Hi, I’m
Nicolle Cardona
Chicago,IL
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in pediatric, school-age, and adult populations. Skilled in conducting comprehensive pediatric evaluations and adult and geriatric screenings, supporting diagnostic processes, and delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based reports to guide service planning. Adept at objective documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration, providing clear, data-driven recommendations for diverse communication needs.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Rooted in Communication PLLC
Owner/Speech and Language Pathologist
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Conducts comprehensive bilingual speech and language evaluations for children ages 2–10 to assess communication disorders.
- Administers, scores, and interprets standardized assessments, integrating clinical observations for accurate differential diagnoses.
- Produces comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic reports with culturally and linguistically appropriate recommendations.
- Provides consultative guidance to families and educational teams to support informed clinical and service planning decisions.
Playing & Learning Therapy
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
12.2023 - 07.2025
Job overview
- Performed 50+ English and Spanish diagnostic evaluations annually for preschool and school-age students referred for suspected speech and language disorders.
- Administered and interpreted standardized and informal assessments to determine eligibility under IDEA criteria.
- Developed objective, legally compliant diagnostic reports that supported accurate IEP recommendations for 100% of evaluated students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across 3 schools, including school psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, ensuring diagnostic conclusions were aligned with educational and therapeutic services.
Symphony Rehabilitation
Graduate Extern
03.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Conducted speech, language, voice, and cognitive screenings for adult and geriatric populations in a skilled nursing setting.
- Supported diagnostic processes by reviewing 20+ prior evaluation reports, gathering patient information, and preparing materials for supervised assessments.
- Documented objective findings and collaborated with supervising speech language pathologist to inform therapy recommendations.
- Gained hands-on experience in interdisciplinary team collaboration for adult and geriatric rehabilitation cases.
Education
Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology
05-2022
Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor's in Communication Sciences & Disorders
05-2020
Skills
- Adult & Geriatric Cognitive-Linguistic and Dysphagia Screenings
- Objective Documentation & Evidence-Based Recommendations
- Bilingual English-Spanish Evaluations (Oral and Written Reports)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Psychologists, OTs, and Social Workers
- Comprehensive Case History Analysis & Clinical Observation
- Standardized Test Administration & Interpretation (PLS‑5, CELF‑5, GFTA‑3, PPVT, EVT)
Certification
- ASHA Certification: CCC-SLP
- Illinois State SLP License
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) – SLP Endorsement
- Certificate in Cultural and Linguistic Competence – Bilinguistics
- Certified in Teaching Reading – The Reading SLP
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner/Speech and Language Pathologist
Rooted in Communication PLLC
05.2024 - Current
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
Playing & Learning Therapy
12.2023 - 07.2025
Graduate Extern
Symphony Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2022
Saint Xavier University
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor's in Communication Sciences & Disorders
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