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Miriam Orbe

Rolling Meadows,IL

Summary

Certified Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist skilled in conducting bilingual speech and language evaluations and therapy. Committed to delivering quality care to a wide range of students. Adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing nine-year background in education.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist

Bilingual Speech Solutions
Northlake And Elgin, IL
08.2021 - Current
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when selecting assessment tools and intervention methods
  • Utilized appropriate bilingual testing and assessment protocols to evaluate students
  • Created and implemented treatment plans for bilingual students in kindergarten through fifth grade, with speech and language disorders, fluency disorders, ASD and those communicating with AAC devices
  • Adapted specialized assistive devices to individual student needs (e.g. adjusting equipment, keyboards, communication devices, configuring software, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing the learning opportunities of special education students
  • Developed treatment goals to improve communication abilities of students with a variety of disorders
  • Provided individualized therapy plans to meet the needs of each patient
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
  • Counseled and made recommendations to caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices
  • Prepared reports for IEP and team conference meetings
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for students
  • Interpreted during IEP meetings

Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional

Mannheim School District 83
Franklin Park, IL
09.2015 - 02.2020
  • Worked with students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays
  • Assisted with interpreting for bilingual families in obtaining and accessing community resources
  • Interpreted for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
  • Interpreted for speech- language pathologists during preschool screenings
  • Translated for voice output communication devices
  • Assisted students with special needs with communication utilizing visuals and assistive technology
  • Implemented lessons provided by teacher
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

Caregiver

Eric and Elizabeth Taveras
Elmhurst, IL
05.2012 - 02.2020
  • Monitored blood glucose and insulin administration, and safe disposal of sharps and test strips
  • Provided reliable caregiving
  • Engaged in energetic activities with children
  • Managed safety and security of all children under care

Registered Behavior Technician

Total Spectrum
Elmhurst, IL
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
  • Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 3 to 8 years old
  • Documented client behavior and interventions attempted and collected and reported data using approved format, methods and forms
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Mannheim School District 83
Franklin Park, IL
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Provided assistance in developing and implementing curriculum for students with special needs.
  • Assisted students with special needs with communication utilizing visuals and assistive technology
  • Followed students’ feeding plans assigned by an SLP
  • Received Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) training
  • Received PRC core and fringe vocabulary training and Boardmaker training
  • Assisted in teaching students self-care and enforced positive behavior
  • Alerted teacher in case of emergencies or problems related to health or behavior of students
  • Provided physical assistance to students who have trouble looking after their physical needs such as sitting and walking

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Governors State University
University Park, IL
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Governors State University
University Park, IL
12.2017

Associate of Arts -

Triton College
River Grove, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Bilingual Speech and Language Evaluation
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) knowledge
  • Articulation therapy
  • Adaptive to changing environments

Timeline

Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist

Bilingual Speech Solutions
08.2021 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Total Spectrum
06.2017 - 12.2017

Substitute Teacher and Paraprofessional

Mannheim School District 83
09.2015 - 02.2020

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Mannheim School District 83
01.2015 - 09.2015

Caregiver

Eric and Elizabeth Taveras
05.2012 - 02.2020

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Governors State University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Governors State University

Associate of Arts -

Triton College
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