Rhaveena Rivera

• Provide comprehensive speech-language therapy services to students from preschool through high school, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions, utilizing evidence-based practices that are responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of students.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s speech and language needs.
• Provide augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate, to improve functional communication outcomes.
• Created individualized home programs for families to carry over learned skills between therapy sessions.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and school staff to integrate speech and language development strategies into daily academic routines, promoting inclusive practices for all learners.
• Administer, score, and interpret a variety of standardized and informal speech and language assessments, ensuring cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of communication disorders, including fluency disorders, language delays and disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, and voice disorders, with sensitivity to each student's background and home language environment.

• Provided speech-language therapy services to preschool-aged students with developmental disabilities, addressing a broad range of communication needs.
• Utilized culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment tools and protocols to evaluate students referred to the program, ensuring fair and accurate representation of communication abilities.
• Delivered individualized therapy sessions using evidence-based practices tailored to meet the diverse linguistic, cultural, and developmental needs of students.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers and support staff to incorporate speech and language development strategies into daily classroom routines and activities.
• Administered, scored, and interpreted a variety of speech and language assessments to guide diagnosis, treatment planning, and progress monitoring.
• Assisted in the development of IEP goals and provided professional input during team meetings to help determine student progress and appropriate supports.
• Treated communication disorders in preschool-aged students, including fluency disorders, language delays and disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, and voice disorders.
• Documented interventions and student outcomes in detailed progress reports to support ongoing evaluation and IEP compliance.
• Led regular IEP meetings, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to address educational concerns and ensure student-centered care.

· Managed a diverse caseload of over 40 preschool-aged children (ages 3–5) with a variety of communication disorders, including those related to developmental delays.

Conducted comprehensive formal and informal assessments to evaluate speech, language, and pragmatic skills.

Wrote detailed diagnostic reports to inform and support individualized treatment planning.

Designed and implemented evidence-based speech-language therapy in both individual and group settings, under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.

Actively participated in interdisciplinary team and family conferences, contributing to collaborative care planning, and delivering clear, thorough evaluation, and progress reports.

· Collaborated closely with teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure cohesive and effective intervention strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs.

· Areas of intervention included speech sound disorders, language impairments, social/pragmatic communication difficulties, and communication challenges associated with developmental delays.