Samantha Pena

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations
• Implement group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation

• Evaluated and treated speech and language disorders in both English and Spanish
• Communicated with physicians, nurses, parents, and other clinicians to provide comprehensive care

• Treated, documented and completed billing for pediatric patients
• Developed materials used in therapy sessions including activities, worksheets, visuals and games

• Provided teletherapy services to children with speech and language deficits

• Completed evaluations and documentation tracking patient progress

• Conducted research sessions with pediatric patients with speech disorders and/or down syndrome using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)

• Employed Observer Software and Microsoft Excel to input and analyze data

• Developed and implemented treatment plans for adults with Aphasia

• Participated in community enrichment projects across various treatment settings through arts in health

• Tutored children on phonological awareness and reading comprehension