Frances Mora
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant with proven expertise in early intervention and multicultural sensitivity, honed at Moorpark Unified School District. Excelled in augmentative communication and teamwork, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Demonstrate exceptional ability in articulation therapy and collaborative problem-solving, contributing to meaningful educational outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Moorpark Unified School District
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Performe clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Build rapport with students, and work on IEP goals.
- Take, report, and maintain data on each student's goals.
- Work with students with all abilities and communication modes, including PECS, AAC, Sign language, and Gestalt language processing.
Bilingual Facilitator
Conejo Valley Unified School District
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Delivered high-quality monthly ELAC meetings, to inform parents of school and district events.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Performed ELPAC testing, initial and summative.
- Helped students who needed more assistance, and helped them prepare for the summative ELPAC.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conejo Valley Unified School District
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR03.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA06.2021
Skills
- Early intervention
- Speech Assessment
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Articulation therapy
- Data Collection
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Group Therapy
- Augmentative Communication
- Assistive Technology
- Sign language (SImple signs for basic needs)
- Therapy Materials Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) License CA Department of Health or Board of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- RBT training
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Moorpark Unified School District
Bilingual Facilitator
Conejo Valley Unified School District
Special Education Paraprofessional
Conejo Valley Unified School District
Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Chemeketa Community College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moorpark College
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