Elisa Chavez
Antioch
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience at Antioch Unified School District, excelling in collaboration and caseload management. Proven track record in enhancing communication skills through tailored therapy plans and effective documentation. Skilled in diagnostic testing and fostering teamwork among multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal student outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Antioch Unified School District
03.1998 - 06.2025
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented and supervised SLPAs group therapy sessions for students with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all students.
- Improved student outcomes with tailored therapy sessions focusing on articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
- Promoted early detection of speech and language disorders through school based screening programs.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among children with similar communication challenges.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in students speech,, language, voice, fluency skills, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cypress Rehab and Nursing (Thera Care Rehab)
08.1995 - 03.1998
- Primary Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) of a large rehabilitation facility with geriatric and young adult population with varying deficits such as; dysphasia, dementia, dysarthria, and expressive and receptive language deficits.
- Duties: Evaluate patients referred by physicians, develop appropriate treatment plans based on evaluation results and modifications of the treatment plan as needed in response to patient's condition, provide speech therapy services with individuals and groups.
- Participated in discharge planning, design FMP's and train staff, provide training, consultations with patients, families, physicians, facility administration, discharge planning with health care team, weekly weight loss committee and screening of all residents per facility guidelines.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and accommodations in educational settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology & Audiology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-1993
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA06-1991
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Report preparation
- Attend IEP's
- Provide direct speech therapy services
- Supervise SLPA's
- Caseload management
- Progress monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Staff/Teacher/Parent Training
- Report preparation
- Diagnostic testing
- Supervision of SLPA's
Certifications/Licenses
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist by the state of California #10191
- Clinical Clear Rehabilitative Service Credential issued by the state of California
- Certification School Audiometric
Work Availability
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Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Antioch Unified School District
03.1998 - 06.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cypress Rehab and Nursing (Thera Care Rehab)
08.1995 - 03.1998
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology & Audiology
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Los Medanos College
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