Rene Pozuelos
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathology graduate with 7 years experience working as a special education paraprofessional. Highly personable and productive clinical professional. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support a child's speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Seeking full-time clinical fellowship that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Uplift Therapy Center: Pediatic Center
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design effective interventions for a variety of communication disorders.
- Educated families on strategies to support communication development at home, promoting generalization of skills outside therapy sessions.
- Effectively managed caseloads by prioritizing tasks, maintaining detailed documentation, and adhering to deadlines.
- Supported early intervention efforts by providing screenings and consultations for young children exhibiting potential signs of communication difficulties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal client care and progress towards goals.
Language and Speech Student Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Created and implemented lesson plans for diverse populations and acknowledging linguistic differences.
- Monitored student progress throughout treatment and adjusted therapy plans.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods to students and their teachers.
- Worked with teachers and medical personnel to develop strategies to improve communication during individualized education plan meetings.
- Conducted thorough screenings and assessments to accurately identify speech, language, and fluency disorders in students.
Speech- Language Pathology Student Clinician
Fluency Clinic
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Utilized evidence-based practices to design effective interventions for a variety of communication disorders.
- Tailored therapy sessions according to each client''s unique learning style, strengths, interests, and cultural background.
- Educated families on strategies to support communication development at home, and promoting generalization of skills.
- Monitored client progress by collecting data during sessions and performing periodic reevaluations.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social interaction and collaborative problem-solving among peers with similar challenges.
Speech- Language Pathology Student Clinician
Augmentative And Alternative Communication Clinic
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed rapport with clients while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Partnered with supervising clinicians to receive feedback on performance, and continuously refining practice methods for improved efficacy.
- Designed various intervention strategies such as implementing Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), communication board, and cell phone to meet client's individual need.
- Provided counseling for families, enabling them to better understand their loved one's conditions and support their growth throughout therapeutic process.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills in clients by teaching problem-solving techniques and empowering decision-making abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California State University - Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2022
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Visual supports
- Social development and integration
- Speech sound disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Augmentative and alternative communication
Work Experience
Special Education Assistant/Paraprofessional, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
Panorama City, CA (October 2017- June 2024)
- Assisted teachers with classroom management to maintain a positive learning environment.
- In absence of teacher, Lead classroom instruction and maintained class routines.
- Assisted students achieve goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
- Managed crisis situations and maintained safety protocols to promote educational well-being of affected students during challenging moments.
- Supported student's social-emotional development through modeling appropriate behaviors and teaching self-regulation skills.
Affiliations
- CSUN NSSLHA (2023-2024 Board Member)
- NSSLHA (National Member)
Certification
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (American Heart Association-August 2023-August 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Uplift Therapy Center: Pediatic Center
09.2024 - Current
Language and Speech Student Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
02.2024 - 05.2024
Speech- Language Pathology Student Clinician
Fluency Clinic
02.2024 - 05.2024
Speech- Language Pathology Student Clinician
Augmentative And Alternative Communication Clinic
09.2023 - 12.2023
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (American Heart Association-August 2023-August 2025
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California State University - Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University- Northridge
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