Joelle LaTorre
Rockville
Summary
Experienced with bilingual speech-language assessment and therapy, focusing on individualized patient care. Utilizes evidence-based methodologies to address speech and language disorders. Knowledge of cross-cultural communication and language acquisition, supporting diverse patient populations in achieving progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Leonia Speech and Language Services, LLC
07.2023 - Current
- Provide evaluation and treatment services to bilingual children and families in English and Spanish, both in-person and via telehealth.
- Prepared bilingual evaluation reports following assessment completion
- Maintain regular communication with caregivers regarding session information and client progress
- Attend supervisory and client/family progress meetings to ensure continuity of care
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Part Time)
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Developmental Services
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as a primary or related service
- Deliver direct and indirect speech-language therapy services in individual and small-group settings across elementary school environments
- Provide speech-language evaluations, initial and re-evaluation, to culturally and linguistically diverse students in accordance with IDEA and state guidelines
- Collaborate and provide consultations to the IEP team including special education teachers, general education teachers, school psychologists, occupational therapists, and administrators to support student communication and academic success
- Participate in IEP meetings to present evaluation findings, progress updates, provide professional recommendations, and communicate effectively with families in both English and Spanish
- Case manage speech-only students, including completion of all related scheduling and documentation
- Update speech therapy logs routinely, as well as write speech progress reports quarterly
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist – Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Contractor
Clinical Fellow
Coastal Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Implemented treatment plans and updated progress data for early intervention and outpatient clients in English and Spanish, achieving measurable client progress.
- Administered the Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI) and the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System for Infants and Children (AEPS) for weekly evaluations.
- Prepared and wrote comprehensive speech evaluation reports based on standardized and non-standardized assessments.
- Maintained proactive communication with caregivers for scheduling sessions and reviewing client progress.
- Participated in monthly interprofessional staff meetings to collaborate on effective client care strategies.
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist – Clinical Fellow
Registered Behavior Technician
Verbal Beginnings, LLC
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided 1:1 and group ABA therapy to clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, achieving behavioral milestones and enhancing client quality of life.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), ensuring treatment integrity and client progress tracking.
- Collaborated with Lead Therapists, Team Coordinators, and BCBAs to optimize client care strategies.
- Participated in team meetings and training workshops to enhance professional development and knowledge sharing within the organization.
- Registered Behavior Technician
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Maryland, College Park
05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Hearing and Speech Sciences, Spanish Literature, Linguistics, Culture & Black Women’s Studies
University of Maryland, College Park
05-2020
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Early intervention strategies
- Documentation and record keeping
- Autism spectrum support
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- Mandated Reporter Trained
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Developmental Services
08.2024 - 06.2026
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Leonia Speech and Language Services, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Fellow
Coastal Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Verbal Beginnings, LLC
09.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Hearing and Speech Sciences, Spanish Literature, Linguistics, Culture & Black Women’s Studies
University of Maryland, College Park
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Maryland, College Park