Speech Language Pathologist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2023

Pediatric Sub-Acute, Outpatient Rehab, Inpatient/Acute Rehab (Intensive Care Unit, Definitive Observation/Telemetry Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit) •Provide screening, assessment, and intervention in articulation-phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, cognitive-communication, hearing, feeding, voice, and swallowing •Collaborate with emergency physicians, GI doctors, hospitalists, radiologists, radiology technicians, primary care physicians, nursing, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, administrative assistants, and support staff •Tracheostomy management and care including speaking valve use and dysphagia management •Conduct and analyze Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS/MBS) •Provide continuous home program development and management for patients, caregivers, and family members •Patient management and care using Evident/CPSI software system for sub-acute, inpatient, and outpatient reporting; the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for pediatric sub-acute federal reporting •Established written checklists and documentation guidelines for onboarding speech-language pathologists •Developed outpatient rehab intake form specific to speech-language and swallowing concerns Show less

Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

Outpatient Head and Neck Surgery •Provided screening, assessment, and intervention in articulation-phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, cognitive-communication, hearing, feeding, and voice •Collaborated with developmental pediatricians, ENT doctors, primary care physicians, nursing, and audiology •Patient management and care using HealthConnect software system Outpatient Head and Neck Surgery •Provided screening, assessment, and intervention in articulation-phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, cognitive-communication, hearing, feeding, and voice •Collaborated with developmental pediatricians, ENT doctors, primary care physicians, nursing, and audiology •Patient management and care using HealthConnect software system

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Hillview Middle School: General Education, Specialized Academics, and Special Education Programs •Provided screening, assessment, and intervention for middle school students in the area of articulation, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, and voice •Collaborated with IEP team throughout assessment and intervention; Provided education as needed •Identified areas of need and wrote goals and reports using Special Education Information System (SEIS) •Managed assessment and therapy scheduling using Aeries Student Information System •Participated and led annual and tri-annual IEP meetings Show less

Student Speech-Language Pathologist

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Unit •Provided screening, assessment, and intervention for adults post-CVA and TBI with deficits in the areas of articulation, cognitive-communication (e.g., attention, memory, executive functioning), semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, voice, and swallowing •Collaborated with medical and rehabilitation doctors, OT, PT, nursing, and social work •Educated patients, family, and team members •Managed patient scheduling and assessment and therapy notes with ORCHID medical software •Participated in weekly collaborative rounds regarding patient care Show less

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

Contracted SLPA: Orange County Department of Education - Sep. 2016-Jun. 2017 •Knott Early Learning Center (Buena Park, CA) - Sep. 2016-Jun. 2017 -Provided evidence-based intervention for preschoolers (3-6 years) with moderate-severe ASD •Hillview High School (Santa Ana, CA) - Jan. 2017-Jun. 2017 -Provided evidence-based intervention for high school students (14-21 years) with severe disabilities •Reilly Elementary School and Newhart Middle School (Mission Viejo, CA) - Sep. 2016-Oct. 2016 -Provided evidence-based intervention for students (6-14 years) with severe disabilities Howard Cattle Elementary School (Chino, CA) - Oct. 2015-Jun. 2016 •Provided evidence-based intervention for students in the areas of articulation, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, and fluency Franklin Elementary School and Orange Elementary School (Corona, CA) - May 2016-Jun. 2016 •Provided evidence-based intervention for preschool students (3-6 years) in the areas of articulation, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, and fluency Show less

Graduate Clinician

• Jan 2016 - May 2017

Clinics Completed: Preschool Language Disorders (Mixed Disorders Clinic), Child Language, Adult Language, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients •Assessed and treated adult clients with dysarthria, aphasia, apraxia of speech, and other linguistic impairments •Assessed and treated pediatric clients (4-16 years) with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, specific language impairments, and fluency disorders Clinics Completed: Preschool Language Disorders (Mixed Disorders Clinic), Child Language, Adult Language, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients •Assessed and treated adult clients with dysarthria, aphasia, apraxia of speech, and other linguistic impairments •Assessed and treated pediatric clients (4-16 years) with Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, specific language impairments, and fluency disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

Private practice working with children between the ages of 3 to 18 years •Administrative duties: Filed information, checked clients in for therapy, organized therapy stimuli •Provided evidence-based intervention for children (3-18 years) in the areas of articulation, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, and AAC Private practice working with children between the ages of 3 to 18 years •Administrative duties: Filed information, checked clients in for therapy, organized therapy stimuli •Provided evidence-based intervention for children (3-18 years) in the areas of articulation, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, and AAC

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

Frank Vessels Elementary School: General Education and Mod-Severe Special Education Programs •Administrative duties: Prepared stimulus materials and filed information •Co-developed no-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) books •Completed therapy plans and intervention for children between the ages of 3 years and 13 years in the areas of articulation, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, and AAC Frank Vessels Elementary School: General Education and Mod-Severe Special Education Programs •Administrative duties: Prepared stimulus materials and filed information •Co-developed no-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) books •Completed therapy plans and intervention for children between the ages of 3 years and 13 years in the areas of articulation, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, fluency, and AAC

Isabel Patterson Child Development Center Board of Trustees, Student-at-Large Representative

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

• Advocated for members of the child development center • Participated in monthly board meetings • Participated in monthly subcommittee meetings for special interests of the child development center • Volunteered at fundraising events • Advocated for members of the child development center • Participated in monthly board meetings • Participated in monthly subcommittee meetings for special interests of the child development center • Volunteered at fundraising events

Research Assistant

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

Research project studying perseveration in adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) • Responsible for collecting data for various perseverative behaviors in multiple individuals with ASD Research project studying perseveration in adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) • Responsible for collecting data for various perseverative behaviors in multiple individuals with ASD

Beach Team Member

• Sep 2011 - May 2012

• Coordinated ASI mixers • Mentored by chair of student media board • Participated in monthly meetings • Coordinated ASI mixers • Mentored by chair of student media board • Participated in monthly meetings

Autism Intern

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

Research Assistant duties with NOC SELPA: Collected data for various perseverative behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorders Teaching Assistant at Washington Middle School for the La Habra City School District Summer Program •Assisted teachers with academic tasks and provided additional support during lunch/recess for children between the ages of 3 years and 14 years Research Assistant duties with NOC SELPA: Collected data for various perseverative behaviors in individuals with autism spectrum disorders Teaching Assistant at Washington Middle School for the La Habra City School District Summer Program •Assisted teachers with academic tasks and provided additional support during lunch/recess for children between the ages of 3 years and 14 years