skills in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder).
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Houston
Houston, TX08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2004
Skills
- Active Listening
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Comprehensive Care Plans
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- AAC Devices
Certification
Healthcare CPR/AED - current
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Inspire Speech Therapy, PLLC
05.2016 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy Links, Inc.
05.2010 - 05.2016
Speech Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
01.2009 - 05.2010
Speech Language Pathologist
Treehouse Pediatric Therapy
08.2006 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Texas At Austin
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