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
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
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
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