Citlalli Garcia
Venice
Summary
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with extensive experience at Thrive & Shine Speech Therapy and other clinical settings, skilled in implementing therapy plans and promoting client communication through evidence-based practices. Demonstrated ability to accurately document client progress and collaborate across clinical disciplines, showcasing strong organizational skills and a commitment to achieving positive client outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLPA
Thrive & Shine Speech Therapy
Beverly Hills
04.2025 - Current
- Worked with the following: articulation disorders, phonological disorders, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fluency, pragmatic language disorder, and AAC devices.
- Assist in implementing therapy plans developed by the SLP.
- Collect and document data on client progress and performance.
- Assist in preparing reports, treatment summaries, or documentation for families, and other professionals.
- Collaborated with different clinicians and teachers to assist in developing clients' treatment plans.
SLPA
SPOT for kids inc.
Los Angeles
03.2025 - Current
- Support licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) in providing speech, language, and communication services to clients.
- Assist in implementing therapy plans, working with individuals or groups to reinforce treatment goals, and collecting data on client progress.
- Prepare therapy materials, organize sessions, and assist with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
- Collaborate with OTs during co-treatments.
- Assist in preparing reports, treatment summaries, or documentation for families, and other professionals.
SLPA Intern
Mi Sueño Speech Therapy
Burbank & South Pasadena
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Assist the SLP in implementing therapy plans and treatment activities.
- Use evidence-based interventions, and follow the SLP’s guidance during sessions.
- Collect and record data on client progress, behaviors, and outcomes.
- Prepare therapy materials and visual supports.
- Observe client sessions to gain clinical knowledge and understanding.
- Assist with preparing session reports or summary documents for families, or the SLP.
- Communicated regularly with supervising SLP about treatment goals, objectives and progress of clients.
SLPA
Mi Sueno Speech Therapy , Inc.
Burbank & South Pasadena
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed a caseload of 50+ clients per week, providing 30-minute therapy sessions.
- worked with the following diagnosis : articulation , Apraxia of speech, Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder,Autism spectrum disorder (ASD),Pragmatic language disorder,Stroke / aphasia, fluency and AAC.
- Assist in implementing therapy plans developed by the SLP.
- Collect and document data on client progress and performance.
- Organize and maintain therapy rooms and materials.
Education
B.A. - Communicative Disorders
California State University of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2024
GED -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA12-2021
Some College (No Degree) -
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA01-2018
Skills
- Therapy plan implementation
- Augmentative communication
- Data collection
- Client progress documentation
- Report preparation
- Evidence-based practice
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Organization
- Flexible and adaptable
Volunteer Experience
- Tutor, 601 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, 90405, 2020-2022
- Catechist, 4451 Inglewood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90066, Preschool - Kindergarten, 2021-2023
Awards
Dean Honors List Award, 2023-2024
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
License : Speech- Language Pathology Assistant #9213
Accomplishments
Dean's Honor List
REFERENCES
Juan Rivas
M.S., CCC- SLP
Mi Sueño Speech Therapy
500 E Olive Ave suite 320, Burbank, CA 91501 (817)-372-9345
juanjdr1958@gmail.com
Neda Rezapoor
M.S., CCC-SLP #20444
Clinic Director
Neda@thriveandshinetherapy.com
P (310)954-9614
F (310)526-6561
Timeline
SLPA
Thrive & Shine Speech Therapy
04.2025 - Current
SLPA
SPOT for kids inc.
03.2025 - Current
SLPA
Mi Sueno Speech Therapy , Inc.
12.2024 - 02.2025
SLPA Intern
Mi Sueño Speech Therapy
05.2024 - 02.2025
B.A. - Communicative Disorders
California State University of Fullerton
GED -
Santa Monica College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of California, Irvine