Saana Khairi
Corona,CA
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern with hands-on experience supporting pediatric speech and language development through effective therapy implementation. Focused on enhancing patient progress across various language disorders, including articulation, fluency, and pragmatic deficits in autism. Aspires to advance in the field, eventually pursuing medical SLP roles to assist patients with swallowing disorders and aphasia.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Key Communications Speech & Language Services
Ontario, California
08.2026 - Current
- Supported speech-language sessions by utilizing clinic materials, toys, and activities in the therapy room and online resources to target speech and language goals.
- Prepared and organized activity tools to facilitate implementation of articulation and language goals in therapy sessions
- Collected and analyzed data on client performance in relation to targeted goals, ensuring accurate completion of session notes for caseload
Internal Events Chair
Pakistani Student Association (PSA)
Fullerton, California
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinated logistics for PSA Banquet and Mock Mehndi, overseeing design of main backdrop to enhance photo opportunities at largest events of the semester
- Coordinated logistics for internal events, managing room reservations, budget tracking for catering, scheduling, and day-of setup to ensure seamless execution
- Facilitated communication between board members to align schedules and meet deadlines, minimizing logistical setbacks
Treasurer
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
Fullerton, California
2021 - 2023
- Coordinated successful fundraiser at Port of Peri Peri restaurant, enhancing organizational fundraising efforts
- Managed the allocation of requested funds for semester events by tracking all organizational costs and financial transactions
- Processed reimbursements for organizational purchases by board members, maintaining accurate financial log for transparency
- Studied requirements for fund requests from umbrella organization and student government to ensure compliance
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12-2026
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Cell & Developmental Bio
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2026
Skills
- Speech therapy support
- Articulation interventions
- Client data collection
- Session documentation
- Data collection
- Activity preparation
- Task coordination
- Planning skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Continuous improvement
- analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
- diligent
- Pediatric experience
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
College and Natural Sciences & Mathematics - Deans List 2019
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
COPE Health Scholars - Kaiser Permanente Riverside 2021-2023
- Accumulated over 280 hours of hospital volunteer work.
- Sterilized patient rooms and answered call lights
- Changed bed linens, Fed patients, helped bathe patients
- Performed numerous EKGs in the emergency department
- Assisted with administrative work in outpatient departments
- Restocked supplies in patient rooms in outpatient departments
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Key Communications Speech & Language Services
08.2026 - Current
Internal Events Chair
Pakistani Student Association (PSA)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Treasurer
Muslim Student Association (MSA)
2021 - 2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Cell & Developmental Bio
California State University, Fullerton