Experience

Language Fundamentals
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow

  • Jan 2023 - Present


Vassar Brothers Medical Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Speech Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Acute Care, Inpatient Services • Providing clinical bedside assessment and treatment in English/Spanish of adult patients with fluent/non-fluent aphasias, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorders, dementia, dysarthria, dysphagia, head and neck cancer, Parkinson’s disease, voice disorders • Educated patients and caregivers on patient progress, need for instrumental swallow study, treatment techniques, and home exercise programs Acute Care, Inpatient Services • Providing clinical bedside assessment and treatment in English/Spanish of adult patients with fluent/non-fluent aphasias, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorders, dementia, dysarthria, dysphagia, head and neck cancer, Parkinson’s disease, voice disorders • Educated patients and caregivers on patient progress, need for instrumental swallow study, treatment techniques, and home exercise programs



Danbury Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Clinician, Pediatric Medical Placement

  • Nov 2021 - May 2022

  • Provided 300+ hours of direct clinical treatment and assessment in English/Spanish of pediatric patients with, including but not limited to: Apraxia of speech, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, developmental language delay, dysphagia, dysarthria, expressive and receptive language disorders, genetic disorders, pediatric feeding disorders, social communication disorders, fluency disorders, and voice disorders• Holistically evaluated (in English/Spanish), created goals, and planned stimulating activities for incoming referrals of pediatric patients for speech, language, and swallowing/feeding needs• Educated patients, parents, and caregivers of diverse backgrounds in English and Spanish on treatment techniques and patient progress Show less

• Graduate Student Clinician, Adult Neurology Medical Placement

  • Sep 2021 - May 2022

  • Provided 180+ hours of direct clinical treatment and assessment in English/Spanish of adult patients with, including but not limited to: AAC/Speech Generating Device (SGD) needs, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s disease, aphasia, apraxia, cognitive-communication disorders, dementia, dysarthria, dysphagia, expressive and receptive language disorders, head and neck cancer, Parkinson’s disease, primary progressive aphasia, social communication disorders, fluency disorders, and voice disorders• Worked collaboratively with physical therapists, occupational therapists, caregivers, and inpatient/acute care rehabilitative professionals for patients in order to holistically evaluate, create goals, plan stimulating activities and home exercise programs for incoming referrals of adult patients for speech, language, and swallowing needs based on individual interests and goals• Counseled patients and caregivers of diverse backgrounds in English and Spanish on treatment techniques and patient progress• Created communication boards and memory books based on patient and caregiver interests and communicative needs• Completed observations of Modified Barium Swallow Studies and AAC/SGD trials Show less



Mercy College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant to Former Dean Joan Toglia, School of Health and Natural Sciences

  • Oct 2020 - May 2022

  • Analyzed journal articles regarding the Dynamic Comprehensive Model of Awareness (DCMA) model, proposed in 2000 through the creation of a literature matrix and table synthesis • Date collection, entry, and analysis through use of IBM SPSS statistical software for Montreal Cognitive Assessment sub-test scores for an original research study • Administered 5 trials and scored 70+ Weekly Calendar Planning Activity (WCPA) tests, a performance-based assessment tool for functional cognition/executive functioning Show less



Brewster City School District

• Graduate Student Clinician, School Placement

  • Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Treated children ages 4-20, with articulation/speech sound production, expressive/receptive language, AAC, and social communication/pragmatic needs Treated children ages 4-20, with articulation/speech sound production, expressive/receptive language, AAC, and social communication/pragmatic needs



Mercy College Speech and Hearing Center

• Graduate Student Clinician

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  • Managed a caseload and provided tele-therapy to clients between the ages 8-52, with mixed expressive-receptive language disorder; accent modification; muscle tension dysphonia; articulation; language and cognitive deficits post-arteriovenous malformation stroke • Instructed clients and counseled families on treatment plans and progress • Worked collaboratively with an evaluation team for comprehensively assessing clients between the ages 7-11 with mixed expressive-receptive language disorder and functional speech articulation disorder Show less



Center for Court Innovation

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate of Gender & Family Justice

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

  •Assisted with the coordination and administrative needs of program staff, projects and other national and statewide court planning and training initiatives; in addition to grant writing and reporting •Organized and prepared materials for conferences, in-person and virtual meetings while communicating with government entities, judges, court administrators, and community stakeholders •Assisted with the coordination and administrative needs of program staff, projects and other national and statewide court planning and training initiatives; in addition to grant writing and reporting •Organized and prepared materials for conferences, in-person and virtual meetings while communicating with government entities, judges, court administrators, and community stakeholders



Ayuda

• France
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Language Access Deputy Director

