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JOEL ALAMO

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant with a passion for assisting students and patients to improve all domains of speech. Advanced interpersonal skills and competent in following individualized plans to meet patients' and students' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Bananas
Los Alamitos, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
  • Provided direct therapy services to individuals with speech and language impairments

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

The Stepping Stone Group
Long Beach, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided instruction on speech production techniques to improve articulation accuracy.
  • Implemented augmentative communication systems such as picture boards or sign language when necessary.

Sr. Behavior Instructor

Behavior Frontiers
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Utilize and implement the principles of applied behavior analysis to teach clients adaptive behaviors in developmental areas; such as language, socialization, self-help and motor skills
  • In addition, I implement behavior modification techniques to clients and their families.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to students'' unique needs.

SLPA Intern

Hawthorne Unified School District
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided direct therapy services to individuals with speech and language impairments
  • Assisted in developing materials used during therapy sessions such as games, worksheets and visual aids.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all therapy sessions, including session notes, evaluations, and treatment plans.

SLPA Intern

Montebello Unified School District
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Under the supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist work with students in individual and group formats focusing on each child's individual goals
  • Additional responsibilities include consulting with the SLP regarding current goals and needs of individual students and creating fun, learning based activities focusing on improvement of articulation and language skills.

Education

Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA
05.2024

Speech-Language Pathology Preparation program -

California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Speech therapy techniques
  • Communication strategies
  • Behavior modification
  • Therapy session planning
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Augmentative communication

Certification

  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant, State of California License #8730
  • CPR/AED: Aug 2024
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) & Holds: May 2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): 2/20/25

Volunteer Experience

  • Speech Bananas-Speech, Language & Auditory Verbal Therapy, Office Volunteer, September 2017, September 2018, Maintained office lobby clean and organized. Assisted with the preparation of materials and activities for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) prior to therapy sessions. Designed and created individualized programs for SLP's to use for specific clients. Observed and entered data collected.
  • Camp SAY (Stuttering Association for the Young), Summer 2018 and Summer 2019, Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the office during the camp season. Supervised a small team of 7. Dispersed tasks accordingly and provided feedback. Ordered, organized and distributed supplies to varies departments throughout camp.

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Bananas
08.2024 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

The Stepping Stone Group
08.2024 - Current

SLPA Intern

Hawthorne Unified School District
01.2024 - 04.2024

SLPA Intern

Montebello Unified School District
08.2023 - 11.2023

Sr. Behavior Instructor

Behavior Frontiers
08.2018 - 08.2024

Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Cerritos College

Speech-Language Pathology Preparation program -

California State University, San Marcos

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

California State University, Long Beach