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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