Jamilia Garcia
La Habra,CA
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with experience in a variety of settings from elementary-high school, specializing in articulation and phonological disorders. Proven ability to implement effective therapy strategies, enhancing communication skills in diverse populations. Skilled in documentation and behavior management, ensuring client progress through tailored treatment plans.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
SPG Therapy & Education
Placentia, California
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted licensed speech-language pathologists in developing treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy sessions focusing on speech and language development.
- Implemented behavior management techniques during therapy activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social communication skills.
- Implemented augmentative communication systems such as picture boards or sign language when necessary.
- Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Documented client progress with SOAP notes.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
South Whittier City School District
Whittier, California
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted licensed speech-language pathologists in developing treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy sessions focusing on speech and language development.
- Provided support in organizing group therapy sessions for clients.
- Provided instruction on speech production techniques to improve articulation accuracy.
- Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Documented client progress with SOAP notes.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
DG Therapy Group
Whittier, California
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Provide speech therapy with diverse populations, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down syndrome, early intervention, and phonological disorders.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation for therapy sessions.
- Provide Speech Therapy via Telehealth, and home programs.
- Documentation of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes.
- Conducted therapy sessions focusing on speech and language development.
- Collaborated with families to reinforce strategies at home.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Little Lake City School District
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided group and individual speech therapy to special and general education students preschool-5th grade.
- Provided group speech therapy to special education preschool. (push-in classroom).
- Documentation of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided Speech Therapy to Early Intervention and School-Age patients.
- Provided educational coaching to patients and their families for home carryover.
- Documented SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes after each treatment session.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
DG Therapy Group
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided Speech Therapy to Early Intervention and School-Age patients in clinic and in-home.
- Provided educational coaching to parents for home carryover.
- Provided Speech Therapy via telehealth and home programs.
- Documentation of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes.
Instructional Assistant
Brea Olinda Unified School District
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Supervised students outside of the classroom.
- Provided academic/behavioral support during group projects and classroom activities.
- Provided one-to-one academic/ behavioral support to students with special needs.
Instructional Assistant III
East Whittier City School District
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided one-on-one academic and behavioral/emotional support to students with special needs, including mainstreaming in general education.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective individual and group lessons.
- Supervised students outside the classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cerritos College
Norwalk, California, CA05.2009
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Skills
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Group and individual therapy
- Collaboration with SLP
- Parent Education
- AAC experience
- SOAP notes expertise
- Trained behavioral experience
Certification
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
SPG Therapy & Education
01.2026 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
South Whittier City School District
09.2025 - 12.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
DG Therapy Group
06.2025 - 08.2025
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Little Lake City School District
04.2025 - 06.2025
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
03.2023 - 02.2025
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
DG Therapy Group
10.2022 - 03.2023
Instructional Assistant
Brea Olinda Unified School District
10.2017 - 04.2022
Instructional Assistant III
East Whittier City School District
10.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Cerritos College