Kristen Jimenez (Gewecke)
Maize,KS
Summary
CSD undergraduate student at Wichita State University with hands-on experience in education and a strong foundation in language and communication from a bachelor's degree in English. Proven ability to support speech, language, and literacy development in clinical and educational environments. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented approach. Dedicated to contributing meaningfully to projects and initiatives in the field of speech-language pathology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Writing Specialist Tutor
Disability Support Services (TRIO DSS)
Wichita, Kansas
10.2025 - Current
- Assisting students with writing assignments and academic projects.
- Provide feedback on student essays to improve clarity and structure.
- Facilitate peer review sessions to promote collaborative learning among students.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in writing instruction and support.
- Provided guidance on grammar, punctuation, syntax, tone, style, and formatting rules.
KASHA Poster Collab with Graduate Student
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Reviewed interview transcripts from school-based SLPs: dyslexia assessment, intervention in KS for coding, and themes.
- I collected common themes and data from the audio interviews, and worked with a graduate student to help implement these themes into her poster.
- Conducted data analysis.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
07.2025 - 09.2025
- I worked at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic as an undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Marble-Flint's Summer Writing Camp.
- I observed students during camp sessions.
- Utilized Excel and other Microsoft software to organize camp data.
- Organized data in teams, ensuring accuracy.
- Implemented graphic design skills to create a flyer related to the writing camp, which was sent to students' parents.
- Enhanced research outcomes by conducting thorough literature reviews and data analysis.
- Collaborated with Dr. Marble-Flint, in helping to edit and look over the final research article to be published.
Retail Sales Lead
Athleta- Gap
Wichita, Kansas
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Trained and mentored new sales associates on product knowledge.
- Assisted customers in selecting athleisure products to meet their needs.
- Coordinated sales promotions and events to enhance customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales trends to optimize product placement and stock levels.
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and support.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through effective communication skills.
- Tracked daily sales figures to identify trends in customer purchases or preferences.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and provided assistance with selections.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking payments and processing returns and exchanges.
- Ensured that the store was clean and organized at all times.
- Assisted other sales associates in providing excellent customer service.
Aphasia Awareness Event
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with checking in attendees as they entered the doors.
- Acted as a group guide, guiding attendees to their correct locations according to the event schedule.
- Worked in a team-oriented setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Maize Unified School District
Maize, Kansas
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported diverse populations of speech students. Including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering, and phonological disorders.
- Kept written data and tracked students' progress during 30–60-minute speech sessions under a certified SLP's guidance, with a variety of students ranging from pre-K to high school age.
- Monitored speech students who were seeing a speech pathologist remotely.
- Traveled between several different schools within the Maize district to see students.
- Assisted in the creation of visual aids, schedules, and production materials to be used during therapy sessions.
- Administered standardized tests under the supervision of speech-language pathologists for accurate evaluation of speech and language skills. Specifically, once per month, I gave the DIAL-4 cognitive screening test to children entering preschool at the Maize Early Childhood Education Center, and other locations within the Maize and Renwick Special Education Co-op boundaries.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices within the speech-language pathology assistance field.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for pre-K students, focused on social skills training, where students could practice essential communication skills together in a play-based setting.
- Acted as a stand-in SLP when the speech pathologists were sick or absent. Under SLP supervision, I created lessons and specific materials for speech students.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Maize South Middle School
Maize, Kansas
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Developed a strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions, both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- I was assigned a specific case load of students to help individually during different class periods and subjects.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Collaborated with the teacher to create a customized classroom environment that is integral to students' needs.
Resource Specialist Teacher
Dixon Unified School District
Dixon, Davis, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted positive learning environment to engage students and encourage lesson participation.
- Delivered continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for age group, subject area and program classification
- Utilized technology to supplement instruction and enhance student learning.
- Designed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behaviors.
- Reviewed IEP with student's parents, school administrators and student's general education teachers.
- Monitored student conduct and utilized approved behavior management techniques to redirect and modify inappropriate behaviors
- Attended professional development activities to learn best practices in teaching.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to promote social skills development among students.
- Wrote and affirmed individualized education plans using SEIS software.
Customer Service Agent
Cedarwood Insurance Agency
Davis, CA
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
- Utilized active listening and communication skills to address customer inquiries and escalate issues to supervisor.
- Reviewed files, records and other obtained documents to respond to customer requests.
- Processed and sent invoices, adjustments and credit memos to customers.
- Managed numerous client accounts to track and collect money owed.
- Retrieved, sorted, copied and filed all documents and paperwork.
- Created or updated records with new files or information.
- Maintained and updated company filing systems.
- Managed all paperwork and accurately filed each piece alphabetically and according to significance.
- Tracked file movement and researched document histories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2022
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove Charter High School
Elk Grove, CA06.2017
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSkills
- Creative writing
- Writing instruction
- Research collaboration
- Technical writing and research
- Data analysis
- Document editing
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
- Ability to write individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education students
- Curriculum development and teaching large groups of students
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Completed CITI modules for the undergraduate research position at Wichita State University
Accomplishments
College of Health Profession's Dean's Academic Commendation List, WSU Fall 2024 Semester
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Writing Specialist Tutor
Disability Support Services (TRIO DSS)
10.2025 - Current
KASHA Poster Collab with Graduate Student
Wichita State University
09.2025 - 09.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Wichita State University
07.2025 - 09.2025
Aphasia Awareness Event
Wichita State University
06.2025 - 06.2025
Retail Sales Lead
Athleta- Gap
05.2025 - 08.2025
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Maize Unified School District
09.2023 - 05.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Maize South Middle School
07.2023 - 09.2023
Resource Specialist Teacher
Dixon Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Customer Service Agent
Cedarwood Insurance Agency
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California - Davis
Associate of Arts - English Language And Literature
Cosumnes River College
High School Diploma -
Elk Grove Charter High School
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Wichita State University