Christian Gonzalez Aranda

• 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.
• Developed effective data collection systems which streamlined documentation processes while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assisted in reducing language barriers for non-English speaking clients through bilingual therapy sessions.
• Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.

Provides speech therapy(social, language, and articulation therapy) to toddlers and school-age children in Autism/ Behavioral Clinics.

• Communicates with caregivers about progress and how to practice goals at home for carryover.
• Consults with BCBA's and RBT's (BEHAVIORAL THERAPISTS) on how to implement intervene when patients are presenting a variety of negative behaviors.
• Treating with Augmentative and Alternative communicative devices(Dynavox-Tobii; Proloquo2Go, LAMP), while also working with Picture Exchange Communication System(PECS), and sign language
• Documents SOAP notes in CentralReach for client records.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices within speech-language pathology assistance field.

• Created schedules when working with elementary, middle, and high schools while deciding when to provide group therapy vs one-on-one therapy
• Treated children with special needs or disabilities while deciding which mode of communication fits the student
• Provided fluency, articulation, and language therapy in the school setting.
• 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.
• Maintained caseload of [37.5] treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
• Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
• Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on social skills training where patients could practice essential communication skills together.
• Advocate for patients and follow individualized plans for optimal success.

• Provided assistance to Speech-Language Pathologist with the patient's oral peripheral mechanism and review of the medical records, without interpretation
• Consulted with patients, families and therapists from various clinic disciplines to instruct, advise or inform them of procedures and tests
• Improved communication abilities in children by utilizing age-appropriate activities and techniques in a clinic, home, or telehealth setting.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
• Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.
• Assisted in reducing language barriers for non-English speaking clients through bilingual therapy sessions.

• Provided essential therapy to treat patient according to a written plan of care in order to meet goals in a clinical setting
• Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
• Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
• Assisted in reducing language barriers for non-English speaking clients through bilingual therapy sessions.
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes in patient
• Used AAC(Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Device and PECS(Picture Exchange Communication Systems)Board with non-verbal patients
• Established excellent rapport with parent and patient while providing home exercises to follow up with goals at home when working on daily living activities
• Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.

• Created individualized home exercise programs to facilitate with carryover plan of care
• Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress noted in patients charts
• Treated patient according to a written plan of care to meet predetermined goals
• Established positive rapport with patients and parent/caregiver.

• Dean's List August 2010- May 2012
• Honor Roll August 2010- May 2012
• 3.8 GPA
• Professional Development: Internship with Texas Woman's University at Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic- February 2012- May 2012
• Treasurer of Student Organization of Communication Sciences (SOCS) August 2011- May 2012
• magna cum laude graduate

• Honor Roll August 2008-May 2010
• Rising Star Scholarship Recipient
• Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society Member

Organized a Sustainability Fair in Community College with a variety of vendors that help keep our community conscious of environment.