Kate Perez
Alsip,IL
Summary
Increases socialization and language skills through exercises, activities, and a treatment plan to promote positive and meaningful relationships. Builds a strong support network for clients by collaborating with healthcare providers, referral partners, and families. Materials were prepared and readied for use in homes, clinics, and classrooms. Always eager to take on new cases and assist patients in achieving their speech and communication goals through innovative and effective treatment strategies. Enhances socialization and language development through tailored intervention plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Intervention Speech Therapist
Twin Talkers, S.C.
Palos Heights, Illinois
07.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized intervention plans for children with developmental delays.
- Collaborated with families to provide support and resources during therapy sessions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided in-home speech and feeding therapy sessions for infants, toddlers and their families.
Early Intervention- Intern
Jacob's Ladder Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
Chesterton, IN
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked with a diverse, at-risk population, providing case management, counseling, education, and life-skills training.
- Evaluated patients and examined their mouths, throats, and ears with instruments to identify physical impediments.
- Created and implemented successful rehabilitative programs for patients with speech and language disorders.
Graduate intern
Heritage Middle School
Berwyn, IL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to support students' academic and behavioral progress.
- Demonstrated an understanding of instructional planning and delivery, which was paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology, and made learning relevant to learners.
Behavior Therapist
BY YOUR SIDE - Autism Therapy Services
Tinley Park, IL
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Kept up with new and developing information in the mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops on a regular basis.
- Used Applied Behavior Analysis therapy interventions and techniques to help people with autism spectrum disorders.
- Used behavior intervention plans to encourage and assist clients in reaching their full potential.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL01-2022
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Data collection and management
- Individualized therapy
- Speech intervention planning
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish
Timeline
Early Intervention Speech Therapist
Twin Talkers, S.C.
07.2024 - Current
Early Intervention- Intern
Jacob's Ladder Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate intern
Heritage Middle School
01.2023 - 04.2023
Behavior Therapist
BY YOUR SIDE - Autism Therapy Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University