Vaniese Griffith
San Antonio
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) with a strong foundation in communication support, administrative coordination, and client-focused care. Passionate about fostering speech and language development in children, leveraging extensive experience in customer service, HR operations, and military payroll to ensure effective therapy sessions and smooth program management. Committed to assisting Speech-Language Pathologists in implementing individualized treatment plans and enhancing communication skills in diverse populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Teacher
IDEA Judson Academy
San Antonio
07.2023 - Current
- Support students in developing effective communication and comprehension skills through structured learning activities.
- Adapt instructional methods to accommodate diverse student needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Provide individualized and group support to students with speech and language challenges, reinforcing key concepts.
- Collaborate with educators and school administrators to track student progress and implement targeted interventions.
- Utilize educational software and data tracking tools to assess student development and refine learning strategies.
- Maintain detailed records of student progress, ensuring alignment with individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Proactively identify and resolve challenges affecting student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance speech-language support skills.
- Facilitated cooperative learning activities between students during class time.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for at-risk or special needs students.
- Helped develop behavior management plans for individual students when necessary.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and provided guidance when needed.
- Created instructional materials for use in the classroom including worksheets, handouts, and activities.
- Conducted small group instruction on specific topics as needed.
- Assisted in monitoring student performance and providing feedback to teachers.
- Provided support to struggling learners through differentiated instruction strategies.
- Worked with paired instructor to develop strategic approach to meeting kids' educational needs.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during lessons and discussions.
Military Pay Advisor
DFAS
Fort Sam Houston
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Acted as Military Pay Technician for Customer Service Section at Fort Sam Houston, assisting 10-20 service members daily on standard pay actions and addressing pay inquiries and complaints.
- Conducted in-depth research and made standard adjustments to military payroll accounts, and provided one-on-one assistance to service members and annuitants on pay entitlements and methods of computation.
- In Processing Section at Fort Lewis-McChord, reviewed and processed standard pay actions for 1,435 service member accounts monthly, entered pay transactions into automated pay system and determined pay entitlements.
- Conducted military payroll audits and took corrective action on completed or rejected pay transactions, verifying proper clearance and coding service member pay for various allowances and deductions.
Assistant Leasing Manager
Conam
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed daily operations of two apartment communities as Assistant Manager.
- Conducted move-in/move-out inspections, determined charges for damages and ensured market readiness.
- Handled tenant inquiries, processed move-ins, executed leases and renewals, and handled moveouts.
- Assisted in preparing purchase orders, processed vendor invoices, and conducted bank runs.
- Maintained efficient operations of the property and followed Loss Prevention and Corporate Office policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
University of Wisconsin Eau-claire
Wisconsin Rapids, WI06.2026
Masters - Information systems
University of Phoenix
Arizona City, AZ09.2018
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Information Systems
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL12-2010
Skills
- Clinical & Therapeutic Support
- Strong Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Proficiency
- Patience & Adaptability
- Creative & Engaging
- Organizational & Preparatory Skills
- Behavior & Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
Timeline
Co-Teacher
IDEA Judson Academy
07.2023 - Current
Military Pay Advisor
DFAS
08.2017 - 07.2022
Assistant Leasing Manager
Conam
07.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor's degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
University of Wisconsin Eau-claire
Masters - Information systems
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Information Systems
Alabama State University
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