Kristen Gonzalez

Experience

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  Full Potential: One on One Tutoring

  Mar 2011 - May 2012

  Academic Tutor

  • Created lesson plans for current and incoming students • Implemented literacy programs & test preparation classes for elementary, middle, and high school students• Conducted activities for grades K-12 to enhance academic abilities in the subjects of reading, math, science and social studies• Developed individualized plans of study for standardized tests, such as the FCAT, SAT and ACT to assist students in developing effective study strategies

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  Automaticity, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  Behavior Therapist

  • Developed behavioral databases based on current behavioral modification plans and results• Conducted behavior acquisition, replacement, and maintenance training with adolescents • Implemented Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs) under the direction of the behavior analyst• Provided language enrichment activities for children with moderate to severe autism• Taught clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills as stated in the ITPs• Observed records and reported the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records using analytical and anecdotal methods Show less

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  Miami Children's Hospital

  Dec 2012 - Aug 2013

  Intern in Rehabilitation Department

  • Collaborated and assisted hospital staff in the rehabilitation department to help children and their families• Promoted positive social skills, motor and cognitive skills, while increasing attention span and memory skills with Music Therapy• Assisted Speech Language Pathologist in helping children to communicate their wants, needs, and feelings appropriately• Observed and supported Speech-Language Pathologist as she administered evaluations and assessments, such as the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation- Second edition (G-FTA-2) Show less

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  Florida International University

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Prepared a manuscript for publication, which documents provisions for children with disruptive behavior problems• Involved in the diagnostic and clinical intake process for preschoolers and their families• Assisted in the recruitment phase of 150 preschoolers with disruptive behavior problems for a nationally funded clinical trial• Collected and entered data that pertains to behavior problems in early childhood using SPSS• Participated in seminars that explore diagnosis, assessment, early intervention & developmental trajectories in early childhood• Administered and scored IQ (WPSSI-4), achievement (Woodcock-Johnson-III), and neuropsychological (Automated Working Memory Assessment) tests to potential participants as well as social-emotional and temperament tasks (K-CPT)• Provided individual therapies and implemented behavioral modification strategies with preschoolers as needed• Assisted in the follow-up assessment visits for previous studies, including implementing and videotaping a comprehensive socio-emotional and temperament testing battery Show less

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  Florida International University: Center for Children and Families

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Summer Treatment Program Pre-K Counselor

  • Promoted successful transition to school for rising PreK-4 and kindergartners with problem behaviors in the home & school settings• Administered daily, intensive behavioral intervention to children entering kindergarten over an eight-week period, including administration of an evidence-based literacy curriculum and a socio-emotional curriculum • Provided daily feedback to families about the child’s behavior • Implemented comprehensive approaches to school readiness, including social-emotional, developmental, academic, and behavioral• Worked with supervisors to generate individualized plans for children that involved social and interactive play skills• Involved in managing daily tracking of behavioral progress for individual children within the classroom• Assisted Speech-Language Pathologists in administering evaluations for expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills; in addition to evaluations for fluency and articulation skills Show less

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  Spanish Lake Elementary

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  First Grade Student Teacher

  • Developed and implemented lessons in all subject areas for regular and special education students• Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to meet the learning needs and abilities of all students• Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings, and county-wide professional development days• Collected meaningful data including pre/post assessments and a variety of formative assessments to measure student growth, such as the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test and the FAIR test• Facilitated the use of a student database, learning environment plan, and student progress plan to manage student behavior and academic progress• Observed school Speech-Language Pathologist as she implemented IEPs for students with speech or language delays• Assisted Speech-Language Pathologist with administering educational activities for children to facilitate development of speech, language, and social skills Show less

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  The Alfano Center

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Volunteer

  • Updated and maintained plans of care, discharge reports, assessments, and prescriptions into Clinic Source• Observed patients with diverse & multiple disabilities including articulation/phonological and fluency disorders, and childhood apraxia• Assisted SLPs while they conducted therapy sessions for patients with speech and language disorders• Provided assistance to occupational therapists in preparing treatment environments for individual therapy sessions and assisted in recreational activities Show less

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  Edward D Mysak Clinic for Communication Sciences and Disorders

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Graduate Clinician

  • Developed and provided treatment for clients with aphasia, apraxia, dysphagia, and dysarthria• Implemented session plans with various social activities for a group of clients with aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and TBI• Prepared session plans, treatment goals, and progress reports to assess individual client improvements with an articulation disorder• Utilized assessments such as the Apraxia Battery for Adults – 2nd Edition and the Communication Activities of Daily Living - 2nd Edition Show less

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  Association to Benefit Children, Cassidy's Place

