Cindy Espino
Lovington,NM
Summary
Passionate about working with children, eager to immerse myself in the speech aspect of therapy sessions, and expand knowledge on effectively assisting others. Excited to delve deeper into speech therapy and have gained valuable insights into various other developmental areas for children.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
Hobbs Municipal Schools
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.
- Fostered an inclusive supportive atmosphere for clients of all backgrounds promoting individual growth and improved communication abilities.
- Assisted in reducing language barriers for non-English speaking clients through bilingual therapy sessions.
- Utilized evidence-based treatment approaches ensuring the most up-to-date and effective methods were being employed in therapy sessions.
- Maintained a clean organized workspace adhering to infection control protocols providing a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Provided support to Speech-Language Pathologists during assessments, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices within speech-language pathology assistance field.
Developmental Specialist
MECA Therapies
04.2016 - 09.2023
- Completed developmental evaluations
- Lesson planning
- Advocating for client and families.
- Maintained detailed records of each client''s progress, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and collaboration among team members.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in designing interventions, enhancing the effectiveness of each client''s treatment plan.
- Served as an advocate for clients within educational settings, ensuring access to appropriate accommodations and supports to promote academic success.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' developmental skills, identifying areas of strength and weakness to inform targeted interventions.
Delivery driver
Dominos
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Customer service skills
- Being part of a team.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily sales reports.
- Interacted professionally with customers in person or by phone and acted with sense of urgency to drive positive customer experience.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
New Mexico Junior College
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Lesson planning
- Teaching starting with basic ideas.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2018
Associate of Arts -
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.2013
Associate of Science -
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM05.2013
Skills
- Articulation therapy
- Phonological Awareness
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Collaboration with SLP
- Language Intervention
- Data Collection
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Group Therapy
- Treatment plan implementation
- Progress Documentation
Activities
- National honor society 2009-2012
- Youth group leader 2017-current
- Catechism teacher 2018-2019
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
Hobbs Municipal Schools
09.2023 - Current
Developmental Specialist
MECA Therapies
04.2016 - 09.2023
Delivery driver
Dominos
06.2014 - 12.2015
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
New Mexico Junior College
01.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Arts -
New Mexico Junior College
Associate of Science -
New Mexico Junior College
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