Maribel Diaz
Summary
Passionate and energetic Speech-Language Pathology with 9+ years of experience designing activities to develop language and articulation skills. Background facilitating speech programs to foster alternative communication systems. Manages and monitors progress through raw data collection and communicate developments in progress reports. California license as a Speech-language Assistant with an A.A. and a B.A. in Communication Disorders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
SPG Therapy & Education
11.2022 - Current
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Provided support to Speech-Language Pathologists during assessments, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Assisted in the creation of visual aids for use during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among students.
- Supported 25+ students using Proloquo2Go augmentative and alternative communication, improving their ability to express their needs and thoughts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices within speech-language pathology assistance field.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Irvine School District
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided treatment to preschool and school age children in school setting with various disorders and needs.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by SLP.
- Collaborated with SLP and special education team during child case study meetings to discuss, strategize, and implement care delivery strategies.
- Carried out group lessons targeting fundamental speech and language skills in classroom setting on weekly basis.
- Provided materials and implementation strategies for AAC users and coordinate AAC related activities
- Completed SOAP notes for student's records.
- Documented student's progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapy Lounge Center
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Provide direct speech therapy to students with language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech.
- Worked with special education students with a spectrum of disorders
- Participated in Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings for interpreting.
- Performed various clerical duties; filing, translating, bilingual assessment testing, cross-checking data, and recording attendance.
- Provided individual and group teletherapy sessions.
- Communicated and collaborated with SLP and parents regarding speech and language developments and student's objectives.
- Worked with education personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Montebello Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Assisted in providing instruction specific to the area of speech and language communication to students identified as having special needs, and monitors the use of augmentative devices and systems
- Implemented group speech therapy for 60+ students in Head-start and elementary school from Special Education and mainstream education with speech, language and autism spectrum disorders.
- Prepared therapy materials and equipment before each session, ensuring optimal organization and efficiency during treatments.
- Attended and participated in IEP meetings to inform parents and teachers about student's progress and speech goals.
- Provided support during speech pathology sessions, ensuring effective treatment and progress tracking.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Valencia Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Treated 20+ elementary students for articulation, language, and autism spectrum disorders.
- Assisted SLP in client screenings or assessments; taking data, translating, and recording language samples.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on improving social skills, pragmatic language abilities, and peer interaction among participants.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Improved client articulation skills by utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques and approaches during therapy sessions.
- Developed effective rapport with patients and families by fostering open lines of communication about treatment goals and expectations.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Corvallis Middle School
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on improving social skills, pragmatic language abilities, and peer interaction among participants.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients with various communication difficulties.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Implemented customized visual supports such as social stories or visual schedules that aided clients'' understanding of daily routines.
- Assisted Speech-Language Pathologists in selecting appropriate materials for each client''s unique therapeutic needs while maintaining an organized inventory system.
- Promoted cultural competence within the clinical setting by respecting and acknowledging diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and communication preferences.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
Associate of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.2015
Skills
- Word, Excel, data entry, filing
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Maintenance Programs
- Communicating with Patient Families
- AAC Devices
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Language Problems
- Reading Comprehension
- Clerical Support
- Supervisor Collaboration
- Student Rapport-Building
- Fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
SPG Therapy & Education
11.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Irvine School District
10.2021 - 10.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapy Lounge Center
08.2019 - 10.2021
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Montebello Unified School District
06.2016 - 06.2016
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Valencia Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Corvallis Middle School
08.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Cerritos College
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