Mayelin Vega Aquino
Wellington
Summary
Experienced Speech Therapist Assistant with a strong background in providing support for speech and language interventions. Skilled at implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Strengths include knowledge of speech therapy techniques, high level of patience, excellent communication skills and ability to assist clients across diverse age groups. Proven track record of enhancing client's communication abilities and improving quality of life through dedicated service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Therapist Assistant
Kids in Care PPEC
Greenacres
04.2023 - Current
- Provided support for language development activities to clients.
- Utilized visual aids such as flashcards or charts during sessions to facilitate effective communication between therapist and patient.
- Demonstrated proper use of augmentative communication devices such as picture boards or computers.
- Helped with the design of therapeutic exercises tailored to the needs of each patient.
- Conducted research on various speech therapy techniques and procedures.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to speech pathology practices.
- Observed patients during speech therapy sessions to document their performance.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Provided therapeutic treatments such as oral motor exercises, articulation drills and language stimulation activities.
- Helped children develop language skills by reading books aloud to them.
Speech Therapist Assistant
Creative Therapy Solutions
West Palm Beach
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided support for language development activities to clients.
- Utilized visual aids such as flashcards or charts during sessions to facilitate effective communication between therapist and patient.
- Demonstrated proper use of augmentative communication devices such as picture boards or computers.
- Conducted research on various speech therapy techniques and procedures.
- Observed patients during speech therapy sessions to document their performance.
- Assisted in the development of individual treatment plans for each patient.
- Adhered to ethical standards set forth by governing bodies when interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Organized materials, supplies, and equipment for speech therapy sessions.
- Maintained records of client progress reports and outcomes.
- Incorporated music into therapy sessions in order to engage children's interest in learning new words or sounds.
- Conducted evaluations and examined physical structures contributing to speech concerns.
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Advanced Children's Therapy
Lake Worth
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted research into new therapies or treatments which could benefit clients with speech impairments.
- Participated in team meetings discussing best practices when working with clients who have difficulty communicating effectively due to physical limitations or developmental delays.
- Instructed patients on proper techniques for vocal exercises, breathing exercises and articulation drills.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients based on their specific needs and goals.
- Monitored patients while they practice speaking or writing words, phrases or sentences correctly.
Speech Pathologist Assistant
First Words Pediatric Therapy
West Palm Beach
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Instructed patients on proper techniques for vocal exercises, breathing exercises and articulation drills.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients based on their specific needs and goals.
- Monitored patients while they practice speaking or writing words, phrases or sentences correctly.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client based on their age level and learning style.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress towards achieving therapeutic goals.
- Organized materials needed for each session including games, activities, books and other resources.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
ISEP
Barcelona02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
HPI "Capitan Silverio Blanco
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba07-2003
Skills
- Language development
- Augmentative communication
- Therapeutic exercises
- Evidence-based practices
- Patient assessment
- Individual treatment plans
- Client communication
- Articulation drills
- Oral motor exercises
- Fluency training
- Behavioral observation
- Phonological awareness
- Alternative communication
- Expressive language
- Articulation therapy
- Group therapy
- Ethical practices
- Continuing education
- Language intervention
- Early intervention
- Swallowing techniques
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Speech Therapist Assistant
Kids in Care PPEC
04.2023 - Current
Speech Therapist Assistant
Creative Therapy Solutions
03.2023 - 06.2024
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Advanced Children's Therapy
10.2020 - 02.2023
Speech Pathologist Assistant
First Words Pediatric Therapy
08.2019 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
ISEP
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
HPI "Capitan Silverio Blanco
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