Karla Aguilar
Folsom,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated SLP graduate student with strong academic results and a passion for helping individuals overcome communication challenges. Eager to develop skills in standardized assessments, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) & Individualized Education Program (IEP) collaboration, and evidence-based interventions for diverse student populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Valley Children’s Healthcare
Los Banos, CA
07.2016 - Current
- Provide individualized speech, language, and feeding therapy to over 200 pediatric patients annually, achieving measurable progress in 89% of treatment plans.
- Mentor and supervise a team of five junior SLPs and three graduate interns, resulting in a 100% intern program completion rate.
- Implement group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Los Banos Unified School District
Los Banos, CA
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Managed a caseload of 50+ students with IEPs, improving expressive and receptive language scores by an average of 35% within one academic year.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized educational plans (IEPs), achieving 100% compliance with district and state regulations.
- Introduced interactive AAC device training sessions, increasing classroom communication participation by 60% among non-verbal students.
Speech-Language Pathologist – CFY and Staff Clinic
Central Valley Rehabilitation
Fresno, CA
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Conducted evaluations and provided treatment for adults recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and progressive neurological conditions.
- Reduced aspiration risks in dysphagia patients by 45% through the implementation of customized feeding protocols.
- Facilitated family training and discharge planning for over 100 patients, ensuring a 90% home transition success rate without re-admission.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
San Jose State University
San Jose08.2027
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08.2023
Skills
- Bilingual & Biliterate in Spanish
- Proficient in ASL
- CAS Training
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA
- California State License – Speech-Language Pathology
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- PROMPT Trained Therapist
- Hanen Certified ("It Takes Two to Talk" Program)
Timeline
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Valley Children’s Healthcare
07.2016 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Los Banos Unified School District
08.2010 - 06.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist – CFY and Staff Clinic
Central Valley Rehabilitation
09.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
San Jose State University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Studies
California Baptist University
COURSEWORK
COMPLETED:
Research Seminar in Communicative Disorders, Seminar in Speech Sound Disorders, Seminar in Neurological Disorders, Seminar in Language Disorders Children, and Advance Practicum in Speech Pathology
IN PROGRESS:
School Age Language Literacy & Social Communication, Seminar in Motor Speech Disorders, Seminar in Cognitive Disorders, and Advance Practicum in Speech Pathology
PLANNED:
Seminar in Voice Disorders, Seminar in Dysphagia, and Advance Practicum in Speech Pathology