Irma Perez
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in working with children with special needs and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP Graduate Clinician-Extern
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital-Outpatient
08.2024 - Current
- Built a solid understanding of individual patients' issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments, treating up to 8 clients a day
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by clinical instructor.
- Worked with occupational and physical therapists to coordinate effective treatment plans.
- Implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
High Band Booster Volunteer
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Helped plan and organize annual events for over 1300 band students.
SLP Graduate Clinician-Extern
Callahan Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Prepared therapy materials and equipment for use in classroom and therapy activities., providing speech and language therapy for groups of up to 2-4 students, with an average of 15 kids per day.
- Supported clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities and appointments.
- Assisted clinical instructor in conducting client screenings or assessments of language, voice, articulation and hearing.
- Documented client progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in treatment plans.
- Attended and participated in IEP meetings to inform parents and teachers about student's progress and speech goals.
Paraprofessional
Duval County Public Schools
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency for ESE Pre-k classroom of 15 students.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
Substitute Teacher
Duval County Public School District
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher for 3 months, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping for a pre-k classroom of 25 students.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
Call Center Representative
University Compounding Pharmacy
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Answered approximately 30 incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
Stay-at-Home Parent
Self
09.2007 - 10.2013
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Externship
Kmart Pharmacy
04.2009 - 05.2009
Sales Support/ Cashier
Banana Republic-Ala Moana Mall (closed)
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Undergraduate Research Student/ Animal Physiology Lab
NMSU
05.2005 - 07.2006
Summer Research Internship
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language-Pathology
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05-2025
Pharmacy Technician Program -
Hawaii Medical College (Hawaii Medical Institute)
Honolulu, HI05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2006
Salutatorian, National Honor Society -
Anthony High School
Anthony, TX05.2001
Skills
- Graduate Student Intern
- Co-treated students with speech sound disorders and phonological processes
- Performed clerical goals, such as preparing notices for parents and preparing therapy materials
- Participated in hearing screenings
- CPR/AED Certified
- Planned and implemented group therapy sessions with licensed SLP based on student goals
- Tracked data and kept comprehensive notes on students’ progress in treatment
- Classroom Duties
- Followed procedures and lesson plans as outlined by the teacher
- Upheld classroom behaviors
- Maintained classroom schedule
- Adhered to policies of school and district
- Created lesson plans according to the curriculum
- Collaborated and planned activities with other teachers
- Reported issues to the teacher as needed
- Was flexible as needed when plans changed or unexpected issues arose
References
- Kirsten Bowens-Wright M.S-CCC, Certified Speech Language Pathologist, Brooks Rehabilitation-Outpatient, 3901 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216, (904)345-7310, Kirsten.Bowens@Brooksrehab.org
- Randy Salinas, Band Director, Duncan U. Fletcher High School, 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach, FL 32266, (904)247-5905, salinasr@duvalschools.org
- Linda Haggard, Teacher, Alimacani Elementary School, 2051 San Pablo Rd. S., Jacksonville, FL, 32224, (727)946-1786, haggardl@duvalschools.org
- Alison Olesen, Paraprofessional, Anchor Academy Elementary School, 555 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32233, (904)885-0492, olesena@duvalschools.org
- Angelica Placencia, Data/Attendance Clerk, Bill Childress Elementary School, 7700 Cap Carter Road, Vinton, TX, 79835, (915) 877-7701, aplacencia@canutillo-isd.org
- Rebecca Florez, Spanish Teacher/ AVID Instructor/ Youth Group Coordinator, Canutillo High School, 6675 South Desert Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79932, (915)877-7800, rebecca.florez@canutillo-isd.org
Timeline
SLP Graduate Clinician-Extern
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital-Outpatient
08.2024 - Current
SLP Graduate Clinician-Extern
Callahan Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Paraprofessional
Duval County Public Schools
09.2022 - 08.2023
Substitute Teacher
Duval County Public School District
10.2021 - 08.2022
High Band Booster Volunteer
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
08.2021 - Current
Call Center Representative
University Compounding Pharmacy
11.2013 - 03.2014
Externship
Kmart Pharmacy
04.2009 - 05.2009
Stay-at-Home Parent
Self
09.2007 - 10.2013
Sales Support/ Cashier
Banana Republic-Ala Moana Mall (closed)
11.2006 - 06.2007
Undergraduate Research Student/ Animal Physiology Lab
NMSU
05.2005 - 07.2006
Summer Research Internship
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
06.2004 - 08.2005
Master of Science - Speech Language-Pathology
Jacksonville University
Pharmacy Technician Program -
Hawaii Medical College (Hawaii Medical Institute)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New Mexico State University
Salutatorian, National Honor Society -
Anthony High School
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