Chelsa Tovar

Highly sought-after Speech Language Pathology Assistant with experience in a private clinical setting, with a consistent waitlist for services on her schedule. Possesses strong clinical skills in treating both language and articulation disorders. Very adept at fostering rapport with students and parents, and managing behavior in both private and group settings. Adaptable team player with a robust work ethic, thriving in both collaborative and independent work environments.

• CA SLPA License- 2021
• First Aid, AED, CPR Certification - 2023
• Mandated Reporter Certification - 2023
• Head's Up Concussion Certification, CDC - 2020

SLPA Clinical Fieldwork Experience- Irvine Unified School District February 2021 - June 2021 Provided Speech Teletherapy for K-6 grade students

• Provided 30 minute therapy sessions with up to 3 students at a time, with varied goals relating to articulation, fluency, and pragmatics.
• Utilized online resources (Ultimate SLP, Boom Learning, Teacher's Pay Teachers) to access therapy materials for remote therapy via Zoom during Covid.
• Accumulated 133 direct teletherapy hours.

Simucase Online - Orange Coast College

September 2020 - January 2021

• Completed 75 hours of online simulated therapy for various types of disorders: Aphasia, Articulation, Pragmatics, and Voice.

Youth Cheerleading Coach

Santa Margarita Pop Warner,  August 2017- Present

• Coach children between the ages of 5-13 in the competitive sport of cheerleading.
• Set individual and team goals for improvement in skills, creating tri-weekly practice sessions structured to facilitate achievement of goals and sense of accomplishment.
• Choreograph and teach complex routines in preparation for performance at football games and competitions at the regional and national levels, culminating in multiple State and National Championship titles.
• Draft and distribute packets for youth-athletes and their parents outlining rules, commitment, and expectations.
• Mentor and encourage youth to develop strong work ethic by being a positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
• Build strong relationships through positive interaction and communication in regards to the athletes being coached.
• Uphold the safety of all athletes during practice, exercise, game play and down times.

SLPA OCC Alumni Mentor

Orange Coast College, Fall 2022- present

• Participate in new student orientations for OCC SLPA Program cohorts.
• Provide career interviews and student observation opportunities to help enrich the education and experience of future Speech and Language Pathology Assistants.