Designed and implemented therapy activities for Pre-K to 5th grade students targeting individualized goals in articulation, language, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized assessments (e.g., GFTA-3, EVT-3, PPVT-5, PLS-5, CELF-5) and conducted hearing screenings.
Collaborated with other SLP’s, teachers, and paraprofessionals to support student progress across push-in and pull-out service models within both general and modified curriculum classrooms.
Supported English language learners by incorporating culturally responsive practices into interventions, promoting inclusive and meaningful communication across diverse backgrounds.
Registered Behavioral Technician
Team Positive Behavior Supports
03.2023 - 08.2024
Worked with children with autism spectrum disorder 1 on 1 on behavioral, developmental, and life skills.
Collected data and wrote notes on client progress after each session.
Participated in parent training sessions to reinforce therapeutic strategies used during intervention.
Implemented treatment plans made by the BCBA.
Preschool Student Teacher
IMPACT For Developmental Education
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assisted with classroom instruction and preparation for Special Education students by supporting teachers, facilitating daily lessons, and maintaining a positive, well-managed learning environment.
Engaged students in play-based and developmentally appropriate activities that supported individualized learning goals.
Shadowed a speech-language pathologist, ABA therapist, and vision therapist to gain hands-on experience with interdisciplinary approaches to special education.
Kindergarten & Fifth Grade Student Teacher
Mike Davis Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Supported English language learners and students with language needs by targeting phonics, phonemic awareness, and other foundational skills.
Participated in assessments, IEP meetings, and collaborative planning with teachers.
Planned and delivered engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons in science, math, and reading, while supporting whole-class instruction and small-group activities in both Kindergarten and 5th grade settings.
Collected and analyzed data on students’ cognitive, social, emotional, and language development, contributing to instructional planning and individualized support.
Education
Bachelor of Child and Youth Studies - Education
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
05-2023
Master of Speech-Language Pathology -
Emerson College
Boston, MA
Skills
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Special Education
Linguistics/speech
AAC support
Bilingual support
Certification
Registered Behavioral Technician
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Leadership Experience
Ritual Chairman: FGCU Zeta Tau Alpha- Organized and carried out chapter rituals, helped enforce rules within the chapter. (December 2021- December 2022)
President: FGCU Child And Youth Studies Student Ambassadors- Founded organization, organized meetings and events, recruited members, networked with students and faculty. (June 2022- May2023)
Conference Presenter: The International Council of Educational Professionals- Created and presented research project on the benefits of Early Speech Intervention. (February 2023)
Conference Presenter: Aramid International Student Conference- Created and presented research project to higher education institutions located in Eastern Africa, North America, and SE Asia. (March 2023)