Nazaret Cruz
Houston
Summary
Compassionate professional specializing in speech-language pathology with a strong focus on effective communication and multicultural sensitivity. Eager to develop individualized treatment plans that address diverse patient needs and foster impactful therapy outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Speak For Yourself, LLC
Houston
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech, language, voice, feeding, and cognitive assessments for diverse patients across the lifespan in a clinical setting.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific patient needs and language preferences, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance communication skills in clients.
- Trained staff on bilingual communication methods, equipping them with resources to better serve diverse patient populations.
- Completed Level I Feeding training to enhance skills in dietary support.
- Specialized in therapy methods for language and multilingual development, dysarthria, feeding, and cognition to improve patient outcomes.
Graduate Student Clinician
TIRR Memorial Hermann
Houston
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies, ensuring comprehensive treatment approaches.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide therapeutic interventions that address patient-specific needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for adults in inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on cognitive deficits and swallowing disorders related to brain injuries and strokes.
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies to assess swallowing function in patients.
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Aldine ISD
Houston
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated bilingual translation at ARD meetings, ensuring clear communication regarding special education students' performance and goals.
- Supported Special Education department in inclusion services, collaborating to implement academic accommodations in Science for students in SPED program.
- Prepared class materials for teachers, supporting small group interventions in reading, word sounds, and spelling for students in 1st to 3rd grade.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Dallas12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2022
Skills
- Bilingual assessment
- Dysphagia management
- Pediatric feeding therapy
- Augmentative communication devices
- Neurological / Cognitive disorders management
- Cultural competency
- Multicultural sensitivity
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist- Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Timeline
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Speak For Yourself, LLC
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
TIRR Memorial Hermann
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Aldine ISD
07.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Texas At Austin