NANCY OLIVARES
Fontana
Summary
Offering compassionate approach and excellent listening skills, with readiness to learn and grow in clinical setting. Brings understanding of language acquisition and speech disorders, along with ability to quickly learn assessment and intervention techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and therapeutic strategies in ________ role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Pathology Intern
Mosaic Therapy
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Shadowing Speech Pathologist Sharon MacDonald as well as other speech pathologists and SLP assistants
- Note taking on clinical sessions, collect data samples of language
- Actively participate in speech sessions under the direction of various SLPs and SLPAs
- Collaborated with SLPs to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Aided in documenting client progress and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Maintained compliance with ethical standards and best practices in therapy sessions.
- Volunteer at events ran by Talking Tree Therapy which involves organization, communication with families and office
- Office Work; utilizing google drive, sheets, forms, docs, etc.. as well as collaborating and aiding with prepping creative and useful tools to use during sessions.
- Created phonetic flashcards via Canva to be used by younger patients.
- Aiding in the creation of prep work for the younger patients that may need more stimulation and visuals
Teaching Assistant
UCSB Children’s Center
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervise children on the playground and inside the classroom
- Prepare and serve snacks/meals; ensuring to follow each student's dietary needs and allergies.
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving appropriate to children's development levels.
- Aided in smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by preparing materials ahead of time and guiding students calmly from one task to another.
- Maintaining a clean, organized and safe space both in the classroom and on the playground; Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Actively aiding the children in learning independence and confidence
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
- Supported educators in classroom management and lesson implementation for diverse age groups.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Supported special needs students effectively with tailored instructional strategies designed specifically for their unique learning requirements.
Respite Provider
24 Hour Home Care
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs in home settings.
- Assisted client with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and independence.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to client interests, promoting social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Delivered consistent communication with families regarding client progress, challenges, and achievements during respite care stays.
- Enhanced family well-being by offering regular breaks and support services for primary caregivers.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing attentive, compassionate respite care services tailored to individual needs.
- Supported client through challenging moments by utilizing active listening skills coupled with empathy and understanding during times of distress or frustration.
- Demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions, upholding client privacy rights and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics With An Emphasis in Speech Language Sciences And Disorders
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Santa Barbara, CA09-2025
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Henry J Kaiser High school
Fontana, California01.2021
Skills
- Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), Italian (Some)
- Great Collaboration with professionals
- Multicultural competence
- Autism spectrum support
- SOAP notes experience
- Outstanding Leadership and team collaboration, organized and great planning skills, strong communication and listening skills
- Quick learner, quick to adapt to schedule changes
- Outstanding customer service; respectful, attentive, and patient with all different types of individuals
- Proficient in using Canva to create visually engaging presentations, flyers for various events, and online content tailored for speech pathology sessions, enhancing communication and learning outcomes
Timeline
Respite Provider
24 Hour Home Care
09.2024 - 11.2024
Speech Pathology Intern
Mosaic Therapy
08.2023 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant
UCSB Children’s Center
10.2022 - 06.2025
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Henry J Kaiser High school
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics With An Emphasis in Speech Language Sciences And Disorders
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)