DAIANA ALVARADO, CCC-SLP
El Monte,CA
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist devoted to enhancing student communication outcomes. Skilled in collaborating with school teams to deliver tailored services that address each student's unique needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Fellow, Speech-Language Pathologist
Cross Country Education- Montebello Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed caseload of up to 50-60 students including the following cases/populations: SLI, Mild/Mod, and AUT Moderate to Severe program.
- Performed screenings, initial and re-evaluations, student progress reporting, and led/participated in IEP meetings.
- Planned and implemented individual to group therapy sessions according to set goals and services.
- Provided push-in/collaboration services for class sizes of up to 9-12 students.
- Collaborated with AAC specialist in assessment and implementation of AAC devices.
SLP-Graduate Student Intern
Los Angeles Community Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Evaluated and treated adults within an acute care setting who presented with Dysphagia, Aphasia, voice deficits, and cognitive communication deficits.
- Managed and charted progress notes, evaluations, and plans of care for a daily caseload of 5-10 patients.
- Administered bedside swallow exams and assisted in the administration of MBSS.
- Educated and counseled English and Spanish-speaking patients regarding dietary modifications, safe swallow strategies, and precautions.
- Presented in-service training to subacute nursing staff regarding speech and language services.
SLP-Graduate Student Intern
Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted speech and language evaluations for children between the ages of 0-10.
- Developed and implemented intervention plan for patients with expressive/receptive language disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, social communication disorders and cognitive issues, and AAC needs.
- Collaborated with and participated in co-treat sessions with Occupational and Physical therapists.
- Led individual client hippotherapy sessions.
SLP-Graduate Student Intern
Whole Child Therapy | Alta Loma School District
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted annual reviews and triennial evaluations for students from TK to 12th grade.
- Conducted individual and group therapy (up to 4) for students with articulation, language, pragmatic, and fluency disorders.
- Utilized SEIS program to document and update student present levels, progress on goals, and IEPs.
- Selected and developed appropriate materials for therapy sessions.
SLPA Intern
Mountain View School District
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted individual and group therapy for students from Tk- 6th grade.
- Planned weekly lessons and activities according to established treatment goals.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Arcadia Unified School District
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided support and assistance to students with mild to moderate disabilities throughout the school day.
- Led small group instruction for 2-4 students.
Education
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Dallas, TX08.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders -
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2019
Skills
- Experience with TD Snap
- Bilingual Assessment (Spanish-English)
- Use of online programs (Paradigm and PowerSchool) for Billing and IEPS
- Experience with SMART Board for use in therapy activities
- Team Collaboration (eg, Occupational therapists, Behavior Technicians, RSP teachers, School Nurses)
Certifications and Licensure
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 07/2024 - Current
- Speech-Language-Pathologist California State License, 09/2024-Current
Timeline
Clinical Fellow, Speech-Language Pathologist
Cross Country Education- Montebello Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2024
SLP-Graduate Student Intern
Los Angeles Community Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
SLP-Graduate Student Intern
Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Therapy
01.2022 - 04.2022
SLP-Graduate Student Intern
Whole Child Therapy | Alta Loma School District
09.2021 - 11.2021
SLPA Intern
Mountain View School District
09.2019 - 12.2019
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Arcadia Unified School District
08.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders -
California State University Fullerton
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology -
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
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