Sandra Martin Torres
Speech And Language Pathologist
Urb. El Cerezal St. Yukon #1663, San Juan,Puerto Rico
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Empathetic Speech and Language Pathologist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management, and therapy-program design. Talented supporter of individual client growth with progression and improvement at forefront. Patient and methodical therapist with thorough understanding of each step in healing process. Enthusiastic Speech Pathologist motivated to make positive impact on patient using extensive knowledge of speech and language issues. Friendly and flexible approach. Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Speech and Language Therapist
Beyond Therapy
San Juan, Puerto Rico
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Treated population of intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders and Down Syndrome.
- Treated students with speech and language development problems.
- Treated patients with feeding problems.
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student
Alternative Health Care Solution
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2022 - Current
- Treated in acute inpatient rehabilitation.
- Evaluated and treated individuals with communication and swallowing problems resulting from stroke, brain injury and other neurologic conditions.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Maintained and tested diagnostic and treatment equipment for proper function.
- Contributed with the treatment team in the decision-make by conducting functional communication and swallowing evaluations and setting measurable, functional long and short term goals.
Speech-Language Therapist
Teras For Brain
San Juan, Puerto Rico
11.2021 - Current
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Continually collaborated with parents to achieve speech and feeding therapy goals.
- Treated children between ages 1 to 21 with speech and language disorder.
- Treated children with pediatric feeding disorder.
Speech and Language Pathologist Graduate Student
St. Jude Nursing & Rehab Facility
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Treated in acute inpatient rehabilitation.
- Evaluated and treated individuals with communication and swallowing problems resulting from stroke, brain injury and other neurologic conditions.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Maintained and tested diagnostic and treatment equipment for proper function.
- Contributed with the treatment team in the decision-make by conducting functional communication and swallowing evaluations and setting measurable, functional long and short term goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Speech-Language Therapist
Advanced Therapy Group
Caguas, Puerto Rico
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Treated pediatric population with speech and language development problems.
- Treated pediatric population with feeding development problems.
- Treated pediatric population with feeding problems.
Speech-Language Therapist
Coderi
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Treated student with intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders and Down Syndrome.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Assistant Teacher
Coderi
San Juan, Puerto Rico
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked with student with intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders and Down Syndrome. Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academia Joeleanny
San Juan, P.R. 08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Language Therapy
Carlos Albizu University
San Juan, PR 08.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
Carlos Albizu University
San Juan, PRSkills
Diagnosing conditions
Pediatrics development knowledge
Documentation
Feeding and oral motor therapy
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Articulation and Language therapy
Assessments
Patient-focused therapy
Intervention planning
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Patient Assessments
Timeline
Speech and Language Therapist
Beyond Therapy
02.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student
Alternative Health Care Solution
01.2022 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist Graduate Student
St. Jude Nursing & Rehab Facility
01.2022 - 05.2022
Speech-Language Therapist
Teras For Brain
11.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Therapist
Advanced Therapy Group
10.2020 - 11.2021
Speech-Language Therapist
Coderi
01.2020 - 07.2020
Assistant Teacher
Coderi
06.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Language Therapy
Carlos Albizu University
08.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Academia Joeleanny
08.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
Carlos Albizu University