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Cassandra Acevedo

Graduate Applicant
Yucca Valley,California

Summary

Experienced with assisting in speech-language therapy sessions to enhance patient communication skills. Utilizes techniques to support therapists in therapy delivery and patient progress monitoring. Knowledge of therapeutic methods and patient rapport-building ensures quality care and effective treatment outcomes. Strong collaborator with excellent communication abilities, dedicated to achieving client goals and ensuring compliance with ethical standards in therapy delivery.

Work History

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Hi Desert Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Group
01.2025 - Current
  • Collaborate with supervising Speech-Language Pathologist to design and implement instructional strategies.
  • Improve patient communication skills and motivation by implementing engaging, personalized speech therapy sessions, modifying and adapting as needed.
  • Assist in client screenings concerning speech, language, voice and fluency.
  • Support patients' families by providing education on speech-language strategies and at-home exercises.
  • Complete SOAP notes for client records and document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various communication disorders.
  • Maintain clean and safe work area and adhere to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and ethical guidelines in all aspects of service delivery as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2001 -

No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies: Science & Mathematics

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
05.2001 -

Skills

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication

Good time management and organizational skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Individualized treatment plans

Goal setting and planning

SOAP notes and data collection

Early intervention

Autism spectrum support

Augmentative and alternative communication

Basic sign language

Interests

  • Escape rooms (50 completed)
  • Avid reader
  • Hiking
  • Gardening
  • Geocaching
  • Yoga and Pilates
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Welding and woodworking
  • Landscape and astrophotography


Timeline

Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Hi Desert Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Group
01.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Northern Arizona University
05.2001 -

No Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies: Science & Mathematics

Fullerton College
05.2001 -
Cassandra AcevedoGraduate Applicant