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Extracurriculars
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Volunteer Experience
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Claudia Alaniz

Summary

Motivated and compassionate professional with graduate-level academic experience in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Hands-on experience working with 3- to 4-year-old children with expressive language and phonological disorders, as well as an adult client with language disorders, alongside pediatric outpatient observation. Actively seeking an SLPA role to continue developing clinical skills, build a strong foundation for future graduate studies, and contribute to the delivery of evidence-based care that supports communication and overall development across the lifespan.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shadow Experience

Mercy Kids Rehab
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Asked insightful questions to gain deep understanding of rehabilitating speech in the out-patient setting.
  • Shadowed speech-language pathologists and speech-pathologist assistants, while making insightful observations about tasks.
  • Documented observations and experiences, while being HIPPA compliant.
  • Gained insight of the best-practices, techniques, and strategies to the patient's needs, in the pediatric out-patient setting.

Church Choir Accompanist/Choir Member

Self-employed
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Choir accompanist for quinceañera church ceremonies.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.
  • Repaired and maintained quality of various instruments.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualized presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.

Volunteer Church Choir Accompanist/Choir Member

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church
09.2021 - Current
  • Selected and arranged music for weekly services and special vigils.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific song parts.
  • Selected suitable pieces to demonstrate abilities and fulfill performance requirements.
  • Utilized voice production, harmony, melody, and rhythm skills to customize presentations and maintain parishioner involvement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
05.2024

High School Diploma -

James Pace Early College High School
Brownsville, TX
06.2020

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Organization
  • Time Management

Extracurriculars

NSSLHA

(Active Fall 2023-Spring 2024)

  • Involved in NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association), recognized by ASHA ( American Speech-Language-Hearing Association), where I attended mandatory meetings, participated as an active member in contributing service to the club, and shared insight with other fellow members on this career focus.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Elementary

Volunteer Experience

Summer Bible Camp Counselor for Pre-k to Kindergarten-Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

Brownsville, Tx (June of 2018 & 2019)

  • Worked with children of varying ages, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Shadow Experience

Mercy Kids Rehab
05.2023 - 06.2023

Church Choir Accompanist/Choir Member

Self-employed
09.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer Church Choir Accompanist/Choir Member

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church
09.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley

High School Diploma -

James Pace Early College High School

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