Laura Tellez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist Assistant with 4+ years of experience committed to fostering effective communication skills and supporting the diverse needs of individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Valeo Rehab
El Paso, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Provide speech therapy for children in an outpatient pediatric clinic.
- Utilize total communication approach to include LAMP Words For Life AAC program to enhance communication for verbal and non-verbal clients.
- Prepare materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Collaborate with other professionals including occupational therapists and physical therapists to coordinate patient care and monitor progress.
- Work with patients with articulation, fluency, feeding, phonological processes, and receptive/expressive language impairment
- Assist Speech-Language Pathologist in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Implement treatment plans under the supervision of Speech Language Pathologist.
- Complete daily documentation in a timely manner.
- Provide support to patients by creating a positive learning environment, engaging them in conversation and providing feedback on their performance.
- Establish and maintain rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Rio Grande Therapy Group
El Paso, TX
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Provide speech therapy for children in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Implement treatment plans as developed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
- Plan appropriate therapy session activities according to each patient’s goals.
- Work with patients with articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, language disorders, and autism.
- Collect and document patient progress toward meeting established goals and objectives as stated in the treatment plan.
- Complete daily documentation in a timely manner.
- Consult with supervising Speech Language Pathologist regarding current goals and needs of individual patients.
- Establish and maintain rapport with patients, families, care givers, and colleagues.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Villa Children's Therapy
El Paso, TX
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide speech therapy for children in home health setting.
- Implement treatment plans as developed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
- Plan appropriate therapy session activities according to each patient’s goals.
- Work with patients with articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, language disorders, and autism.
- Collect and document patient progress toward meeting established goals and objectives as stated in the treatment plan.
- Complete daily and monthly documentation in a timely manner.
- Consult with supervising Speech Language Pathologist regarding current goals and needs of individual patients.
- Traveled to Dell City, TX to provide speech therapy to students at Dell City ISD.
- Establish and maintain rapport with patients, families, care givers, and colleagues.
Education
Leveling - Communication Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2009
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Parent Education
- Group Therapy
- Organizational Skills
- Materials Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Valeo Rehab
08.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Rio Grande Therapy Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Villa Children's Therapy
06.2019 - 03.2020
Leveling - Communication Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso