Marissa Sierra
Tahlequah,OK
Summary
I am a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow who has one year of experience working in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic. I have experience working with clients of all ages with diverse diagnoses. I am hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. I am flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn. I am a dependable candidate and successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude. I am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Ramsey Therapy Group
Tahlequah, OK
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams (Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy) for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
- Utilized telepractice technologies to deliver remote speech therapy services, expanding access to care for geographically dispersed patients.
- Provided culturally competent care by considering each patient''s unique background, values, and beliefs during treatment planning and intervention.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose speech and language disorders, enabling appropriate intervention planning.
- Monitored and documented patient progress through regular assessment and data analysis, adjusting treatment plans as needed for continued growth.
- Educated families on home-based therapeutic activities that supported continued progress outside of clinical sessions.
- Utilized Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods, including Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), iPads, and Speech-Generating Devices (SGDs, such as Tobii Dynavox devices), when appropriate.
- Administered feeding and swallowing evaluations and wrote goals to appropriately treat and target individualized needs based on information gathered from assessments.
- Administered and provided speech and language evaluations and treatment in Spanish to bilingual clients when needed and appropriate.
Special Needs Teacher Assistant (PARA)
Onward And Upward Occupational Therapy Clinic
Tahlequah, OK
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- AAC Experience (LAMP & Eye Gaze)
- Early intervention
- Pediatric Therapy
- Feeding and Oral Motor Aptness
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Language Disorders
- Motor Speech Disorders
Experience
Internships and Externships
SLP Graduate Clinician (Externship), 03/2023 to 05/2023
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital- Tahlequah, OK
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to provide high-quality care and support for clients and families.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and created individualized treatment plans for clients with communication disorders.
- Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques to improve speech, language, and swallowing abilities in diverse populations.
- Observed Videofluoroscopy, Modified Barium Studies, and utilization of electro-stimulation.
SLP Graduate Clinician (Externship), 01/2023 to 03/2023
Ramsey Therapy Group- Tahlequah, OK
- Conducted speech and language assessments for children and adults in clinical settings
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for clients
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve communication skills and quality of life
SLP Graduate Clinician (Internship), 10/2022 to 12/2022
Heritage Elementary School- Tahlequah Public Schools
- Provided individual and group therapy to students with speech and language disorders.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop and implement individualized education plans.
- Conducted assessments to determine students' needs and track progress.
SLP Graduate Clinician (Internship), 08/2022 to 12/2022
Tahlequah High School- Tahlequah, Ok
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to integrate therapy goals into classroom routines.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine students' needs and progress in speech therapy.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to improve speech and language skills of students.
SLP Graduate Clinician (Practicum), 01/2022 to 05/2022
Brushy Elementary School- Sallisaw, OK
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to integrate therapy goals into classroom routines.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to determine students' needs and progress in speech therapy.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to improve speech and language skills of students.
SLP Graduate Clinician (Practicum), 09/2021 to 01/2022
NSU Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
- Clinical experience providing direct speech therapy services to diverse caseload of patients
- Conducting comprehensive evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans for patients
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Ramsey Therapy Group
06.2023 - Current
Special Needs Teacher Assistant (PARA)
Onward And Upward Occupational Therapy Clinic
06.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Northeastern State University