Natalia Callejas
Summary
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and 5+ years of experience. Extensive work with preschool and school-age children both in the school setting and private practice setting. Organized problem solver swiftly handling changing caseloads and therapy-related duties. Experienced in neurodiverse accepting practices, as well as specific areas such as speech sound disorders, gestalt language-processing, and feeding disorders. Fluent in Spanish and English, offering solid comprehension of cultural diversity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Presence Learning
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Provide direct tele-therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Monitor progress of students through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and IEP goals for students.
- Participate in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Administer standardized assessments such as the CELF-5 or GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language disorders in children.
- Keep comprehensive notes on student progress and speech to make needed adjustments to IEP.
- Educate parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Attend continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
FTC Kids Empowerment Center
Little Falls, NJ
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Served as the lead resource for the SLP department.
- Assisted with the oversight of the SLP team to establish and maintain cohesive communication and excellent service delivery amongst SLP team members.
- Supervised and direct 4 SLPs within our department.
- Evaluated treatment goals and student progress on continuous basis.
- Utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate students referred to facility.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
- Performed and documented initial evaluations and determined appropriate diagnoses.
- Treateded a caseload including, but not limited to, fluency disorders, language delays and disorders, articulation or phonology delays and feeding disorders in children ages 3-10.
- Counseled and provided recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
- Created evidence-based curriculum for programs ran by FTC Kids.
- Collaborated with Director of Therapy and Lead OT/PT regularly.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kid Clan Services
Clifton, NJ
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Assisted in IEP goal development and provided professional input determining student progress.
- Conducted regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech therapy.
- Provided an implemented therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with diagnosed communication impairment.
- Consulted with teaching staff and parents as a multi-disciplinary team member.
- Collaborated with special education team regularly to discuss, strategize, and implement carry-over strategies.
- Conducted speech and language screenings and evaluations.
- Provided bilingual speech and language therapy services to various schools throughout the district.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo-Progressus Therapy
Washington, DC
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided and completed comprehensive diagnostic assessments of speech, voice, and language impairments; and determined the presence/absence of a specific communication disorder, which adversely impacted academic progress.
- Provided an implemented therapeutic program to meet the individual needs of students with diagnosed communication impairment.
- Conducted speech and language screenings and evaluations.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, staff-collaborations and eligibility/IEP meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Case Management Expert
- Adept in standardized speech and language evaluation tools
- Knowledge in pediatric feeding difficulties/disorders
- Family and Patient education
- CPR Training
- Team leadership
- IEP and 504 Compliance
- Autism Spectrum Familiarity
- Resource Advocacy
- Time Management Proficiency
- Collaborative
- Neurodivergent-affirming
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- American Speech and Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California, 2022-Present
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of New Jersey, 2018-Present
- CPR Certification- BLS Provider
- CPI Certification
Training and Continuing Education
Trainings/ Continuing Education
- A Strengths-Based Approach to Autism & Behavior (December 2021)
- Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing: Ethics Around Settings Ensuring
Quality of Care Through Collaborations (November 2021) - Ethics, Evidence, & Pediatric Decision Making (September 2021)
- Stuttering is Verbal Diversity (August 2021)
- Transgender Cultural Responsiveness for Pediatric Speech-Language
Pathologists (January 2021) - Considerations for Supporting Latinx Families (January 2021)
- Teletherapy- Tips to Keep Young Children Engaged (April 2020) + 4
other Teletherapy related webinars in 2020 - The AEIOU Systematic Approach to Pediatric Feeding (January 2019)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Presence Learning
10.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kid Clan Services
09.2018 - 06.2022
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
FTC Kids Empowerment Center
04.2018 - 09.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo-Progressus Therapy
02.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
William Paterson University of New Jersey
- American Speech and Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of California, 2022-Present
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of New Jersey, 2018-Present
- CPR Certification- BLS Provider
- CPI Certification
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