Provided cognitive-linguistic and swallowing intervention for individuals of various ages with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries.
Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for each patient.
Assisted with the development of individualized home exercise programs tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
Assessments Administered: Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT).
Student Clinician
El Paso Independent School District-MacArthur PK-8
08.2023 - 12.2023
Provided speech and language therapy to students in grades Pre-K through 7th, with diagnosis including Autism, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, and language delays.
Experience with Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) systems including Proloquo2go and Lingraphica.
Conducted Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting with school administration and students family members to discuss student's Individualized Education Plan.
Assessments administered: Pre-school Language Scales-5th Edition (PLS-5) , Goldman-Fristoe Test of articulation 3 (GFTA), Clinical Evaluations of Language Fundamentals (CELF-5).
Student Clincian
UTEP Hearing Screenings
06.2023 - 08.2023
Conducted hearing screenings for various individuals in the community, providing resources and referrals upon screening results.
Student Clinician
Speech-Language And Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 07.2023
Provided speech and language therapy to individuals of various age groups, with diagnosis including Down Syndrome, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Broca's Aphasia, and articulation/language disorders.
Utilized evidence-based practices to develop individualized treatment plan and to provide the most effective therapy interventions for clients.
Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, tracking progress towards treatment goals, adjusting treatment plan as needed based on observed outcomes.
Developed rapport with client and family while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.
Assessments administered: Comprehensive Assessment Of Spoken Language (CASL-2), Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 3 (GFTA).
Student Clinician
Every Little Blessing Pre-School
04.2023 - 04.2023
Developed intervention activities appropriate for students with diverse diagnosis, to encourage peer engagement.
Effectively managed challenging behaviors while maintaining professionalism and keeping safety as a top priority.
Provided information to teachers and staff on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods including low-tech AAC systems to promote effective communication.
Academic Tutor
Canutillo Independent School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
Monitored student progress in testing subjects to gather informative student performance data and push students to achieve personal learning goals.
Provided differentiated instruction to at-risk students to close learning gaps and promote academic success.
Encouraged involvement and dedication in students to build their confidence and create a safe learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05.2022
Skills
Flexible
Dependable
Organization/ Planning
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Intermediate oral and written skills in Spanish
Work History
Monitored student progress in testing subjects to gather informative student performance data and push students to achieve personal learning goals.
Provided differentiated instruction to at-risk students to close learning gaps and promote academic success.
Encouraged involvement and dedication in students to build their confidence and create a safe learning environment.
Certification
Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) through Northern Speech Services.
CPR Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.
Timeline
Student Clinician
NeuroRestorative
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Clinician
El Paso Independent School District-MacArthur PK-8
08.2023 - 12.2023
Student Clincian
UTEP Hearing Screenings
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Clinician
Every Little Blessing Pre-School
04.2023 - 04.2023
Student Clinician
Speech-Language And Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 07.2023
Academic Tutor
Canutillo Independent School District
09.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) through Northern Speech Services.
CPR Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider through the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.