Domenique Rieder Gasca
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with over 4 years of experience, skilled in delivering culturally appropriate therapies and evaluations across diverse settings. Proficient in developing tailored plans and advancing communication skills through innovative strategies, collaboration, and supportive mentorship. Personable and empathetic with a flexible approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Spring Branch Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver individualized speech and language therapy to over 70 students from diverse backgrounds using various methods.
- Complete culturally and linguistically appropriate speech and language evaluations for students of all ages to determine appropriate diagnosis and plan.
- Develop individual education plans (IEP) based on in-depth knowledge and specific student needs and conduct regular Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
- Lead initiatives on safe feeding practices with the District Feeding & Swallowing Team by conducting consultations for students across the district.
- Strengthen teacher and staff partnerships, boosting integrated support for student speech and language development.
- Provide essential mentorship to SLPAs and Clinical Fellows, enhancing clinical skills and treatment efficacy.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Collab Therapeutic Services
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated speech and language disorders in home-health setting to determine plan of care.
- Enhanced family engagement with effective communication strategies.
- Implemented play-based therapy, advancing speech and language skills in children under three.
- Mentored SLPAs, elevating team skills and improving service delivery through detailed feedback.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Katy Independent School District
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided individualized speech and language services to over 70 students from diverse backgrounds in early childhood programs through eighth grade.
- Conducted and analyzed comprehensive speech-language evaluations for monolingual and multilingual students.
- Fostered substantial student growth by adapting IEPs with researched strategies.
- Precisely assessed and documented student speech-language needs, ensuring tailored interventions.
- Trained teachers and staff on effective communication strategies for diverse student populations.
Graduate Student Intern
Teachers College, Columbia University
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed speech, language, play, and social skills to order to develop appropriate Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) outcomes.
- Performed diagnostic evaluations of infants and children with feeding disorders to determine appropriate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Co-led bilingual aphasia support group for adults to support social and functional communication goals.
- Completed evaluations and provided intervention to over 50 children and adults with various craniofacial differences, including cleft palate, to determine pathology and treat compensatory errors and feeding difficulties.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Baylor University
WacoSkills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Parent and Caregiver Training
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Pediatric Dysphagia
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Cultural Competence
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Caseload Management
Certification
- American Speech Language Hearing Association, Certified Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) - 2021
- Texas License in Speech Language Pathology - 2021
- Basic Life Support Certification - 2024
Timeline
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Spring Branch Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Collab Therapeutic Services
03.2022 - 06.2023
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Katy Independent School District
08.2020 - 07.2022
Graduate Student Intern
Teachers College, Columbia University
01.2019 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Baylor University
- American Speech Language Hearing Association, Certified Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) - 2021
- Texas License in Speech Language Pathology - 2021
- Basic Life Support Certification - 2024
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