Marisol Meza

• Early Intervention for 0-3-year-old and school-age children with cognitive and motor developmental delays to provide supportive services
• Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions
• Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders
• Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies
• Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment
• Increased patient engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities
• Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities.

• Assisted in creating customized therapy materials and resources, maximizing patient engagement, and progressing AAC low-tech and high-tech
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of student progress, ensuring continuity of care across sessions
• Developed lasting relationships with parents and teachers by maintaining open lines of communication and showing genuine interest in their progress
• Provided group therapy sessions for increased social interaction opportunities and peer learning experiences of heavy caseload of 95+ sessions per week (group/individual sessions).
• Incorporated play-based activities into therapy sessions to increase engagement and motivation among pediatric clients
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights about patients' speech-language needs and progress towards goals- IEP meetings
• Developed picture exchange communication boards for students to aid in communication and understanding of concepts.

Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address developmental concerns for early intervention needs in home or daycare.

• Utilized play-based practices to provide most effective therapy techniques for each family's individual
• Developed rapport with parents by creating positive and inviting therapy environment that fostered trust and confidence in their own home
• Supported families by providing education on speech and language strategies, fostering supportive home environment for continued therapy success
• Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods
• Incorporated play-based activities into therapy sessions to increase engagement and motivation among pediatric clients.
• Maintained caseload of 40+ weekly treatment hours effectively with successful time management

• Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development in home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions
• Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders
• Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment
• Increased parent engagement by creating interactive, fun, and stimulating speech therapy activities
• Assisted in creating visual aids during therapy sessions, promoting better understanding of concepts among patients.

• Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors, and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities
• Worked with teachers, psychologists, and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans
• Assisted speech-language pathologists to remediate or develop speech and language skills
• Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on social skills training where patients could practice essential communication skills together
• Contributed to significant group efficiency by managing caseloads effectively and prioritizing tasks according to importance and urgency.
• Maintained caseload of 35-38+ weekly treatment hours to effectively manage time

• Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
• Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child of 24-30 pre-school students
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
• Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys
• Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.