Speech Therapy Assistant Resume Example Therapy Lounge Inc

Marisol

Meza

Professional Summary

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with documented success providing speech and language support using augmentative communication devices and tools to enhance oral-motor skills, focused on helping people of all ages develop and improve the skills required for effective speech. Capable of handling early intervention support, as well as assisting with oral-motor control, vocalization/language expression for patients with chronic speech/language impairments in healthcare and ,school-based settings.

Education

Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA2018Associate of Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Coursework in Special Education Technology, Young Children with Special Needs and Language
Coursework in Child Development Instructional Assistant, Principals and Practices of Teaching Young Children and Psychology & Curriculum Planning of Child Development

Pasadena City CollegePasadena, CA2018Associate of Science: Speech / Language Pathology

University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT08/2006Family Development Credentials: Culture, Health And Human Development Center

Skills

Communication strategies for Speech Therapy
Typical Speech development (First Sounds Checklist)
SOAP notes expertise
Receptive/Expressive Language Strategies
Building Verbal Imitation
Communication delays (11-Skills before Words)

Board maker/Fringe Board
Speech Sound Development (Early, Middle, Late) Sounds (1-8)
Developmental Play-scale
Communication delay proficiency
Client performance monitoring
Integrated care understanding

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Family Development Specialist
Certificate Volunteer Head Start, LACOE Preschool Division 2014-2016

Work History

Therapy Lounge Inc- Speech Therapy Assistant
City of Los Angeles, CA07/2019 - Current

Creates and implements treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals
Devotes special emphasis to home-based care and works to maintain outstanding customer service record, consistently devoted to quality patient care
Conducts home-based and on-site individual, conjoint, group family sessions under indirect supervision of 50 clients per week
Follows treatment plans accordingly and writes progress reports according to expected due date
Remote Supervision and Dial in
Teletheraphy

Speech Guy - Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Arcadia, California10/2016 - 10/2018

Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies for Head start parents and staff
Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from SLP, and for medically fragile children
Pursued higher education and training while balancing work with clients
Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy and translated for SLP for 56% of clients
Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment
Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency for Head start

Steps 2 Speech- Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Arcadia, California08/2018 - 09/2018

Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy
Completed SOAP notes for client records
Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency
Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy
Maintained caseload of 40 treatment hours per weekly
Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response
Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, Speech Disorders,
Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans

Classroom Headstart - Preschool Assistant
El Monte , California 11/2014 - 09/2016

Collaborated with two teachers to promote appropriate care and education for five children
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
Helped children's confidence and self-esteem by providing safe, loving environment
Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation through use of play and language opportunities, which promoted quicker rollout and delivery of spoken words
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and language opportunities
Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities in 20 student classroom setting

Affiliations

CSHA-California Speech Hearing Association

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Therapy Lounge Inc
Speech Guy
Steps 2 Speech
Classroom Headstart

School Attended

Pasadena City College
University of Connecticut

Job Titles Held:

Speech Therapy Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Preschool Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Arts : Social and Behavioral Sciences
Associate of Science : Speech / Language Pathology
Family Development Credentials : Culture, Health And Human Development Center

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