Yadira Yasmin Enriquez
Moorpark,CA
Summary
Compassionate bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in developing and implementing communication strategies, conducting speech and language screenings, and providing support during therapy sessions. Excel at interpersonal communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring effective interaction with clients of diverse backgrounds and needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Amigo Baby Inc.
Oxnard
04.2017 - 08.2021
- Provided information about community resources available for young children with special needs and their families.
- Applied sensory integration to optimize client's performance.
- Conducted developmental screenings and evaluations as needed in order to identify delays or disabilities.
- Created lesson plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each child served.
- Promoted positive relationships between parents and caregivers and children through play activities designed to foster social-emotional growth.
- Tracked progress made by clients toward meeting established goals within IFSPs.
- Developed transition plans from early intervention services into school settings as appropriate.
- Provided home-based services to families with children birth to three years old.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for each child and family.
- Participated in transition planning from Early Intervention Services into Preschool Special Education programs when applicable.
Youth Partner III
ASPIRA NET
Camarillo, CA
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided mentorship and guidance to at-risk youth in a residential treatment setting.
- Provided emotional support through active listening while encouraging self-reflection among program participants.
- Educated parents on strategies for fostering healthy communication within the family unit.
- Facilitated group discussions to address issues such as substance abuse and mental health.
- Engaged in crisis intervention when necessary to ensure the safety of all involved parties.
- Developed plans with youth to support their educational objectives and career aspirations.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Trained families, teachers, aides, and other professionals in the implementation of behavior intervention strategies.
- Provided individualized behavior therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Amigo Baby Inc.
Oxnard , CA
08.2021 - present
- Worked Closely alongside licensed Speech Language Pathologist to execute personalized treatment plans for pediatric clients encountering various disorders impacting their speech and language such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Submucous Cleft Palate, Apraxia among others.
- Performed and facilitated sensory strategies and regulation as a part of every speech session to maximize optimal engagement and participation of client. Resulting improved communication and overall development.
- Offer connection-centered approaches in order to build language in a more effective and meaningful way.
- Performed clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing paperwork.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends in the field through continuing education courses or seminars.
- Instructed caregivers on strategies for managing communication difficulties in home settings.
- Conducted therapeutic activities such as vocal exercises and oral motor drills.
- Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Currently meeting 95 % productivity providing in-home based intervention managing a pediatric case load of 38-42 clients weekly.
- Facilitated playgroup therapy sessions promoting social interaction and social communication skills with young children.
- Actively collaborated with other professionals including teachers, psychologists and fellow healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of clients progress.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2012
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Literature
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2012
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Early intervention understanding
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Creativity and Innovation
- Multitasking
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Speech- Language Pathologist Assistant
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Sensory Integration
- Life Space Crisis Intervention
- SPARK Communication Hanen
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Amigo Baby Inc.
08.2021 - present
Early Intervention Specialist/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Amigo Baby Inc.
04.2017 - 08.2021
Youth Partner III
ASPIRA NET
05.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Chemeketa Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Science - Spanish Literature
University of California, Santa Barbara
- Speech- Language Pathologist Assistant
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Sensory Integration
- Life Space Crisis Intervention
- SPARK Communication Hanen
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
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