Nada Iqbal

Enthusiastic Speech Therapy Assistant seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute further to the Speech and Language Sciences field. Considered hard working, ethical, and detail-oriented. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organised, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.

Speech Language Therapy Assistant - Two Can Talk - Toronto, Ontario

(2025-03)

• Implement evidence-based interventions to pediatric and adult demographics under the supervision of registered Speech-Language Pathologists
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to develop and execute individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor and document client progress using electronic medical records, adhering to professional standards.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of therapeutic materials and resources.

Speech Language Therapy Assistant/ CDA - SpeechAim - Toronto, Ontario

(2024-06)

• Offered intervention to children and adults with various speech & language delays and disorders, such as receptive & expressive language, acquired brain injury, articulation, etc.
• Operated under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist.
• Maintained accurate records in line with the standards set by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Engaged in caregiver education and offer practice materials for home settings.

Speech Language Therapy Assistant/ CDA - SpeechLink - Toronto, Ontario

(2024-08 - 2025-03)

• Provide community services clients in clinic
• Conducts direct therapy and work under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist
• Monitor clients' progress
• Knowledge of evidence based practices
• Builds rapport with families and provides ongoing feedback, education and home programming
• Maintains complete records

Speech and Language Therapy Assistant - The National Rehabilitation University Hospital - Dublin, Ireland

(2023-09 - 2024-06)

• Contributed to the smooth running of the Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) department by supporting administrative and therapy programmes under the direction of the SLT staff
• Worked with Spinal Cord Injury/ Brain Injury patients on a one-to-one basis and in groups to support therapy programmes under the supervision and guidance of SLT staff within a model of interdisciplinary team-working
• Supported the safe and efficient running of specific clinics such as Assistive Technology and FEES (Fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) including scribing the procedure, adherence to hygiene and infection control standards for all equipment
• Supported the SLT staff by providing therapeutic materials & technology solutions under the supervision and guidance of therapists
• Supported both clinical and administrative areas as needed within the department as determined by the scope of training provided

Communicative Disorders Assistant - Speech Wonders - Brampton, Ontario

(2023-03 - 2023-05)

• Planning and carrying out treatment sessions based on specific therapy goals established by the supervising SLP
• Eliciting, collecting and recording client response data
• Planning and explaining carryover activities to others (e.g., home programs)
• Documenting treatment sessions
• Reporting on client progress and any related issues to the supervising SLP

Bachelors of Arts - Linguistics - York University