Zulma Canizales
Hamilton,ON
Summary
International educated Speech Pathologist. With over 8 years of experience in pediatric bilingual English-Spanish in improving communication skills. Skilled in ASD, auditory learning disorders, feeding therapy and social communication issues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual SLP
AlliedMedix Resources Inc
Long Island, New York
01.2018 - 09.2023
- Worked on developmental screening/assessment, speech therapy services and consultation with family members and other professionals working with the family.
- Educated family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies that facilitated active involvement and carry-over at community settings.
- Performed services in clinic, schools, home settings
- Followed Individualized Service Plan, planned ongoing treatment, and interpreted goals and treatment plans to parents and made recommendations for further developmental assessments as needed
- Participated in monthly agency staff meeting
- Prepared progress reports at three, six month intervals and annual reviews
- Maintained client records and submitted them to agency
- within established deadlines.
- Used child-centered fun online therapy materials for therapy and home programming activities
- Followed the state referral program to other pediatric professionals if needed
Bilingual SLP
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
White Plains, Westchester
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided evidence-based assessment and intervention using IFSP goals for pediatric population in English and Spanish language
- Provided fun intervention and innovative therapy activities and games to target speech goals based on the child’s interests and abilities
- Used child-centered fun online therapy materials for therapy and home programming activities
- Designed treatment plans using evidence-based information, relevant best practice guidelines, and clinical expertise
- Actively engaged clients, families, and caregivers to address client-centered goals for the requested referred client service plan
- Actively engaged in client/family teaching
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the intervention, client's response, and progress toward goal attainment
Instructor
International Beauty Institute
Hamilton, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Instructed, led, mentored, and motivated students to achieve success while using the proposed curriculum.
- Assisted with orientations, open houses, and other admissions-related activities.
- Oversaw the front desk, greeted salon guests, managed the reception area, answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, data entry, and managed the Point of Sale system.
Instructor
Catholic District School
Burlington, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Planned and implemented a Spanish program, following the school’s educational philosophy.
- Developed and implemented robust assessment practices; provided regular feedback to students.
- Led daily academic and enrichment activities.
Education
Magister - Speech and Language Pathology
UDELAS UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS
01.2021
Specialist On Audiology - Audiology
Corporacion Universitaria Iberoamericana
Bogota, Colombia01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language And Hearing Science
Universidad Catolica De Manizales
Manizales, Colombia06-1999
Skills
- Bilingual communication skills in Spanish and English
- Strong time management abilities
- Strong reading and writing skills
- Completed master's program
- Developed comprehensive English communication skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- New York Professional State license
- Colombian Professional license
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Bilingual SLP
Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services
02.2018 - 09.2018
Bilingual SLP
AlliedMedix Resources Inc
01.2018 - 09.2023
Instructor
International Beauty Institute
01.2017 - 01.2019
Instructor
Catholic District School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Magister - Speech and Language Pathology
UDELAS UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMÉRICAS
Specialist On Audiology - Audiology
Corporacion Universitaria Iberoamericana
Bachelor of Science - Speech, Language And Hearing Science
Universidad Catolica De Manizales