Candace Watley
Seguin
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with expertise in individualized treatment plans, articulation therapy, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing patient engagement and promoting skill development in diverse populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Navarro ISD
Seguin, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients with speech and language disorders.
- Supported speech-language pathologists during therapy sessions, enhancing client engagement and progress.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients and their families.
- Adapted therapeutic activities based on client needs to promote skill development and communication effectiveness.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for peer interaction and learning.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Improved communication abilities in children by utilizing age-appropriate activities and techniques.
- Worked with teachers, psychologists, and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapy 2000
Seguin, TX
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted speech-language pathologists in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted one-on-one therapy sessions to enhance communication skills in children.
- Monitored patient progress and documented outcomes for review by supervising therapists.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Educated families on therapeutic strategies to support language development at home.
- Adapted interventions based on client needs and responses during therapy sessions.
- Participated in training workshops to stay updated on best practices in speech-language pathology.
- Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Collaborated with Speech-Language Pathologists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted therapeutic activities to enhance communication skills for diverse client populations.
- Monitored and documented client progress, ensuring accurate records for ongoing assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care strategies for clients' needs.
- Educated families on speech-language development and effective communication techniques at home.
- Adapted therapy materials and approaches based on individual client responses and preferences.
- Utilized evidence-based treatment approaches ensuring the most up-to-date and effective methods were being employed in therapy sessions.
- Educated patient, family, and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Improved communication abilities in children by utilizing age-appropriate activities and techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices within speech-language pathology assistance field.
- Supported, identified, and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2021
Skills
- Articulation therapy
- Phonological awareness
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Collaboration with SLP
- Receptive language
- Expressive language
- Augmentative communication
- Parent education
- Continuing education
- Voice disorders
- Early intervention
- Speech assessment
- Data collection
- Autism spectrum support
- Individualized treatment plans
- Group therapy
- Swallowing techniques
- Family education
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Individualized education programs
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Experience administering a variety of Assessments for voice, cognition, dysarthria, aphasia, dysphagia, expressive and receptive language
- Progress monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient education
- Certified in BLS
- Speech and language evaluation
- Microsoft office
- Experience with EPIC, CubHub, and E-sped software
- Experience conducting MBSS
- collaboration with PT, OT, Radiology staff, ENT, Gastro, PCP, Teachers, school psychologists, education paraprofessionals, cancer doctors, ASL interpreters, personal nurses
- Adaptability
- Individualized education plans
- Family counseling
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant - Issued 2024
- BLS Training - 08/11/2024
- MoCA Administration Certification - 02/25/2025
- Certified Student Lingraphica Technology Specialist.- 11/13/2025
- MBSIMP Student Certification of Competency - 05/01/2025
Clinical Experience
Therapy 2000/Green Apple Therapy
- Pediatric feeding experience
- AAC experience
- DHH experience
- Medically complex patients
- assessment administration
- report and goal writing
- daily SOAP notes
- caseload management
- adapted materials and updated treatment as necessary to fit patient needs
- patient/family education
- built and maintained patient/family rapport
Navarro ISD
- ARD and REED meeting participation
- IEP implementation to meet federally required minutes
- adapted materials and updated treatment as necessary to fit student needs
- AAC
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- working with ESL students
- Medically complex students
- ASD
- Therapy material creation
- facilitated group treatment sessions
- Assessment administration
- Goal writing
- Progress documentation
PT Solutions/Christus Health
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- medically complex diagnosis in adult populations
- MBSS administration
- Assessment administration (voice, cognition, dysphagia, etc. )
- Treatment of various disorders (dysphagia, aphasias, dysarthrias, voice/resonance, cognitive)
- documentation and progress note maintained
- daily soap notes
- EBP and outside continuing education to stay up to date about current treatment protocols
- adapted materials and treatment as necessary to fit needs of patient.
- built and maintained patient and family rapport
- provided patient and family education
- facilitated group treatment sessions
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Navarro ISD
01.2026 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapy 2000
09.2024 - 01.2026
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Texas State University