Milvia Garcia
Miami,USA
Summary
Dynamic Speech Therapist with experience at Exceptional Speech Therapy, specializing in individualized therapy plans and assistive technology integration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective cognitive-communication therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in dysphagia management and committed to empowering clients and caregivers alike.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Therapist (MA., SLP-CCC)
Exceptional Speech Therapy
Miami, Doral, Florida
2024.04 - Current
- Diagnosed speech disorders and advocated for optimal treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Developed individualized therapy plans to target specific communication challenges.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments and goal tracking systems.
- Utilized appropriate testing protocols to evaluate students referred to program.
- Implemented assistive technology to improve clients' communication skills.
- Trained caregivers on effective speech strategies to reinforce therapy at home.
Peer Tutor MSLP
Albizu University
Miami Florida
2023.02 - 2024.04
- Tutor students in the MSLP program on the following subjects: Audiology, Articulatory Disorders, Voice Disorders, Phonological Disorders, Dysphasia in Children and Adults, and Neurogenic Disorders.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring to address individual academic challenges.
- Mentored new peer tutors on effective teaching techniques and strategies.
Clinical Intern/Student
Veterans Hospital Downtown Miami MIami
Miami, Florida
2023.08 - 2023.12
- Assisted other speech therapists with patient care and clinical procedures.
- Documented patient histories and maintained accurate medical records.
- Engaged with veterans to assess their healthcare needs and concerns.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies.
- Educated patients on health management and available resources at the facility.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Administered standardized assessments such as MMPI-2, Rorschach Inkblot test, WAIS-IV.
- Screened potential clients for appropriate level of care using standard assessment tools.
Education
Master program - Speech and Language Pathology
Carlos Albizu University
Miami Campus04.2024
Bachelor - Psychology, Minor in Speech Language Pathology
Florida International University
Miami, Florida08.2016
Associate in arts -
Miami Dade College
05.2008
Skills
- Speech assessment and therapy planning
- Assistive technology integration
- Patient documentation and progress monitoring
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Motor speech disorders therapy
- Autism spectrum disorder support
- Dysphagia management strategies
- Speech sound disorder intervention
- Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
- Telepractice service delivery
- Pediatric speech therapy
Certification
- Masters Speech and Language Pathology - October 2024
- TEFL Certification - May 2010
Extracurricular Activities
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter -Broward Country Association of the Deaf (BCAD) -Volunteer monthly for yard sale 2018 - present -Helped organize car wash to raise money for BCAD
Timeline
Speech Therapist (MA., SLP-CCC)
Exceptional Speech Therapy
2024.04 - Current
Clinical Intern/Student
Veterans Hospital Downtown Miami MIami
2023.08 - 2023.12
Peer Tutor MSLP
Albizu University
2023.02 - 2024.04
Master program - Speech and Language Pathology
Carlos Albizu University
Bachelor - Psychology, Minor in Speech Language Pathology
Florida International University
Associate in arts -
Miami Dade College