Weldon Maldonado Rodriguez
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective bilingual assessments and comprehensive family support strategies. Expertise in autism spectrum support and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams has led to significant contributions in patient progress monitoring, emphasizing cultural competence and patient case management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Aya Healthcare
Raleigh, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Provide bilingual speech and language assessments, interventions, and therapy for students with communication disorders, including articulation, language, fluency, and social communication needs.
- Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, tailoring therapy approaches to meet the unique linguistic and cultural needs of bilingual learners.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to monitor student progress, provide consultation, and ensure that effective communication strategies are integrated into the classroom environment.
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
BAYADA
Wilimington, Delaware
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided family-centered care.
- Worked closely with families using a coaching model.
- Supported developmental outcomes.
- Completed documentation for each visit (Clinical Notes, Evaluation Reports, Recertifications, Discharge Summaries, etc.).
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Wilmington, Delaware
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported diversity and inclusion efforts within the Speech-Language Pathology Department.
- Served as bilingual evaluator on the District Autism Assessment Team.
- Provided tailored support addressing a range of communication challenges through comprehensive assessments and therapy.
- Partner with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to track student progress.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Wilmington, Delaware
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed personalized treatment protocols aimed at rehabilitating and boosting function among the aging population in underprivileged communities.
- Oversaw health promotion and maintenance, ensuring alignment with professional practice guidelines.
- Ensured continuity in patient care through effective and relevant staff training programs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
Newark, DE
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Delivered assessment, consultation, and therapy services for neurodiverse children at the Delaware Autism Program and EBS Early Intervention.
- Analyzed data collection to deliver evaluation and progress reports to evidence the students' progress with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings and reported updates to the center's Director.
Researcher
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
Gurabo, Puerto Rico
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Principal Investigator of the study of Self-Perception of Voice Problems in the Transgender Community of Puerto Rico.
- Presented findings at national and international symposiums and conventions.
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
Gurabo, Puerto Rico
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided speech, language, voice, swallowing, feeding, and cognitive communication disorder assessments, consultation, and therapy across outpatient clinics, not-for-profit organizations, and hospitals.
- Created and developed disadvantaged community impact events to educate the attending population about the prevention, identification, and treatment of communication, deglutition, and auditory disorders.
- Supervised a team of speech-language pathologist assistants (SLPAs).
- Organized events to perform free speech, language, and hearing screenings.
One-to-One Education Program Associate
Bancroft Neurorehab
Haddonfield, NJ
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Observed and tracked student behavior, gathered behavioral, clinical, and instructional data, performed calculations, and created graphic illustrations for review by teachers, clinical specific staff, etc., to identify and monitor student proficiency and performance levels.
Instructional Technologist & Assistive Technologis
Bancroft Neurorehab
Haddonfield, NJ
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Implemented classroom instruction to specifically meet the educational needs of students and assist with the programming and implementation of the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, and instructional technology programs.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Bridge of Hope of Central Florida
Davenport, FL
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented speech-language therapy sessions for individuals with a wide gamut of cultural backgrounds and accessibility needs.
Speech-Language Therapist Intern
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided speech, language, voice, and fluency therapy, and consultation services at low-income locations across five different municipalities in Puerto Rico. Organized events to perform free speech, language, and hearing screenings.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
Gurabo, PR06-2019
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Therapy
Universidad Del Turabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico12-2014
Skills
- Bilingual assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Patient case management
- Family support strategies
- Cultural competence
- Training delivery
- Autism spectrum support
- Staff supervision and development
- Augmentative and alternative communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Research
Self-Perception of Voice Problems in the Transgender Community of Puerto Rico: Academic investigation of the self-perception of voice problems in the transgender community of Puerto Rico through the administration of the Voice Handicap Index and structured question guide. Exploration of the needs of therapy for transgender voice.
Presentations
4th Health Sciences Interdisciplinary Research Exposition, Principal Investigator - May 2019
Thesis presentation poster.
The Voice Foundation's 48th Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, Principal Investigator - June 2019
Thesis oral presentation.
2019 ASHA Annual Convention, Principal Investigator - Nov. 2019
Oral Presentation as a technical session
Gender-Affirming Voice and Communication Therapy, Principal Investigator - May 2020
Oral Presentation to the students of the Voice Disorders class of the Speech-Language Pathology program at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences Campus.
ProSem, Principal Investigator - Sept. 2022
Oral presentation to the students and faculty of Speech-Language Pathology program at A.T. Still University
Certification
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2nd Edition (ADOS-2), The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Autism Research (CAR) - Jul. 2022
- Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations, University of Michigan - Jan. 2022
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - May 2020 - Current
- Picture Exchange Communication System® (PECS®) Level 1 Training, The Pyramid Approach to Education® - Oct. 2019
- SPEAK OUT!®, Parkinson Voice Project® - Aug. 2018
Timeline
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Aya Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
BAYADA
12.2022 - 10.2024
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Red Clay Consolidated School District
06.2021 - 12.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
06.2020 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
06.2019 - 11.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
05.2018 - 05.2019
Researcher
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
01.2018 - 06.2019
One-to-One Education Program Associate
Bancroft Neurorehab
08.2016 - 03.2017
Instructional Technologist & Assistive Technologis
Bancroft Neurorehab
03.2016 - 08.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Bridge of Hope of Central Florida
09.2015 - 06.2016
Speech-Language Therapist Intern
Universidad del Turabo
01.2014 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Universidad Ana G. Mendez
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Therapy
Universidad Del Turabo
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