Brenda McCool
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Dedicated and reliable Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with strong initiative, adaptability, and organizational skills. Experienced in supporting a diverse caseload, including students with ASD, using AAC, and bilingual learners. Skilled in observing and assisting with communication and social skills, collaborating effectively with SLPs, teachers, and staff, and helping students achieve their speech and language goals in structured and engaging environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Intern
NMUSD
Wilson Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- 400+ hours of Clinical Experience
- Assisted in therapy sessions using AAC systems to help students express needs, participate in activities, and develop functional communication skills.
- Supported students with Autism Spectrum Disorder by implementing individualized communication strategies during therapy sessions.
- Assisted bilingual Spanish–English students in therapy sessions, using Spanish when appropriate to support comprehension, participation, and communication development.
- Applied behavior management and positive reinforcement strategies to maintain engagement and support students’ participation in speech-language therapy activities.
- Prepared and facilitated small-group speech therapy activities targeting articulation, language, fluency, and social communication goals using age-appropriate materials.
- Reinforced students’ IEP goals by modeling and prompting correct speech sounds, vocabulary, and language structures while using evidence-based strategies to best support communication skill development.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
Costa Mesa, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Processed online orders efficiently for timely fulfillment and delivery.
- Accurately picked, packed, and prepared online orders to meet daily fulfillment targets.
Retail Sales Associate
TJX Companies
Costa Mesa, CA
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Maintained clean, organized fitting rooms and ensured timely return of merchandise to the sales floor.
- Operated registers to process transactions, returns, and exchanges; promoted store credit cards to customers.
Student Teacher, Preschool
Orange Coast College
Harry And Grace Steele Children's Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in a preschool classroom for three hours per week as part of an early childhood education course.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to facilitate daily classroom activities and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate, engaging activities that supported children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Gained hands-on experience in child observation, classroom management, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Education
Associate of Science - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2026
Skills
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Organization
- Observation
- Data Collection
Certification
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Certified
American Heart Association
Timeline
Fulfillment Expert
Target
10.2025 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Intern
NMUSD
08.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, Preschool
Orange Coast College
03.2025 - 05.2025
Retail Sales Associate
TJX Companies
10.2022 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Orange Coast College