Maria Aburn
Baltimore
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in multilingual support and augmentative communication. Skilled in IEP collaboration and treatment planning, contributing to enhanced student communication outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
CRA
Baltimore
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered in-person speech and language services to preschool through eighth-grade students with diverse communication needs.
- Administered assessments for multilingual students to establish eligibility for tailored speech and language services.
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams during IEP meetings to address student progress and treatment planning.
- Supported enhanced functional communication by utilizing AAC systems such as TouchChat and LAMP across educational settings.
Intern
P4K – NYC Public Schools
New York
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered in-person Speech and Language services to children aged five to eight with significant challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorders and emotional disturbances.
- Developed targeted session plans aligned with student goals and selected appropriate educational materials to improve learning outcomes.
- Collected data for generating SOAP notes to track student progress and inform future sessions.
- Employed augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to facilitate student expression of needs and desires.
Intern
Robateau & Associates
New York
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered in-person speech and language services to children ages three to 12 with diverse disorders.
- Created progress reports detailing performance levels, goals, and achievement progress under supervision.
- Provided bilingual speech therapy services to enhance communication effectiveness across languages.
- Documented client progress with detailed SOAP notes and customized age-appropriate materials.
- Engaged in professional development meetings to remain updated on best practices.
Graduate Student Clinician
Brooklyn College – Diana Rogovin Davidow Speech-La
New York
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered Speech and Language evaluations/screenings using diagnostic protocols for individual clients (e.g., the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals- 5th Edition (CELF-5), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool-3 (CELF Preschool-3), Language Sample Analysis- School-Age Language Assessment Measures (SLAM), and (PLS-5) Preschool Language Scales Edition 5th), under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Developed chart reviews, treatment and session plans with a client-centered approach, incorporating SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound) goals and applying evidence-based practices.
- Constructed detailed SOAP notes, facilitating accurate tracking of client progress, and assembled End Term Summaries for extensive documentation. Created materials and activities that were functional, age-appropriate, and tailored to each client's individual interests.
- Collaborated with a team of co-clinicians to implement treatment and diagnostic protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Brooklyn College
New York, NY08-2024
Skills
- Multilingual support
- Treatment planning
- Cultural competence
- Augmentative communication
- IEP collaboration
- Assessments
- Therapeutic techniques
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
ASHA Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
CRA
08.2024 - Current
Intern
P4K – NYC Public Schools
07.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Robateau & Associates
01.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Brooklyn College – Diana Rogovin Davidow Speech-La
08.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Brooklyn College