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Christina Tumale

La Puente,CA

Summary

Dedicated speech language pathologist assistant with a background in special education and applied behavior analysis intervention. Knowledgeable in child development with a focus in cognitive, behavior and communicative disorders. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 15 years.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Lisa Lewis Speech And Language
01.2023 - Current

Under the supervision of a speech language pathologist:

  • Engage in direct client early intervention by helping them improve their speech, language and communication skills.
  • Document and maintain accurate records of client's progress.
  • Assist in development of treatment plans.
  • Providing feedback to clients and their families.
  • Collaborating with SLPs, educators, and healthcare team to ensure client coordinated care and development.
  • Regular training including Stanley Greenspan Floortime Approach to enhance knowledge and skill in speech language pathology and intervention.

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Fieldwork

Covina-Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided direct therapy services addressing treatment goals under the supervision of the speech language pathologist.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans targeting individualized goals.
  • Provided treatment through a variety of service models.
  • Documented student performances.

Special Education Paraprofessional

South Pasadena Unified School District
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Provided personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Developed tools to support the students' social interaction with peers and adults.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided proficient teacher support in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Maintained field certifications including: Crisis Prevention Intervention and First Aid/CPR.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Covina Valley Unified School District
10.2006 - 03.2015
  • Developed fun and inclusive environment to help enrich each individual student's learning experience.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
  • Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents.
  • Designed effective learning environment with visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.

Education

Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
12.2022

High School Diploma -

La Puente High School
La Puente, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Speech and Language Therapy Assisting
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorder Intervention
  • Social and Academic Support
  • Behavioral Plan Management/Redirection
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Administrative Support

Languages

American Sign Language

Additional Information

  • Nan Miller - Covina Valley USD - (626)695-4116
  • Jill Reddy - South Pasadena USD - (626)710-2223
  • Laura Ishibashi - South Pasadena USD - (818)400-8326
  • Susan Renne - Covina Valley USD - (626)918-5860


Certification

  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant, ASHA - November 2023
  • SLPA License - December 2022

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Lisa Lewis Speech And Language
01.2023 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant - Fieldwork

Covina-Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 12.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

South Pasadena Unified School District
01.2014 - 06.2022

Special Education Paraprofessional

Covina Valley Unified School District
10.2006 - 03.2015

Associate of Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Pasadena City College

High School Diploma -

La Puente High School
Christina Tumale