Crystal Valdiviez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
I'm a driven and committed learner with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Seeking to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist to assist those who have a range of physical and cognitive communication impairments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
The Special Olympics
Volunteer
Edinburg, TX
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Organized and distributed audiology equipment prior to the event.
- Greeted families and welcomed them to the Special Olympics event and documented the athletes personal information.
- Performed otoscopy procedures on both adult and pediatric population.
- Performed hearing screenings on both the adult and pediatric population.
- Coordinated with other volunteers to ensure smooth execution of events.
Childcare Development Center
Volunteer
Edinburg, TX
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed otoscopy procedures on the pediatric population.
- Performed hearing screenings with the pediatrics population.
- Used verbal skills to engage patients in understanding how to effectively comply with a hearing screening.
NSSLHA
Member - 9 Hour
Brownsville/Edingburg, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Donated reading books for children with EasterSeals RGV.
- Donated toys for the seasonal toy drive.
- Created posters fo the RGV Down Syndrome Association.
- Fundraised money for the association of NSSLHA.
- Acquired leadership skills.
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Volunteer - 93 Hours
Brownsville, TX
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed skills to effectively communicate with patients.
- Observed the skills and techniques of a registered nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Gained knowledge on functions of hospital/emergency room.
- Learned to improve interpersonal skills- dependability, cooperation, leadership, & flexibility.
Food Pantry- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Volunteer- 8 Hours
Brownsville, TX
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed in canned foods for the holidays.
- Examined cans and bakery items for signs of mold or aging, bagged and placed items in categories to facilitate customer selection.
- Checked dates on food products to identify expired goods, discarding when necessary to maintain only inventory safe for consumption.
- Maintained cleanliness of volunteer center and followed directions.
Spanish Meadows Assisted Living
Volunteer - 51 Hours
Brownsville, TX
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted healthcare workers by translating conversations with patients.
- Escorted patients back into their rooms and brought them into the cafeteria for dinner and their free time.
- Participated in organizing activities for the patients e.g. bingo.
- Involved in the religious services & outings.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Volunteer - 45 Hours
Brownsville, TX
03.2020 - 12.2020
- I was given the opportunity to use my bilingual skills with a patient.
- Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians & medical assistants.
- Straightened up waiting room & equipment to maintain neat and organized work space for patients.
- Maintained patient accounts by obtaining, recording and updating appointments.
- Given the opportunity in being compassionate towards the patients and their needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communication of Sciences & Disorders
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2023
Minor - American Sign Language -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2023
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05-2025
Skills
- Excellent oral & written expertise
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking
- Efficient time management
- Public speaking
- Compassionate
Accomplishments
President's List - UTRGV
- Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
Dean's List - UTRGV
- Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
American Sign Language
Professional
Timeline
The Special Olympics
Volunteer
05.2024 - 05.2024
Childcare Development Center
Volunteer
04.2024 - 04.2024
Food Pantry- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Volunteer- 8 Hours
11.2022 - 12.2022
NSSLHA
Member - 9 Hour
01.2022 - Current
Spanish Meadows Assisted Living
Volunteer - 51 Hours
04.2021 - 11.2021
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Volunteer - 45 Hours
03.2020 - 12.2020
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Volunteer - 93 Hours
01.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Texas Southmost College
Bachelor of Science - Communication of Sciences & Disorders
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Minor - American Sign Language -
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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