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Katelyn Cook

Los Alamitos,CA

Summary

Dedicated, enthusiastic SLPA with experience with with the pediatric population starting from early intervention to elementary school, also with the the Alzheimer's and dementia population. Has experienced in pediatric speech and language disorders as well as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Caring and client oriented. Detail oriented when it comes to taking data and creating therapy lesson plans and materials.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Paraprofessional

ABC Unified School District
Norwalk, CA
05.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student behavior, fostering a positive and respectful classroom environment.
  • Help sudents with their school assignments, help them throughout the day.

• keep students away from health and safety hazards.

• Help teachers with clerical work.

• Watch and assist students during recesses and lunches.

• Correct and monitor student behaviors

Paid Volunteer- Activities Center

Walnut Village Rehabilitation Center
Anaheim, CA
07.2017 - 08.2017

• Was a part of Junior Blinds Step 2 program.

• Junior Blind gave me one of 3 Paid jobs at Walnut village.

• Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.

• Administrative work.

• informed individuals about upcoming activities each day and gathering information about patients interests

through forms.

• Interacted with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients.

• Connected personally with residents to improve participation and enjoyment.

• responded to requests.

• Supported Alzheimer's and Dementia residents by engaging each in fun, beneficial activities.

SLPA Intern

Lincoln Elementary School
Redondo Beach, CA
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted speech-language pathologists in delivering therapy to students with communication disorders.

• Correct student speech errors using appropriate strategies.

• Session planning

• Get and prepare materials for sessions.

• Beginning and ending student sessions on time.

• Teach students coreect tongue placement for sounds.

• Give and use appropriate reinforcers with students.

SLPA Intern

Share Pedatrics 805 Program
San Pedro, CA
03.2026 - 05.2026

• encourage client multi mortal communication using appropriate strategies.

  • Ensure client safety.
  • Monitor client behaviors.
  • Lead sessions.
  • Data collection.
  • Target multiple types of client goals through play based therapy.

Volunteer

CERT Orange County.
Various Locations In Orange County
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Emergency preparedness first aid training.
  • Helped run flu shot stations
  • Fire extinguisher training.
  • Circulated city awareness flyers.
  • Emergency triage training.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2023

Associate of Arts - Communications

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Math And Science

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
12.2019

Post-Degree Certificate - Assistive Technology

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2026

Certificate - Speech Aide

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
08.2024

Skills

  • Pediatric speech and language disorders
  • Fluency and voice therapy
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Parent/caregiver coaching
  • Standardized assessment and evaluation

Certification

  • CPR and first aid certified

Timeline

SLPA Intern

Share Pedatrics 805 Program
03.2026 - 05.2026

SLPA Intern

Lincoln Elementary School
02.2025 - 04.2025

Substitute Paraprofessional

ABC Unified School District
05.2023 - Current

Volunteer

CERT Orange County.
06.2019 - 08.2022

Paid Volunteer- Activities Center

Walnut Village Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Communications

Cypress College

Associate of Arts - Math And Science

Cypress College

Post-Degree Certificate - Assistive Technology

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Certificate - Speech Aide

Cerritos College