Emily Abitz
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with experience delivering speech and language intervention to individuals with diverse communication needs. Background includes articulation, language, social communication, fluency, and AAC support in both individual and group settings. Committed to providing individualized services that support functional communication and client progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Aspire Public Schools
Sacramento, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Implement evidence-based interventions targeting speech, language, fluency, social communication, and AAC goals
- Support AAC implementation using TouchChat and TD Snap
- Monitor progress and modify interventions as needed
- Develop customized therapy materials to support engagement and progress
- Provide speech-language services across multiple school sites
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support communication across settings
Reading Interventionist
Aspire Public Schools
Sacramento, California
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Delivered small-group reading intervention using SIPPS
- Assessed student reading levels and instructional needs
- Monitored progress and adjusted instruction accordingly
- Collaborated with teachers to support literacy growth
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Tahoe Elementary, SCUSD
Sacramento, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided speech-language therapy to preschool, TK, and kindergarten students
- Supported students with autism, cerebral palsy, speech sound disorders, language disorders, and AAC needs
- Developed therapy activities to support engagement and skill development
Education
Associate of Science - Speech - Language Pathology Assistant
American River College
Sacramento, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2022
Skills
- AAC Implementation
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Cycles Approach
- Evidence-Based Intervention
- Individual & Group Therapy
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Therapy Material Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Caseload Management
Certification
- California Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License
- CPR/First Aid Certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Aspire Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Tahoe Elementary, SCUSD
01.2025 - 05.2025
Reading Interventionist
Aspire Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2025
Associate of Science - Speech - Language Pathology Assistant
American River College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
California State University, Long Beach