Jacqueline Peña-Sosa
Denver,CO
Summary
Bilingual (English-Spanish) Graduate Student Clinician and first-year Master's of Speech-Language Pathology student at Metropolitan State University of Denver. I am seeking an externship position working with adult voice and communication disorders to further develop my clinical skills. Performs evidence-based and client-centered therapy services for a diverse client base.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
06.2023 - Current
- ~95 clinical hours
- Assessment and treatment caseload consisted of various types and severities of aphasia (e.g., global, non-fluent (Broca's) and fluent (Wernicke's)), cognitive-communication impairments, gender-affirming voice, dysarthria, and apraxia
- Childhood assessment and treatment caseload consisted of articulation, phonological, and voice disorders (vocal fold nodules and Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction).
- Documented evaluations, treatment plan information, and progress notes to maintain updated client records.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Planned and implemented intervention activities based on evidence-based techniques for individuals with fluent and non-fluent aphasia (e.g., Script Training, Intensive-Language Action Therapy).
- Educated and included family members regarding specific intervention techniques to encourage active involvement.
- Implemented Communication Partner Training (e.g., expressive and receptive) for family members of patients with aphasia.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on observed outcomes.
- Organized and maintained confidential patient records and documented progress and evaluation results efficiently and appropriately
- Emotional and informational counseling of adults with communication disorders and family members.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2025
Leveling Certificate - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA12.2019
Associate of Science - Biology
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA05.2016
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Valley High School
Santa Maria, CA06.2013
Skills
- SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Training
- interact-ABI-lity Course Certified: Communication Partner Training
- Kristina Johnston Memorial Lecture Series (2024)
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative - CITI Certification – 2023-2026
- International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference (2024)
- Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference (2023)
- Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology and Learning Conference 2023 - Applying the Science of Reading to Enhance Oral Language and Language Comprehension- Lynn Kuhn, MA, CCC-SLP
Relevant Employment
MSU Denver Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – 2022-2023
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Courses: Anatomy & Physiology and Principles of Assessment and Intervention
Speech Language Pathologist Aide – 2022-2023
EAST CENTRAL BOCES – Bennett, CO.
Community Service
A Precious Child
Volunteer: August 2022- May 2023
Special Olympics
Volunteer: 2012-2013, 2022-2023
Professional Engagements
Graduate Student Advisory Board – MS SLP Program Liaison (2023-2025)
Recipient of Student Travel Award – Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference
Metropolitan State University of Denver National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association Executive Board
Vice President (August 2022-May 2023)
ADAMS 12 STEM – Middle Schools Health Field Exploration Day
MSU Denver's Speech Language Hearing Science Representative
Certification
Graduate Research Assistant - 2023-2024
- MINDSOURCE- Reconceptualizing graduate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) education in Speech-Language Pathology and the significance of augmenting the presence of racially/ethnically diverse providers in the TBI field.
- Hardin, K.Y., Peña-Sosa, J. & Wilson, C. (2024). TBI experiential learning to increase graduate student confidence and empathy: An outcome from ICCDC 2020. Oral presentation at the 2024 International Cognitive Communication Disorders Conference, Orange, CA.**Presentation selected to open the conference.
- Hardin, K.Y., Peña-Sosa, J. & Wilson, C., Busch, S., & Rossi-Katz, J. (in submission). Experiential learning point-of-view simulation to increase TBI empathy & knowledge for SLP graduate students. Oral presentation in submission to 2024 ASHA Convention, Seattle, WA.
- Norman, R., Peña, K., Oliff, O., Peña-Sosa, J., & Hardin, K.Y. (2024) Amplifying the voices and addressing needs of underrepresented minority groups in cognitive communication disorders education: Opportunities and strategies. Oral presentation at the 2024 International Cognitive Communication Disorders Conference, Orange, CA.
Languages
Spanish: Native Language
English: Bilingual Proficiency
American Sign Language: Limited Proficiency
French: Limited Proficiency
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
06.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Leveling Certificate - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate of Science - Biology
Allan Hancock College
High School Diploma -
Pioneer Valley High School
Graduate Research Assistant - 2023-2024
- MINDSOURCE- Reconceptualizing graduate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) education in Speech-Language Pathology and the significance of augmenting the presence of racially/ethnically diverse providers in the TBI field.
- Hardin, K.Y., Peña-Sosa, J. & Wilson, C. (2024). TBI experiential learning to increase graduate student confidence and empathy: An outcome from ICCDC 2020. Oral presentation at the 2024 International Cognitive Communication Disorders Conference, Orange, CA.**Presentation selected to open the conference.
- Hardin, K.Y., Peña-Sosa, J. & Wilson, C., Busch, S., & Rossi-Katz, J. (in submission). Experiential learning point-of-view simulation to increase TBI empathy & knowledge for SLP graduate students. Oral presentation in submission to 2024 ASHA Convention, Seattle, WA.
- Norman, R., Peña, K., Oliff, O., Peña-Sosa, J., & Hardin, K.Y. (2024) Amplifying the voices and addressing needs of underrepresented minority groups in cognitive communication disorders education: Opportunities and strategies. Oral presentation at the 2024 International Cognitive Communication Disorders Conference, Orange, CA.
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