Maria Calderon
Redwood City,CA
Summary
Focused Speech Language Pathologist Assistant offering two years' experience and a passion for patient care. Well-organized and detail-oriented with a hardworking mindset. Desiring a long-term position with a growing group.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Creative Learning Center
Redwood City, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Observed and documented client progress during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, MFTs, and occupational therapist to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- 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.
- Educated families about communication disorders and the best ways to support individuals affected by them.
- Follow treatment plans and provide speech therapy as directed by the SLP
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social communication skills.
- Implemented therapy sessions with various age groups.
Supervisor
Starbucks
Redwood City
03.2017 - Current
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Teacher Lead
Creative Learning Center
Redwood City, CA
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2020
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Data Collection
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Continuous Improvement
- Early intervention understanding
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License - 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Creative Learning Center
05.2022 - Current
Teacher Lead
Creative Learning Center
10.2020 - 04.2022
Supervisor
Starbucks
03.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
San Francisco State University