Thelma Garcia Long
San Diego,CA
Summary
Flexible Speech and Language Therapist with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with 20 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego Regional Center; Self Contractor
San Diego, CA
09.2010 - Current
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Conducted auditory processing evaluations to identify listening deficits that may be impacting a patient's ability to understand language.
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Administered speech and hearing evaluations to better understand patient speech impediments.
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista, CA
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
- Facilitated group sessions designed to address communicative challenges faced by individuals with special needs.
- Monitored progress through periodic assessments and documented results in medical records.
- Educated families about appropriate use of assistive technology devices such as iPads and DynaVoxes.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when selecting assessment tools and intervention methods.
- Kept comprehensive notes on patient progress and speech to make needed adjustments to treatment.
- Administered speech and hearing evaluations to better understand patient speech impediments.
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Designed activities that were fun yet effective for motivating clients during therapy sessions.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services between different providers.
- Implemented AAC devices for clients who had difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
- Advised parents on how to foster language development in young children at home.
- Educated patients and caregivers in exercises to improve speech, as well as alternative communication methods such as sign language.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology
San Diego State University
San Diego05-2005
Master of Arts - Linguistics
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08-2001
Skills
- Assistive Technologies
- Active Listening
- Patient Assessment
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Report Preparation
- Treatment Planning
- Relationship Building
- Treatment Adjustments
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Diagnostic Testing
- Communication Strategies
- Creative Thinking
- Treatment Research
- Flexible Schedule
- Progress Monitoring
- Documentation Skills
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed in Speech and Language Pathology
- Teacher Credential in Rehabilitation Services
- Master's in English as a Second Language
Affiliations
- Love to do Yoga, do nature walks/hikes, and go camping.
- I enjoy interacting with different social economic communities, and diverse nationalities (different ethnic backgrounds/individuals).
- I appreciate those who are hard working and provide other's with optimistic attitudes and energy.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego Regional Center; Self Contractor
09.2010 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
Chula Vista Elementary School District
08.2005 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology
San Diego State University
Master of Arts - Linguistics
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
San Diego State University
- Licensed in Speech and Language Pathology
- Teacher Credential in Rehabilitation Services
- Master's in English as a Second Language
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