Uma Kadekodi
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Speech-Language Pathologist with over 16 years of experience, specializing in pediatric therapy. Proven track record of enhancing communication skills and achieving significant progress in treatment plans. Adept at mentoring teams and fostering collaboration, ensuring compliance with IEP standards while promoting patient-centered care.
Skilled communication specialist with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, working closely with caregivers and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Uma Kadekodi Speech-Language Therapy
Torrance, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Provide individualized speech, language therapy to over 200 pediatric patients annually
- Assess and identify the presence of language delays/disorder, social pragmatic differences, motor-speech disorders, phonological disorders, and fluency disorders.
- Collaborate with other professionals on the case regularly to create a cohesive treatment plan
- Implement dyad or small group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Mentor and supervise SLPAs
- Conduct preschool screenings on-site and identify children who will benefit from a complete assessment
- Provide in-services for preschool parents and teachers
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided speech and language therapy to children on the campuses of REACH and Renaissance schools.
- Treated articulation, phonological, fluency and language disorders
- Conducted dyads for social-pragmatic language support for individuals with autism.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self
South Bay, CA
02.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided in-home speech-language therapy to children from the ages of 0-10 in the South Bay area
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech and language disorders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and monitor individualized educational plans (IEPs), achieving 100% compliance with district and state regulations.
- Taught and worked with caregivers on utilizing early intervention strategies to support language delays
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pathways Speech and Language
Santa Monica
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify client needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to diverse communication disorders.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance clients' speech and language skills.
- Provided training and resources for families to reinforce therapy goals at home.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional development and best practices in the field.
Speech-Language Pathologist
COM-DEALL
Bangalore, India
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic client care strategies.
- Treated children with autism, supporting their neurodivergent speech and language differences
- Development treatment plans with OTs and Psychologists
- Exchanged treatment methods with local Indian therapists.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA12-2003
Skills
- Pediatric Early Speech and Language delays
- Phonological Disorders
- CAS (Childhood Apraxia of Speech)
- Fluency disorders
- Cognitive-social communication therapy
- Telepractice and digital documentation
- Auditory and Language Processing disorders
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA
- California State License – Speech-Language Pathology
- PROMPT Trained Therapist, Level 1 and 2
- Hanen Certified ("It Takes Two to Talk" Program, More Than Words)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self
09.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Uma Kadekodi Speech-Language Therapy
01.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self
02.2013 - 01.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pathways Speech and Language
09.2010 - 11.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
COM-DEALL
01.2010 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)