Ashley Ceren
Los Angeles
Summary
Passionate and dedicated graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology with hands-on experience in both educational and medical settings. Committed to helping individuals across the lifespan improve their communication, cognitive-linguistic skills, and swallowing function to enhance their quality of life. Skilled in conducting assessments, implementing individualized treatment plans, and providing therapy for speech, language, fluency, cognition, and dysphagia. Experienced in clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient and family education. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Driven by a deep desire to make a meaningful impact through evidence-based, patient-centered care, with a strong commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth to develop into a highly competent and effective SLP
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Externship
Glendale Adventist Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Performed clinical bedside swallow assessments to evaluate dysphagia in patients with various medical conditions.
- Conducted cognitive-linguistic assessments in the acute setting to assess patients’ communication and cognitive functioning.
- Provided swallowing treatment alongside speech, language, and cognitive therapy to patients in the acute care setting, targeting dysphagia, memory, problem-solving, and functional communication.
- Educated patients on safe swallowing strategies and provided recommendations for diet consistency based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and ensure appropriate dietary modifications.
- Educated family members on swallowing safety, dietary recommendations, and strategies to support patient recovery and communication.
- Documented patient progress through detailed charting in electronic medical records, ensuring accurate and timely updates for the healthcare team.
Externship
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted in providing speech and language therapy to TK-5 students, primarily children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), targeting articulation, language development, and fluency under the supervision of licensed SLPs.
- Gained hands-on experience in conducting assessments, implementing individualized therapy plans, and tracking student progress.
- Assisted in writing IEP documentation, including progress notes, goal updates, and treatment plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with district and state guidelines.
- Collaborated with supervisors to adapt interventions and support diverse student communication in group setting.
- Developed skills in data collection, behavior management, and evidence-based therapy techniques for early childhood and elementary-aged students
Speech-Language Clinician
ROBERT L DOUGLASS SPEECH-LANGUAGE CLINIC CSULA
- Chatterbox Adult Communication Group: Communication group-based intervention created for adults who have experienced neurological trauma resulting in communicative impairments
- Adult Client #1: Diagnosis: Moderate Broca's Aphasia / Moderate Apraxia of Speech
- Assessments Administered: Comprehensive Aphasia Test (CAT-2) / Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination Subtests (BDAE-3) / Apraxia Battery for Adults (ADA-2)
- Therapy Techniques Utilized: Verb Network Strengthening Treatment / Script Training
- Adult Client #2: Diagnosis: Moderate Broca's Aphasia / Moderate Apraxia of Speech
- Assessments Administered: Examining for Aphasia Short Form (EFA-4) / Apraxia Battery for Adults (ADA-2)
- Therapy Techniques Utilized: Response Elaboration Training (RET)
- Adult Client #3: Diagnosis: Moderate Wernicke's Aphasia
- Assessments Administered: Western Aphasia Battery Revised (WAB-R) / The Communication Participation Item Bank Short Form
- Therapy Techniques Utilized: Verb Network Strengthening Treatment / Script Training
Legal Assistant
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Daily communication with clients to provide case updates
- Coordination of medical treatment
- Confirming coverages and liabilities
Administrative Assistant
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Handling large call volume
- Pulling EIN's for LLC, Corporations, Non-Profits, and DBA's
- Completion of company internal documents (e.g., Operating Agreement, Minutes, Bylaws)
- Google meetings with clients to answer questions regarding newly formed companies
- Topics ranged from documentation to permit requirements
Education
Master of Arts - COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES
08-2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES
06.2019
Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish): Fluent in both written and spoken communication
- Patient Care & Education: Experienced in providing compassionate care and educating patients and families on therapy techniques, swallowing safety, and treatment plans
- Clinical Documentation: Proficient in writing IEPs, progress notes, treatment plans, and medical charting
- Assessment & Treatment Planning: Skilled in conducting speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing assessments and developing individualized therapy plans
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Works effectively with healthcare teams, educators, and families to optimize patient outcomes
- Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple caseloads, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Interpersonal Communication: Strong ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues in both medical and educational settings
Timeline
Externship
Glendale Adventist Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
Externship
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Assistant
07.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
05.2021 - 04.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS - COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES
Speech-Language Clinician
ROBERT L DOUGLASS SPEECH-LANGUAGE CLINIC CSULA
Master of Arts - COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES
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