Thao Nguyen
Anaheim,CA
Summary
A private practice pediatric speech-language pathologist with experience in diagnosing and treating speech, language, fluency, and voice disorders. Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop functional, individualized treatment goals. Knowledge of client assessment and therapeutic techniques for improved communication. Collaborate with caregivers and other professionals in enhancing speech and language development of the client. Educate caregivers on childhood and/or adolescent speech and language development while providing early intervention strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Pathology Associates
Irvine, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and diagnose clients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized and non-standardized assessments, caregiver reports, and clinical observations
- Strengthen speech and language development in children, adolescents, and young adults by curating engaging activities and exercises that target various skill levels
- Educate caregivers on childhood development, and demonstrate early intervention strategies for speech and language delays
- Collaborate with caregivers to carry over practices across environments (e.g., home, school) for generalization
- Provide homework assignments appropriate to the client's goals for additional practice.
- Implement cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing the diverse needs of the client population
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Santa Ana, CA
10.2018 - 06.2023
- Answer incoming phone calls, and address questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Calculate dosage, fill prescriptions, and prepare prescription labels with absolute accuracy
- Solve customer issues in person or over the telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items
- Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2020
Skills
- Conversational Vietnamese skills
- Speech/language/voice/fluency assessments
- Therapy planning
- Early intervention
- Language development
- Client diagnosis
- Cultural competence
- Data documentation
- Team collaboration
- Activity design
- Communication skills
Relevant Experiences
- Knowledge of Special Education Information System (SEIS) web-based system
- Medical Internship: Private Practice Intern- Speech Pathology Associates, Irvine CA; Performed re-evaluations to update clients' overall speech and language skills; implemented treatment plans appropriate to clients' goals; provided caregivers feedback on sessions; and collaborated with my supervisor on future goals.
- School Internship: Preschool and Elementary School Intern- Cypress Unified School District: Led both individual and group therapy sessions; created engaging treatment activities appropriate to grade classes; shared printouts of interactive activities for classes to participate in; and utilized a software system for data collection.
- Medical Internship: Outpatient Clinic Intern- St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness, Brea, CA: administered standardized and non-standardized assessments for both adolescent and adult populations; collaborated with the supervisor on formulating appropriate and measurable goals based on clients' profiles; and shared resources and strategies with clients and caregivers
Certification
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) ID: 14363581
- Required Professional Experience License Number #37719
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Document Number: #230162697
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Pathology Associates
09.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
California State University, Fullerton
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