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Jillian Santos

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience in evaluating and treating communication disorders. Proven success in advocating for resources and implementing data-driven IEPs, resulting in measurable improvements in student communication abilities across diverse populations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hayward Unified School District
08.2014 - 10.2025

Provided evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of communication disorders: articulation, phonological, fluency, language, and social skill disorders.

  • Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify student needs.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) for diverse learners.
  • Provided ongoing therapy sessions focusing on communication skills improvement.
  • Monitored student progress, adjusting treatment plans based on data-driven outcomes.
  • Collaborated with Autism and neurodivergent students in diverse educational settings to support individualized learning.
  • Provided support to elementary school students with a range of disabilities, including mild to severe.
  • History of Extended School Year (ESY)experience with moderate-to-severe students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff to integrate speech strategies into classroom activities.
  • Advocated for resources and support services, enhancing access to essential speech and language development opportunities for students.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
  • Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
  • Managed legal paperwork and protocol to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Managed high workloads within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient completion of responsibilities.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Golden and Silver Oak Montessori Charter Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated communication disorders in students with mild to moderate disabilities, addressing articulation, phonological, fluency, language, and social skill challenges to enhance communication effectiveness.
  • Conducted assessments to identify speech and language needs of students.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to support student communication goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student learning experiences.

Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist

Merced County Office of Education
08.2005 - 06.2013
  • Provided evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of various types of communicative disorders for students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities with a primary focus on Autism, ranging from ages 2-22 years of age. Designed and carried out a presentation to acquaint educators and medical residents with the SLP scope of practice and available resources. Report and goal writing and implementation for Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Consultation and collaboration with parents, coworkers, administration, and out-of-agency contacts. Extensive experience in legal paperwork and protocol. Task-oriented and completes extensive work in exceptional timelines.
  • Evaluated speech and language skills of students with diverse needs.
  • Developed individualized therapy plans for effective communication improvement.
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate speech strategies into classroom activities.

Student Externship in Acute Care Hospital Setting

05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Evaluated adults with various communication disorders, including dysphasia, aphasia, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and anoxia.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Merced County Office of Education
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Provided recommended treatment for various communication disorders to preschool, elementary, and junior high students with mild to moderate disabilities: articulation, phonological, stuttering, and language disorders. Supervisor, administration, and coworker collaboration.

Education

Master's (M.Ed.) - Special Education

American College of Education
06-2024

Master's of Arts (M.A) - Communicative Disorders: Speech-Language Pathology

California State University, Fresno
06-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders

California State University, Fresno
06-2005

Skills

  • Augmentative communication tools
  • Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Voice and fluency disorders treatment
  • Progress monitoring
  • Autism spectrum disorder expertise
  • Sign language communication
  • Effective multitasking
  • Trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker
  • SEIS: Special Education Information System
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Legal paperwork compliance
  • Culturally responsive practices
  • Dysfluency intervention
  • Zoom
  • Google Meets
  • Quality Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional written communication
  • Time management
  • Supervision capabilities
  • Culturally responsive care
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Advocacy for student resources
  • Professional writing
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Basic ASL
  • Professional development

Certification

  • Clinical Certificate of Competence, # 12147842
  • California State License, #17230
  • Speech-Language Pathology Credential, #240124249
  • Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Certificate in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
  • In the process of upgrading ADOS-G to ADOS-2

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hayward Unified School District
08.2014 - 10.2025

Speech-Language Pathologist

Golden and Silver Oak Montessori Charter Schools
08.2013 - 06.2014

Student Externship in Acute Care Hospital Setting

05.2007 - 08.2007

Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist

Merced County Office of Education
08.2005 - 06.2013

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Merced County Office of Education
01.2004 - 01.2005

Master's (M.Ed.) - Special Education

American College of Education

Master's of Arts (M.A) - Communicative Disorders: Speech-Language Pathology

California State University, Fresno

Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders

California State University, Fresno
Jillian Santos