Laurielen Cardoso Da Silva
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Flexible Speech Language Pathologist Assistant with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with 5+ years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Engagement Specialist
Easterseals - Child Development Center - Early Int
Miami Gardens, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and provide resources, referrals, and support.
- Provided assistance to families with the completion of school forms and applications.
- Developed and facilitated family engagement workshops to promote parent involvement in their children's education.
- Coordinated meetings between teachers, administrators, students, parents, and other stakeholders to foster collaboration.
- Created individualized Family Engagement Plans for identified families based on assessment data.
- Facilitated communication between schools and families through various methods including email, phone calls, newsletters, text messages.
- Led trainings on effective communication techniques for educators working with diverse populations.
- Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the children.
- Observed children in various settings such as classrooms, playgrounds, and homes to identify strengths, weaknesses, interests, and areas of concern.
- Collaborated with teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, counselors, social workers, speech therapists, occupational therapists and other professionals involved in a child's life.
- Created behavior management plans for addressing disruptive behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops related to early childhood education topics.
- Advocated for victims during difficult situations by filing police reports and connecting to needed services.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
My Time
Miami , FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed and documented client progress during therapy sessions.
- Assisted with administering standardized assessments to evaluate language skills, articulation, voice and fluency disorders.
- Provided support to clients by creating a positive learning environment, engaging them in conversation and providing feedback on their performance.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, psychologists and medical staff to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Instructed caregivers on strategies for managing communication difficulties in home settings.
- Implemented augmentative communication systems such as picture boards or sign language when necessary.
- Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social communication skills.
- Provided instruction on speech production techniques to improve articulation accuracy.
- Developed individualized exercise programs to strengthen weakened muscles used in swallowing.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management issues related to clients.
- Educated families about communication disorders and the best ways to support individuals affected by them.
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professional to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with determining, planning for and achieving individual treatment goals.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for infants and toddlers.
- Educated parents on child development milestones and strategies for promoting healthy development.
Teaching Assistant
The Montessori Academy at St. Johns
Miami Beach, FL
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for toddlers.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Monitored the development of each child, providing feedback to parents as needed.
- Organized daily classroom routines such as meal times, naps, playtime, and outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to ensure that all learning goals were met.
- Ensured the safety of the children at all times by following established protocols.
- Assisted with parent communication regarding their child's progress and behavior in school.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
- Supervised children during nap time, ensuring proper sleep habits are maintained.
- Supported individual needs of each child through one-on-one instruction or small group activities.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Santa Catarina - UFSC
BRAZIL - SANTA CATARINA 07-2018
Skills
- Child Development
- Parent Education
- Individual Counseling
- Family Support
- Self Motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- License as SLPa - Florida
- Setting and Student-specific Personalized Interventions and Supports for Children with ASD - Acquire Communication Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Build Capacity in AAC Implementation across environments by shifting mindsets.
- Practical Tips and Strategies for Embedding AAC into daily routines
- Childhood Stress: How to keep calm and Carry On
- TCIT (Teach Child Interaction Training Universal).
Timeline
Family Engagement Specialist
Easterseals - Child Development Center - Early Int
12.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
My Time
06.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
The Montessori Academy at St. Johns
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Santa Catarina - UFSC
- License as SLPa - Florida
- Setting and Student-specific Personalized Interventions and Supports for Children with ASD - Acquire Communication Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Build Capacity in AAC Implementation across environments by shifting mindsets.
- Practical Tips and Strategies for Embedding AAC into daily routines
- Childhood Stress: How to keep calm and Carry On
- TCIT (Teach Child Interaction Training Universal).
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