Kendall Pollard
San Diego,California
Summary
Dedicated early-career SLPA adept at implementing individualized treatment strategies, fostering AAC integration with visual aids, and tracking developmental progress in partnership with families and healthcare providers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Speech Support Provider/ Private Nanny
Stephanie Schroder
San Diego, California
08.2025 - 10.2026
- Provided individualized care and developmental support for an 11-year-old child with ASD who communicates using an AAC device.
- Collaborated with two private speech-language pathologists to reinforce communication strategies and therapy goals within the home environment.
- Implemented SLP-recommended activities and techniques to support receptive and expressive language development.
- Supported the child’s functional use of an AAC device and assisted with carrying over device-based communication strategies across daily routines.
- Worked alongside an SLP specializing in AAC use and configuration to promote consistent access to the child’s communication system.
- Reinforced strategies introduced by a PROMPT-certified SLP to support speech, oral-motor, and communication goals under professional guidance.
- Carried over occupational therapy recommendations related to fine-motor skills, sensory regulation, self-care, and daily living activities.
- Created structured opportunities for the child to communicate wants, needs, choices, and emotions while promoting autonomy.
- Utilized visual supports, modeling, prompting, repetition, and positive reinforcement to enhance participation and foster skill development.
- Monitored responses to communication and developmental strategies, sharing insights with family and therapy team to inform ongoing support.
- Supported social-emotional development, transitions, attention, and engagement during play, learning activities, and community outings.
- Adapted activities and routines to align with child's sensory, communication, behavioral, and developmental needs, ensuring a supportive environment.
SLPA clinical intern
Small Talk Pediatric Speech Therapy
La Mesa, California
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Supported pediatric speech therapy sessions using play-based activities and communication cues.
- Supported articulation, fluency, and receptive language exercises during individual sessions.
- Assisted speech-language pathologists with articulation and language practice materials.
- Implemented treatment activities under supervision in clinic setting.
- Prepared visual aids, worksheets, and communication tools for language practice.
- Prepared therapy rooms with toys, flashcards, and communication supports.
- Documented session notes, progress observations, and attendance records for patient files.
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Autism Therapies
San Diego, California
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Implemented ABA treatment plans under supervision and clinical guidance.
- Used positive reinforcement to build communication and daily living skills.
- Supported behavior intervention plans for challenging client behaviors.
- Recorded session data and tracked behavior patterns during therapy.
- Communicated session updates with families and care team members.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical progress notes detailing all relevant information from each session.
- Prepared therapy materials and organized client session spaces.
- Participated in regular team meetings with supervisors and other clinicians to discuss case progress.
Education
Speech Language Pathology Assistant License -
California State University Northridge
Los Angeles, CA11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
University of Oregon
Eugene06-2023
Associate of Arts -
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-2021
Skills
- AAC implementation
- Speech therapy
- Language development
- Behavior intervention
- Visual cues
- Treatment development
- Session reporting
- Data tracking
Certification
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Timeline
SLPA clinical intern
Small Talk Pediatric Speech Therapy
09.2025 - 11.2025
Independent Speech Support Provider/ Private Nanny
Stephanie Schroder
08.2025 - 10.2026
Behavioral Therapist
Behavioral Autism Therapies
09.2023 - 07.2025
Speech Language Pathology Assistant License -
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
University of Oregon
Associate of Arts -
Central Oregon Community College