Cynthia Garza
Laredo
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant from Mercy Kids Rehab, adept in multicultural sensitivity and articulation therapy. Excelled in enhancing communication for children with diverse needs, significantly boosting therapy outcomes. Renowned for collaborative efforts and exceptional parent education, fostering trust and advancing patient progress.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Mercy Kids Rehab
01.2013 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Assisted in reducing language barriers for non-English speaking clients through bilingual therapy sessions.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Maintained a clean organized workspace adhering to infection control protocols providing a safe environment for patients and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Blvd Laredo,Tx 7804112-2012
Skills
- Articulation therapy
- Phonological awareness
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Collaboration with SLP
- Expressive language
- Social skills training
- Parent education
- Receptive language
- Autism spectrum support
- Oral motor exercises
- Ethical practices
- Voice disorders
- Data collection
- Excellent communication
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License - TX Department of Health or Board of Speech-Language Pathology.
- First Aid Certification - National Safety Council.
- HIPAA Compliance Certification - Online Training Programs.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Mercy Kids Rehab
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License - TX Department of Health or Board of Speech-Language Pathology.
- First Aid Certification - National Safety Council.
- HIPAA Compliance Certification - Online Training Programs.
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas A&M International University
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