JOCELYN GARCIA
Whittier,CA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
University Of Southern California
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Documented evaluations, treatment plan information and progress notes to maintain updated client records.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Conducted research on hearing or speech topics to help in development of procedures, technology or treatments.
- Interpreted diagnostic data to identify and develop treatment plans for patient hearing problems.
- Conducted presentations regarding various hearing and balance topics to increase community awareness and education on importance of hearing conservation and health.
Internship
Dayton Heights Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Internship
Cahuenga Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
SLPA
Meca Therapies
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Worked with occupational therapist, physical therapists, audiologist, family service coordinate, developmental specialist, behavioral therapist, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Advocate for patients and follow individualized plans for optimal success.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Research Assistant
Learning Action
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted Pre-K math assessments for Stanford Graduate School of Education
- Conducted one-on-one math assessments with pre-schoolers in San Francisco and South San Francisco
- Gained experience working with Pre-K children, and contribute to the early childhood education field
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires to obtain study information.
Volunteer
TALK
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
Clinic Aide
San Francisco State University
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Observed SLP graduate students provide treatment and intervention to individuals with Aphasia
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Prepared materials and equipment for use in hospitals, clinics and schoolrooms to meet therapy objectives.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
Assistant Soccer Coach
SF Tots
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Introduction to soccer for children ages 18 months-6 years old
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Developed and implemented team rules.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Presented programs to clubs and other community organizations to highlight soccer program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Provided information on developmental milestones to coach families on incorporating modeled interventions into children's daily routines.
- Provided community resources and education to families to increase knowledge and advocacy skills.
Team Leader and Corp Member
Jumpstart For Young Children
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Non-profit organization that serves in under-resourced communities to help children succeed in education
- Communicated respectfully and thoughtfully with parents and guardians by remaining sensitive to different families' cultures, values and needs.
- Coordinated fundraising events, overseeing management of volunteers, vendor relations and publicity to increase community outreach and awareness.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
Volunteer
Support For Families
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
Volunteer
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Motivated and encouraged learning using one-on-one and classroom-wide techniques.
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Assisted lead teacher with maintaining classroom discipline.
- Watched cooperating teacher and took notes on successful strategies
- Attended training courses to continue to develop knowledge.
- Completed documentation for student files and university records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2018
MS - Speech Language Pathology
University of Southern California
2023
No Degree - Psychology
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMNo Degree - Speech-Language Pathology
Emerson College
Boston, MASkills
- Speech Exercises
- Voice Improvement Techniques
- Treatment Plan Development
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Barium Swallow
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Hearing Tests
- AAC Devices
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Progress Monitoring
- Communication Strategies
- Data Collection
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certificate of Clearance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
University Of Southern California
06.2022 - 08.2022
Internship
Dayton Heights Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Internship
Cahuenga Elementary School
01.2022 - 05.2022
SLPA
Meca Therapies
08.2018 - 11.2019
Research Assistant
Learning Action
01.2018 - 01.2019
Volunteer
TALK
01.2017 - 01.2018
Clinic Aide
San Francisco State University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer
Support For Families
08.2015 - 08.2016
Volunteer
Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center
01.2015 - 08.2015
Assistant Soccer Coach
SF Tots
01.2015 - 01.2018
Team Leader and Corp Member
Jumpstart For Young Children
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University
MS - Speech Language Pathology
University of Southern California
No Degree - Psychology
Eastern New Mexico University
No Degree - Speech-Language Pathology
Emerson College
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