Ashley Morales
Sonoma
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant committed to empowering children to reach their fullest potential through individualized, compassionate support. Experienced in working with students with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and complex speech and language disorders. Builds trusting relationships and creates positive, inclusive environments across classroom, home, and telehealth settings. Focused on nurturing confidence, celebrating milestones, and helping students thrive socially, academically, and emotionally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Epic Special Education Staffing
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Provide speech-language therapy to preschool and elementary students under Speech-Language Pathologist supervision
- Support students using AAC and communication devices
- Use play-based, developmentally appropriate strategies aligned with child-focused goals, while empowering families to integrate therapy techniques into daily routines.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, school psychologists, and occupational therapists to design and implement individualized instructional and therapeutic strategies.
- Record patient progress and report findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Advocate for student and follow individualized plans for optimal success.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Pacific Coast Speech Services
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered therapy to children ages 2–14 with mild to moderate severe communication needs.
- Documented patient progress and reported findings and results to the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Collaborated with Speech-language Pathologists and other IEP professionals to optimize therapy sessions.
- Performed support duties such as prepare materials for speech sessions, keep billing records, maintain speech therapy supplies, and schedule age appropriate activities for students.
Extended School Year Instructional Aide
Strategic Kids, Newport Mesa Unified School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Assisted the teacher in planning and preparing for daily activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Led age-appropriate outdoor recreational activates.
- Supervised extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop new skills (STEM, music, and art).
Instructional Aide
John Muir Fundamental Elementary
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Partnered with teachers to plan and implement lessons designed for each student's specific needs.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supported English Language Learners (ELLs) to deliver high-quality education for students learning English.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Zenith Speech Therapy
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered home-based early intervention services to bilingual preschoolers, incorporating beginning-level Spanish and core ASL signs to build foundational vocabulary and support functional communication.
- Implemented treatment plans as directed by a Speech language Pathologist.
- Documented clients goals towards certain objectives given by Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Discussed child’s progress after each therapy session with parents.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Educated patient, family, and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY05-2028
Speech Pathology Assistant License Program -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA12-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Sciences and Disorders
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2018
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA12-2015
Skills
- Articulation therapy
- Phonological awareness
- Expressive language
- Language intervention
- Augmentative communication
- Early intervention
- Data collection
- Group therapy
- Treatment documentation
- Home-based therapy
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Epic Special Education Staffing
08.2022 - 05.2026
Extended School Year Instructional Aide
Strategic Kids, Newport Mesa Unified School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Pacific Coast Speech Services
01.2020 - 07.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Zenith Speech Therapy
04.2019 - 08.2019
Instructional Aide
John Muir Fundamental Elementary
04.2016 - 12.2019
Speech Pathology Assistant License Program -
Loma Linda University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
St. Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Sciences and Disorders
California State University of Fullerton
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Santa Ana College