Jessica Estrada
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and graduate student with over 9 years of experience supporting children with communication and developmental needs across clinical, educational, and in-home settings. Skilled in delivering individualized, evidence-based therapy with experience in early intervention, AAC, autism spectrum disorder, and play-based approaches. Committed to collaborative, family-centered care while pursuing an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology at CSUN.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Source Therapy Inc
Van Nuys, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Provide speech-language therapy services to pediatric clients in a clinical setting, focusing on early intervention and articulation therapy.
- Conduct therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices to target receptive and expressive language development.
- Monitor and document client progress, adjusting therapy activities as needed to meet established goals.
- Support families by providing education and strategies to reinforce therapy goals at home.
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
Granada Hills, CA
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Implement behavior modification and personal development programs.
- Provided dedicated support to students utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, fostering their communication skills and enhancing their participation in classroom activities.
- Facilitated the development of social skills to improve educational performance.
- Provided support to students in developing hygiene, safety, and food preparation skills.
Child Development Specialist
Prompting Learning Activities for the Young
Mission Hills, CA
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated closely with families and professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Optimized child development using evidence based practice.
- Conducted assessments and report writing.
- Provided educational guidance and support to families on matters of child development.
Behavior Technician
McRory Pediatric Services Inc.
Tarzana, CA
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Delivered direct one-on-one behavioral interventions aimed at instructing communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Utilized Applied Behavior Analysis to implement therapeutic activities to support interventions.
- Collected, monitored, and synthesized data under the supervision of a BCBA.
Education
M.S - Speech Language Pathology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2028
Licensure - Speech Language Pathology Assistant Preparation Program
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA03-2024
B.A - Communicative Science and Disorders
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2023
Associate of Science - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA06-2021
Skills
- Proficient in both verbal and written communication
- Early Intervention
- Neurodiversity affirming practice
- Child-centered therapy
- Parent education and coaching
- Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Ethnographic interviewing
- Collaborative teamwork
Clinical Externship
Graduate Student Clinician, Speech-Language Pathology, Jan 2026 - Present
Adventist Health Pediatric Outpatient - Los Angeles, CA
- Provide speech and language therapy to pediatric clients as part of my graduate program placement. Responsibilities include administering and scoring evaluations, writing SOAP notes, developing progress reports, and delivering evidence-based treatment under licensed SLP supervision. Gained experience working with NICU graduates, pediatric feeding disorders, medically complex children, and rare genetic conditions within an interdisciplinary outpatient setting.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Speech Source Therapy Inc
05.2024 - Current
Child Development Specialist
Prompting Learning Activities for the Young
06.2023 - 04.2024
Behavior Technician
McRory Pediatric Services Inc.
03.2018 - 02.2022
Special Education Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
05.2017 - 08.2024
M.S - Speech Language Pathology
California State University, Northridge
Licensure - Speech Language Pathology Assistant Preparation Program
Loma Linda University
B.A - Communicative Science and Disorders
California State University Northridge
Associate of Science - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Los Angeles Mission College