Marisha Anastasia Ortega

• Provided school-based therapy for students PreK to High School in a variety of classroom settings (Head Start, Mild-Mod, Mod-Severe, General Education, Community Day School)
• Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address articulation, language, fluency, voice, cognition, hearing, AAC, and provide counseling when necessary.
• Facilitated small-group therapy sessions to address social skills development and peer interaction in children with speech-language impairments.
• Organized classroom collaboration sessions with the teacher to provide language support and promote generalization of learned skills in the classroom.
• Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose speech and language disorders, enabling appropriate intervention planning.
• Proficient in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
• Monitored and documented patient progress through regular assessment and data analysis, adjusting treatment plans as needed for continued growth.
• Advocated for patients' rights to access appropriate services, ensuring their needs were met within school settings.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
• Provided culturally competent care by considering each patient's unique background, values, and beliefs during treatment planning and intervention.

• Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
• Managed databases and input data to update records.
• Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews on relevant topics.
• Established strong professional relationships with experts in the field through networking opportunities at conferences and other academic events.

USAHS Virtual Clinic

September 2022 - December 2022

• Provided speech and language teletherapy for school-aged children

Adventist Health Pediatric Therapy Center

March 2023 - June 2023

• Provided therapy for children ages 2 months to 3 years old with a variety of diagnoses in an outpatient pediatric therapy setting
• Infant and toddler feeding and swallowing experience

Vital Speech and Swallow

September 2023 - December 2023

• Implemented services for adults recovering from brain or spinal cord injury, stroke, amputation, and/or various traumas.
• Provided cognitive therapy for adults suffering from neurological disorders.
• Adult outpatient feeding and swallowing experience

Los Angeles Unified School District

January 2024 - April 2024

• Provided school-based therapy for PreK to Elementary aged students in a variety of classroom settings (Mild-Mod, Mod-Severe, General Education)

• Conducted therapy sessions for young children diagnosed with Autism (ASD) under the supervision of a Behavioral Technician.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of various teaching methods in achieving desired learning outcomes for clients with diverse needs.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Consulted with teachers and school staff on implementing behavior intervention plans within educational settings.