Graduate Clinician at Benjamin Franklin School (2026-02 – 2026-05)
Pediatric Speech, Language, and Articulation
- Responsible for 50+ caseload of students ranging from pre-k to 8th grade in either individual or small groups targeting speech, language and articulation goals.
- Administered standardized assessments such as the Test of Language Development-Intermediate 5th edition (TOLD I5), Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test 4th Edition (ROWPVT-4) and Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test 4th Edition (EOWPVT-4) along with informal observational assessments and collection of language samples to gather a comprehensive profile.
- Created and implemented treatment sessions based on students' individual goals and language needs as well as modified level of support to increase comprehension level via use of visual and verbal cues.
- Took part of students' IEP meetings to discuss student progress, development of new goals, and evaluation results. Additionally, participated in student identification meetings in which parent interviewing was conducted to obtain an overall view of student's academic, speech, and language comprehension skills.
- Compiled written observation, PLAAFP, and assessment reports derived from collected data of student performance.
Graduate Clinician at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (2025-09 – 2025-12)
Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Administered evaluations consisting of communication and cognitive assessments additionally conducted bedside swallow evaluations.
- Provided family training sessions consisting of discussion of patient progress and needs as well as delivering counseling and education to family members prior to patient discharge.
- Responsible for documentation of progress notes, evaluation results, and session data in designated medical documentation platforms.
- Created evidence-based treatment plans and goals derived from evaluation results and patient language and individual needs taking into account functionality.
- Delivered Speak Out! Sessions to Parkinson's patients, measuring voice quality from the span of the start of the program to patient discharge.
- Co-led an Aphasia intervention group targeting functional communication and implementing communication breakdown techniques for generalization.
Graduate Clinician at New Jersey Regional Day School (2025-06 – 2025-07)
Pediatric Social Communication
- Provided speech-language services in a multi-disabilities transitional day school serving adolescents age 13–19 with complex communication needs.
- Co-led small-group and classroom-based intervention targeting functional communication, language development, and emotional regulation.
- Implemented low- and high-tech AAC supports and social stories, embedding communication goals within functional activities (including feeding-related routines) to promote participation and generalization.
Graduate Clinician at Rutgers University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic (2025-01 – Present)
Adult Neurogenic Diagnostic Panel
- Worked in a team-based setting to create assessment plans for clients with various etiologies, e.g., mandibulectomy secondary to head and neck cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and voice disorders.
- Responsible for conducting standardized and dynamic assessments under supervision, administering hearing screenings, oral motor exams, and feeding and swallowing assessments.
- Contributed to writing evaluation reports in a team-based context, documenting diagnostic findings, and making recommendations for treatment, additional referrals, and interdisciplinary considerations.
Graduate Clinician at Rutgers University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic (2025-01 – Present)
Pediatric Social Communication and Articulation Panel
- Responsible for documenting clinical activities by preparing SOAP notes, session plans, treatment plans, and progress reports to track client progress and guide intervention strategies.
- Conducted informal observations to measure the clients' current skill level in terms of play and communication.
- Used the treatment approach Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement, and Regulation (JASPER) to target joint attention, joint engagement, and interactions with objects during play with the client.
- Administered informal Spanish articulation and phonology screener to gather a speech sample and assess the client's speech production and phonological processes usage.
Graduate Clinician at Rutgers University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic (2024-09 – 2024-12)
Adult Speech, Language, and Voice Panel
- Collaborated with a colleague via telehealth, providing intervention strategies to clients diagnosed with Parkinson's.
- Used treatment approaches such as PMRs and the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) to address the speech/voice disorders associated with Parkinson's disease.
- Modeled and provided feedback on clients' respiratory and phonatory support and posture.
- Assisted and supported clients diagnosed with Broca's and Global aphasia to use multi-modal communication strategies during communication breakdowns.
- Incorporated intervention strategies such as Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST) and Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) to aid in improving word-finding skills.
Graduate Clinician at Rutgers University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic (2024-09 – 2024-12)
Pediatric Social Communication Diagnostic Panel
- Conducted through speech and language evaluations for children aged 3-6, addressing a range of speech and language disorders, including suspected childhood apraxia and developmental language delays.
- Collaborated in a team-based setting to develop assessment plans and write diagnostic reports, ensuring a thorough and integrated approach to each child's evaluation and treatment recommendations.
- Administered standardized assessments such as the Preschool Language Scale (PLS) and Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA), along with informal observational assessments to gather a comprehensive diagnostic profile.
Secretary at Rojas General Pool Services INC (2022-08 – 2025-08)
- Created and issued accurate invoices to clients/customers in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company billing procedures.
- Organized and scheduled routine and specialized inspections in accordance with company protocols and requirements.
- Communicated with clients via email and phone to address inquiries, clarify billing statements, and provide updates on contract terms and payment schedules.