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Graduate Clinician

  • Developed and implemented Session Plans for preschool children with language disorders and articulation disorders• Administered various assessments, such as the CELF-5, PLS-5, and The Rossetti Infant Toddler Language Scale• Conducted formal evaluations for preschool children and prepared the written evaluation alongside the supervisor

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  NYU Rusk Lutheran Medical Center

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Graduate Clinician in Outpatient Rehabilitation Deartment

  • Implemented treatment plans for children with language disorders, articulation deficits, voice, and fluency disorders• Conducted formal evaluations for bilingual Spanish children, and consulted with families to discuss therapy plan recommendations• Implemented evidence-based techniques such as Speech Systems Intelligibility Treatment and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment• Maintained documentation of services provided following insurance guidelines• Provided speech-language specific in-services and education for other disciplines within the facility• Utilized assessments such as the Preschool Language Scale – 5th Edition Spanish, Kaufman Speech Practice Test for Children, ContextualProbes of Articulation Competence- Spanish, and Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation Show less

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  Mount Sinai Health System

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Graduate Clinician in Inpatient Rehabilitation Department

  • Performed evaluations and implemented treatment for patients with aphasia, dysphagia, dysarthria, dysphonia, and cognitive deficits secondary to stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neurodegenerative diseases• Conducted evaluations and implemented voice therapy utilizing Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for individuals with Parkinson’s disease• Assisted in oral and tracheostomy care, including placement of Passy-Muir Tracheostomy and Ventilator Swallowing and Speaking Valve to assist patients in communicating• Performed and interpreted findings of Modified Barium Swallow examinations independently• Developed and provided relevant evaluation reports and treatment plans regarding evaluation findings• Provided education, instruction, and counsel to patients and/or family members regarding patient’s communication, swallowing, cognitiveskills, voice disorders, and progress in treatment.• Utilized Assessments such as the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination, Western Aphasia Battery, Aphasia Diagnostic Profiles, Boston Naming Test, Ross Information Processing Scale-Second Edition, and Scales of Cognitive Ability for Traumatic Brain Injury Show less

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  Open Lines Speech and Communication

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2017

  Speech Language Pathologist

  • Performed evaluations and treatment for preschool and school-aged students with articulation disorders, receptive & expressive communication disorders, birth defects, apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, and Autism in homes, schools, and private clinic settings• Implemented voice therapy utilizing Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) principles for individuals with degenerative diseases• Planned and implemented speech and language intervention for with a variety of learning differences in individual and group settings• Utilized Assessments such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Fifth Edition (CELF-5); CELF-4 Spanish; Phonological Awareness Test-2 (PAT-2); Preschool Language Scale- Fifth Edition (PLS-5); School-age Language Assessment Measures (SLAM) Show less

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  Nicklaus Children's Health System

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2022

  Speech Language Pathologist

  • Designed and executed appropriate and individualized treatment plans for patients from birth to 21 years with variety of diagnoses, including Autism, developmental delays, articulation disorders, cerebral palsy, Deafness, genetic disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, cognitive-linguistic disorders, pragmatic deficits, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fluency disorders, and dysphagia, along with use of a variety of AAC devices• Collaborated in monthly interdisciplinary meetings with physical therapists, occupational therapists, registered dieticians, doctors, teachers, and families to provide comprehensive care • Supervised and mentored individuals in their clinical fellowship year (CFY) and graduate students, advising them on effective diagnostic and treatment strategies• Represented our facility as Voice-Communication Champion, collaborating with other members and providing input on organizational initiatives and engagement across the hospital to empower and build employee awareness, understanding, and acceptance of the organization’s mission and values• Performed clinical swallowing evaluations to determine appropriate feeding and swallowing strategies, along with treatment to facilitate the acquisition of oral feeding skills with varying degrees of complex swallowing disorders• Supported Rehabilitation department’s COVID-19 response through provision of telehealth services. Speech and language and feeding services were provided remotely through a secure web-based platform to patients across the hospital’s ten outpatient centers. Maintained EMR remotely, while adhering to HIPPA standards. Show less

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  Feedie Speechie

  Dec 2022 - now

  Company Owner/Feeding and Swallowing Specialist at Feedie Speechie, LLC

  - Owner of Feedie Speechie, LLC- Diagnosis and treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders- Assist families and children to achieve mealtime success in their home environment, while maintaining a positive relationship with food and nutrition- Treatment of disorders including poor weight gain/intake, food aversions/picky eating, limited food variety/poor nutrition, difficulty with bottle feeding and/or breastfeeding, difficulty transitioning to solids, dysphagia/risk of aspiration, food related sensory difficulties, poor oral motor skills to chew and swallow foods and liquids safely Show less