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Marisa Meza

Santa Paula,CA

Summary

Experienced with diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop effective treatment plans. Knowledge of patient assessment and therapeutic techniques for improved communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Pleasant Valley School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
  • Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Ocean View School District
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Recorded students' progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Provided therapy for and assisted in assessments of students with language, articulation, and social communication disorders in individual and group settings.
  • Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
  • Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.

Registered Behavior Technician

STAR of CA
03.2018 - 04.2023
  • Provide one-on-one in-home ABA therapy to improve functional life skills and communication for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
  • Used evidence-based strategies such as Antecedent-Based Interventions, Functional Communication Training, Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Treatment, and Task Analysis.
  • Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.

Education

Communication Disorders

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2022

Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05-2027

Skills

  • Cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) knowledge
  • Evaluation and treatment of Dysphagia
  • Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) familiarity
  • Rigid Stroboscopy experience
  • Cognitive-communication therapy

Volunteer Experience

June 2019 - Current

Beach Safety Volunteer A Walk On Water, Venice CA

  • Implemented ABA strategies and enforced beach safety protocols to support athletes during surf therapy sessions.



Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Pleasant Valley School District
08.2024 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Ocean View School District
04.2023 - 06.2024

Registered Behavior Technician

STAR of CA
03.2018 - 04.2023

Communication Disorders

California State University Northridge

Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Northern Colorado

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