Sophia Johnson
Torrance
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology student who is committed to understanding diverse speech and language development through coursework, research, and hands-on clinical experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Trainer/Server
Olive Garden
Torrance, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Providing safe, friendly, and attentive service, allowing guests to feel welcome and satisfied. Training new team members to fulfill our promise to our guests and follow company standards.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Intern
Long Beach, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed over 100 hours of supervised clinical fieldwork at Robinson Academy K-8.
- Experience with general and special education.
- Experience in creating therapy activities for group and individual sessions.
- Provided direct therapy services to patients with various communication disorders, including articulation, fluency, voice, and language impairments.
- Supported patients in developing alternative communication methods such as sign language or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
Speech Volunteer
Kids In Motion
Torrance, CA
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Observed licensed SLPs during therapy sessions with children facing a wide variety of speech and language disorders, acquiring firsthand experience in assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.
- Participated in treatment activities alongside clinicians.
Speech-Language Pathology Volunteer
CSULB
Long Beach, CA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with professors from the CSULB Speech-Language Pathology and Kinesiology departments to enhance participants' communication skills using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), core vocabulary, and aided language modeling.
- Supported participants directly, fostering their independence and involvement through communication in various activities.
- Demonstrated AAC strategies for students in the Adapted Physical Education department.
- Gained practical experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, relevant to IEP teams and future professional roles.
- Linked theoretical knowledge to practice through immersion in evidence-based interventions with children with disabilities.
Front of House Trainer/Guest Service Expert
Smashburger
Redondo Beach, CA
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Training the new employees on how to effectively fulfill their job duties in the store and making sure other employees follow company standards.
- Taking orders in person and over the phone, multitasking, as well as maintaining store cleanliness and guest relations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Speech-Language Pathology
Cal State Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2025
Associate's degree - undefined
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06-2022
Skills
- Cleaning
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Guest Services
- Pediatrics
- Serving Experience
- Relationship building
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- National NSSLHA March 2024 to December 2025
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
- CSULB NSSLHA January 2023 to May 2025
- CSULB National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
Certification
- SLPA License September 2025 to November 2026
- CPR Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Intern
01.2025 - 05.2025
Speech-Language Pathology Volunteer
CSULB
06.2024 - 07.2024
Speech Volunteer
Kids In Motion
03.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Trainer/Server
Olive Garden
02.2024 - Current
Front of House Trainer/Guest Service Expert
Smashburger
08.2019 - 05.2023
Associate's degree - undefined
El Camino College
Bachelor's degree - Speech-Language Pathology
Cal State Long Beach