SAVANNAH ORTIZ
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow with experience supporting diverse learners across elementary, secondary, and transition programs. Experienced in speech-language evaluation, IEP development, and evidence-based intervention for articulation, language, and functional communication. Collaborative and student-centered clinician committed to helping students build confidence, communication skills, and independence across school environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
ProCare Therapy
Shoreview, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Provide speech-language assessment and intervention services for students across elementary, middle school, high school, and transition programs (ages 5–21).
- Conduct speech-language evaluations and re-evaluations using formal and informal assessment measures.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals targeting articulation, receptive and expressive language, social communication, and functional communication skills.
- Deliver direct and indirect speech-language services while monitoring student progress and adjusting interventions based on data.
- Support transition-age students (18–21) in the Career & Life Transition program by targeting functional communication, vocational communication, and social language skills.
- Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, psychologists, and families to support student communication across educational environments.
- Participate in IEP meetings, evaluation planning, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
- Maintain compliant documentation including evaluation reports, progress notes, service logs, and progress monitoring data.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Improvement Center
Wilmington, CA
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Work with clients with a range of disorders/delays in articulation, expressive/receptive language, and others
- Make weekly lesson plans corresponding with the client's goals
- Conducts individual therapy sessions in person (August 2021- August 2023)
- Conducts individual therapy sessions via teletherapy (August 2021- August 2025)
- Collect data for SOAP notes during each therapy session
- Write reports for the client's insurance company
- Conduct parent education after every session
Speech Language Pathology Masters Program
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Preschool Language Enhancement Program- Beverly J. Martin Elementary School
- Gender Affirming Voice and Communication Care
- Ewing Speech and Hearing Clinic
- Speech and Language Enhancement Program- Trumansburg Elementary School
- Brain Builders Dementia Group- Longview Senior Living
- Ithaca College Ready to Explore All Transition Experiences (ICREATE) Social Group
- Simulation Lab for Acute Hospital Settings
- Ithaca College Aphasia Network (ICAN) Support Group
- Invivo Institute- Stuttering Clinic
- Carver Elementary, MN - Externship Block 1
- Fraser- Pediatric Outpatient Rehab (Feeding therapy)- Externship Block 2
Center Assistant Manager
Speech Improvement Center
Wilmington, CA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervise daily operations
- Work towards meeting center goals and targets
- Hold weekly staff training sessions and employee engagement activities
- Identify growth opportunities in the community and manage the budget
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2020
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Creativity and innovation
- Technology proficiency
- Multicultural sensitivity
Accomplishments
2024-2025 Steven C. White Excellence Award by Ithaca College Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
Certification
- Educator Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - State of Minnesota, #1045509
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certified Current
- Graduate IC NSSLHA Representative 2023-2024
- Research Assistant- Dysphagia Scoping Review 2024-2025
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
ProCare Therapy
09.2025 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Masters Program
Ithaca College
01.2023 - 05.2025
Center Assistant Manager
Speech Improvement Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Improvement Center
07.2021 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Ithaca College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Long Beach