Susel Ruiz Jimenez

• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary staff to develop therapy strategies, monitor progress, and establish home practice plans.
• Tracked and documented student progress toward Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, ensuring tailored support.
• Managed therapy caseload across multiple district campuses, addressing diverse speech and language needs of students.

• Provide direct speech and language intervention for pediatric patients with complex diagnoses, including cleft palate and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Maintained accurate, timely clinical notes and treatment logs to support continuity of care and compliance with home health guidelines.
• Optimized scheduling and caseload management to enhance therapy delivery and meet patient needs.
• Communicated regularly with supervising SLPs, parents, and care teams to align on patient progress and clinical objectives.

• Supported bilingual adult and pediatric clients with diverse communicative disorders, facilitating effective communication under SLP supervision.
• Implemented high-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, including Vantage Lite and Proloquo2Go, to improve client engagement.
• Provided therapy services in home health agencies, outpatient clinic, and hospital, enhancing patient access to care.

• Implemented individualized treatment plans directed by Speech-Language Pathologist, facilitating targeted therapy for clients.
• Collected data and assisted supervising SLPs with client evaluations, enhancing assessment accuracy across language, voice, fluency, and articulation.
• Managed patient appointments and scheduling, ensuring streamlined operations and improved client access to services.

• Administered speech therapy services across multiple school sites to support student development.
• Collaborated with educators and parents to discuss and address student therapy progress and needs.
• Maintained accurate student files and therapy records.
• Participated in professional development and in-service training sessions to enhance therapy techniques.

• Conducted individual therapy sessions lasting 45-60 minutes to support clients' speech and language goals.
• Gained clinical experience using SpeechEasy fluency devices.
• Completed 25 hours of clinical observations to enhance understanding of SLP practices.
• Managed patient appointment schedules to optimize therapy access based on client availability.

• Supported students in activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance personal hygiene and mobility skills.
• Executed instructional duties and behavioral support plans as directed by classroom teachers and administration.
• Implemented instructional duties and behavioral support plans according to classroom teachers and administration.

Leveling Program in Communication Science & Disorders

Leveling Program in Communication Science & Disorders

Minor in Spanish