  • May 2014 - Dec 2016

  We partner with and work for a wide array of clients, non-profit organizations, legal and social professionals, and more to provide services, conduct training/workshops, and advocate.Key responsibilities included:• Train and supervise the new program coordinator, contractors, and seasonal interns• Pioneer data collection, analysis, tracking, reporting systems for local and federal grant funders with a focus on efficiency and teamwork• Overhaul the annual contract renewal process with over 100 interpreters through DocuSign and Salesforce integration• Manage vendor relationships and billing, foster and create new partnerships with legal and victim service providers and interpreters• Establish internal audit process to ensure compliance with special conditions and terms listed in grant award packets• Resolve disputes with interpreters, contractors, vendors, and providers• Develop workshop proposals and present at national and local language access conferences• Prepare memos, action plans, agendas, press releases, budget spreadsheets, government grant proposals, and reports• Create language access needs assessment, surveys, and service evaluation forms for providers• Recruit, screen, and test interpreters for acceptance into the appropriate training program• Utilize creativity, resourcefulness, and professional judgment in developing internal and external policies and procedures regarding efficient access to services, referrals, and specific complaints• Research new funding opportunities, language access standards at both local and national levels, legal/community/victim services interpreting field developments, and court/legal interpretation ethics• Assist the Director of Language Access with programmatic oversight, research, marketing, and unique projects Show less

• Language Access Coordinator

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  The Community Legal Interpreter Bank is an innovative partnership designed to solve the problem of the lack of trained, affordable legal interpreters in the DC legal services community. The Bank serves over 26 legal services providers and includes over 100 legal interpreters whom specialize in about 42 languages (including American Sign Language).Key responsibilities included:• Organized and managed a total of 30+ civil legal service providers, several law firms, and 111 interpreters• Gained thorough experience in grant writing and direct grant management• Provide maintenance and management of interpreter database and interpreter and vendor invoicing• Create program reports, memos, budgetary spreadsheets, and monthly allocations for all providers• Processed interpreter requests, invoices, and focused on bettering Interpreter Bank practices through cost-benefit comparisons and gathering feedback• Increased Interpreter Bank usage through conducting research, marketing, and community outreach• Manage interpreter assignments, including scheduling, trouble-shooting, implementation and collection of evaluation materials• Recruit professional interpreters, manage logistics, and fully coordinate the 20-hour (three-day) “The Language of Justice” Interpreter Training• Solicit and evaluate feedback regarding program policies and practices from interpreters and legal service providers***Awarded for Excellent Job Performance in March of 2014******Received a promotion with less than a year at Ayuda (Coordinator to Deputy Director)*** Show less



American Bar Association (ABA)’s Commission on Immigration

• Legal Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  The Commission directs the Association’s efforts to ensure fair treatment and full due process rights for immigrants and refugees within the United States. • Accept about 15-25 callers a day from over 250 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities across the nation; compile on average of 6 packages a day of requested legal information for immigrants and refugees in pro se proceedings • Became familiar with immigration law, court, and detention proceedings • Conducted legal research on current immigration laws and proceedings • Hone legal research skills, writing and advocacy knowledge and skills • Utilize Spanish language communication and writing skills for 8 hours daily Show less



USAID Bureau for Global Health: Maternal & Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP)

• Communications/Social Media Intern

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

  MCHIP is the USAID Bureau for Global Health’s flagship maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) program, which focuses on reducing maternal, neonatal and child mortality and accelerating progress toward achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5. • Assisted in directly planning events for USAID, MCHIP, and Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics) • Put together the appropriate event materials needed for a variety of media and selected audiences including sharing amongst like-minded groups and partner organizations • Designed graphics for YouTube page, edited and uploaded over 100 videos onto YouTube • Updated annual Events Calendar daily with foreign and domestic events. Show less



Universidad Diego Portales (UDP) American Corner: Liceo Pablo Neruda & Colegio Estados Unidos

• ESL Student Teacher

  • Mar 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Compiled 4 detailed teacher lesson plans weekly for two different public schools • Educated and mentored group of 20 children (ages 8 -10) and another group of 30 children (average age of 10) • Managed and organized about 76 interactive activities, 3 events, and 16 presentations for English workshops • Improved and expanded new English Language Program; worked with both directors to market program through interest meetings and changes in scheduling; increased student participation by 10% in 2 weeks Show less



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Development Graduate Program Office Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Interacted with 100+ graduate students, 8 full-time IDP professors, 40 adjuncts and teaching assistants to prepare 15 extensive syllabi and disseminate material for weekend intensive courses, supporting 15 classes with 30+ graduate students each semester • Created formatted template for available local and international internships, fellowships, jobs, and events to be easily accessible; developed system for updating subscribers and increased active subscribers by 57% • Answered phones and directed 12-20 callers daily to 100 IDP faculty and adjunct professors • Scheduled 15-20 online appointments daily Show less



Rye YMCA

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Managed and supervised an average of 30 children—ages ranging from 4-7. Every year I’ve moved up in position: Counselor in Training, Counselor, Senior Counselor, and Unit Leader. • Facilitated and organized group activities and events with children and staff • Communicated with fellow employees, parents, and children on a daily basis. • Teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, motivation, management, observation, multi-tasking, and improvising are skills honed daily for the safety and enjoyment of the children. Show less



Latin American Youth Ce

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DC READS Tutor

  • Sep 2009 - May 2010

  • Advised and guided 20 children ranging from first graders to fourth graders at once, with homework, group activities, reading, and projects. • Managed and led a stable, productive, and comfortable environment for children. • Motivated, encouraged students utilizing my communications, verbal and written skills (English and Spanish) daily. • Advised and guided 20 children ranging from first graders to fourth graders at once, with homework, group activities, reading, and projects. • Managed and led a stable, productive, and comfortable environment for children. • Motivated, encouraged students utilizing my communications, verbal and written skills (English and Spanish) daily.