Cynthia Elizondo
Buckeye,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with over fifteen years of experience specializing in working with typically developing and neurodiverse children across diverse settings. Proven expertise in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the creation of engaging, evidence-based activities that effectively capture attention and promote progress toward developmental goals. Skilled in employing innovative thinking and strategic planning to design and implement activities, while ensuring meticulous data collection and analysis in both individual and small group environments. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Light Street Education Services/Buckeye Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Improved communication abilities in children by utilizing age-appropriate activities and techniques.
- Utilized evidence-based treatment approaches ensuring the most up-to-date and effective methods were being employed in therapy sessions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on social skills training where patients could practice essential communication skills together.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Maintained caseload of over 70 student treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
Teacher
Sylvan Learning
07.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, by fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
The Austin Center for Exceptional Students (The ACES)
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practices to address expressive and receptive language skills, articulation errors, and social/pragmatic behavioral skills.
- Assisted the supervising SLP by pre-writing goals and progress notes and maintaining equipment.
- Implemented and utilized low-tech and high-tech assistive technology (AAC).
- Maintained accurate daily documentation, including session notes and progress notes.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Maintained discipline with students in absence of lead instructor.
- Coordinated with educational professionals to support students'' speech-language goals and ensure seamless integration of therapy services within school settings.
- Facilitated successful group therapy sessions, fostering peer support and social skill development among participants.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing personalized speech therapy sessions.
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Reduced therapist workload by managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and report writing.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Prepared materials and equipment for use in hospitals, clinics and schoolrooms to meet therapy objectives.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Assisted Speech-Language Pathologists in developing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various communication disorders.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols for 45-60 students per week in the recommended setting to optimize patient response.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Supa Bilingual Therapy
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors, and completed functional behavior plans for students by identifying the client's strengths and building on these abilities.
- Demonstrated and taught clients and family how to use AAC in daily life.
- Utilized accurate documentation, allowing demonstration of client progress and billing.
- Educated patient, family, and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Documented student progress and compared progress to past data.
- Supported patients'' families by providing education on speech-language strategies and at-home exercises.
- Supported, identified, and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to monitor patient progress, resulting in more accurate assessments of treatment efficacy over time.
- Increased patient motivation by establishing rapport and creating engaging therapy activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted in the development of culturally-sensitive materials and strategies, enabling more effective treatment for patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Strengthened therapeutic relationships with patients'' families through consistent communication and collaborative goal-setting processes.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and ethical guidelines in all aspects of service delivery as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Therapia Staffing/ San Carlos Elementary School District
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Creating/identifying appropriate evidence-based therapy activities.
- Developing a working schedule that meets the needs of the students.
- Maintain documentation, including student narratives, for supervising SLP.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
Cashier
Dollar Tree
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Kaleidoscope Education Solutions/ Trevor Browne High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with AAC learning and implementing low-tech devices.
- Taught interviewing skills to Juniors and Seniors.
- Contributed to the development of innovative therapy techniques through continuous professional learning and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Streamlined therapy session preparation by organizing materials and equipment needed for each treatment plan.
- Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Advocate for patients and follow individualized plans for optimal success.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Facilitated successful group therapy sessions, fostering peer support and social skill development among participants.
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Assisted Speech-Language Pathologists in developing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various communication disorders.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Documented student progress and compared progress to past data.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to monitor patient progress, resulting in more accurate assessments of treatment efficacy over time.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Therapia Staffing/ San Carlos Elementary School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided teletherapy services to students.
- Creating/identifying appropriate evidence-based therapy activities.
- Developing a working schedule that meets the family's needs.
- Maintain documentation, including student narratives, for supervising SLP.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Soliant Health/ Kyrene Elementary School District
04.2020 - 05.2020
- Create and implement teletherapy activities.
- Counseled parents with tips for maintaining their child's progress.
- Provided the supervisor with updated IEP paperwork and attended meetings with the supervisor.
- Maintained family contact information and session notes for billing.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Arizona Autism
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Developed and executed treatment plans for clients seen in the home environment by monitoring progress and adapting treatment.
- Reinforced client's ability to improve communication skills utilizing low- and high-tech assistive technology.
- Counseled and provided strategies to caretakers and families to increase communication skills.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
The Austin Center for Exceptional Students (The ACES)
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practice to remediate expressive and receptive language delays, articulation errors, and social/pragmatic behavioral skills.
- Provided support for supervising SLP by pre-writing goals and progress notes, maintaining equipment.
- Implemented and applied low-tech and high-tech assisted technology (AAC).
- Maintained accurate daily documentation, including session notes and progress notes.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing personalized speech therapy sessions.
- Reduced therapist workload by managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and report writing.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Prepared materials and equipment for use in the speech room and schoolrooms to meet therapy objectives.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Supported patients'' families by providing education on speech-language strategies and at-home exercises.
- Increased patient motivation by establishing rapport and creating engaging therapy activities tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted in the development of culturally-sensitive materials and strategies, enabling more effective treatment for patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Strengthened therapeutic relationships with patients'' families through consistent communication and collaborative goal-setting processes.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and ethical guidelines in all aspects of service delivery as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
- Streamlined therapy session preparation by organizing materials and equipment needed for each treatment plan.
- Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Facilitated successful group therapy sessions, fostering peer support and social skill development among participants.
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Assisted Speech-Language Pathologists in developing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Documented student progress and compared progress to past data.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Concentric Healthcare: The Austin Center for Exceptional Students
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Moved clients towards goal achievement employing visual, tactile, and auditory measures.
- Demonstrated and encouraged clients and family in the implementation of AAC in daily life.
- Devised evidence-based therapy materials based on client abilities and strengths, allowing for success.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Sociology
Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho07.2018
Associates of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, Arizona12.2009
Skills
- Engaging lesson plans
- Progress monitoring
- Group therapy
- Articulation therapy
- Social skills training
- Expressive language
- Receptive language
- Collaboration with SLP
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- AZ Department of Health Services SLPA License
- ASHA SLPA Certification
- Autism Certification Center
- Many Faces of Autism
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Strategies: School Age
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Light Street Education Services/Buckeye Elementary School
07.2025 - Current
Teacher
Sylvan Learning
07.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
The Austin Center for Exceptional Students (The ACES)
10.2022 - 05.2025
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Therapia Staffing/ San Carlos Elementary School District
08.2022 - 09.2022
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Kaleidoscope Education Solutions/ Trevor Browne High School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Therapia Staffing/ San Carlos Elementary School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Soliant Health/ Kyrene Elementary School District
04.2020 - 05.2020
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Supa Bilingual Therapy
03.2020 - 12.2023
Cashier
Dollar Tree
03.2020 - 07.2022
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Arizona Autism
11.2018 - 11.2019
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
The Austin Center for Exceptional Students (The ACES)
09.2016 - 06.2019
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Concentric Healthcare: The Austin Center for Exceptional Students
12.2015 - 09.2016
Associates of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Estrella Mountain Community College
Bachelor's degree - Sociology
Brigham Young University Idaho