Cynthia Acaba
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist offering 24 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes assessments, eligibility determination, case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed/Credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist
Fullerton School District
07.2000 - Current
- Evaluated and worked with students with a variety of diagnoses.
- Evaluated and determined eligibility for students with speech, language, voice, pragmatic and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with a variety of abilities.
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among children with similar communication challenges.
- Effectively managed caseloads and complied with timelines
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Department Of Defense Dependent Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Evaluated and provided speech and language services with students preschool age through High School.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Strictly abided by regular therapy schedule with realistic goals, identifying and adequately documented goals, evaluating progress and planned reevaluation.
- Maintained organized documentation and student files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CAMaster of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASkills
- Experience working with students with moderate to severe delays
- Adept in standardized speech and language assessments and determining eligibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural awareness
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Caseload management
- Time management abilities
- Experience and training working with students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Autism
Certification
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California
Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
California Credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Department Of Defense Dependent Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
Licensed/Credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist
Fullerton School District
07.2000 - Current
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California
Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
California Credentialed Speech-Language Pathologist
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
California State University, Fullerton
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Eastern Washington University
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