Education

June 2013 - August 2017 Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology at University of the Philippines-Manila

AWARDS:
University Scholar First and Second Semester 2013-2014
University Scholar First and Second Semester 2014-2015
University Scholar First Semester 2015 -2016
Certificate of Merit Graduation 2017

REASEARCH:
Completed research study entitled “Factors That Encourage And Discourage School Based Speech-Language Pathology Practice In The Philippines: A Preliminary Study”

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Collegiate Association of Speech Pathologist (CASP) Deputy Person for the Logistics Committee 2013-2014
– Helped in accreditation and dissemination of organization activities

CASP Vice Chairperson for the Membership Committee 2014-2015
– Helped organized the CASP 2014-2015 election for the deputy positions
– Collected documents and helped in the accreditation of the organization
– Volunteered in the Angel’s Walk for Autism 2014 and Society of Occupational Therapy Major’s (SOTM) project at the Hospicio de San Jose

CASP Chairperson for the Membership Committee 2015-2016
– Managed CASP Election 2015-2016
– Prepared and filed the documents for the accreditation of organization
– Spearheaded the CASP’s Sem-Ender Program, “More Than What Meets the Eye”
– Volunteered to assists people with disability to participate in games in an event hosted by the student council of College of Allied Medical Professions (CAMP) in Hospicio de San Jose

Member of CAMP Volunteer Corps(CVC) 2014-2015
– Helped in the dissemination and coordination of CASP and CVC project

Experience

August 2017 until present Consulatant Speech Language Pathologist at Communicare Therapy Center for Children, Inc.

– Handled pediatric clients with receptive-expressive language delays, processing issues, cleft-lip and palate and hearing impairment
– Assessed and provided intervention to children with phonological, articulation concerns and motor planning issues
– Used Westby Symbolic Play Scale, Preschool Language Scale-4, Developmental Assessment of Young Children – Second Edition and Brigance Inventory of Early Development (Language part only) to assess language
– Used Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation- Second Edition and picture articulation tests to assess articulation
– Used Ling-6 Sound Test, Glendonald Auditory Screening Procedure (GASP) and Outline for Auditory Skills Curriculum Objectives to assess hearing impairment
– Used System Analysis Observation and performed functional evaluation to assess oral peripheral mechanism/ speech-motor issues

VOLUNTEER WORK:

United Laboratories Foundation’s United for Down
– Screened pediatric and adolescent patients with Down Syndrome

Operation Smile 2016 at Sta. Ana Hospital
– Screened and provided home instructions to pediatric and adult patients with cleft lip and palate
– Educated parents of children with cleft on needed intervention before and after surgery

CERTIFICATION:
Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists
– Certified regular member of Philippine Association of Speech Pathologist (PASP) from 2017 til present

SEMINARS:

University of the Philippines – College of Allied Medical Professions
– Attended a lecture-workshop by Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists (PASP), “Using Core Boards and Communication Books in Speech Therapy and Beyond”

PASP’s 2nd National Convention, TRANSCEND: Moving Toward Excellence in Practice
– Participated in the Post-Convention Workshop on Pediatric Dypshagia Assessment and Management by Joan C. Arvedson
– Attended the plenary session of Dr. Li-Rong Lilly Cheng regarding “Assessment of Language Disorders in School-Age Children: Getting the Important Information” and “Language Intervention: Helping School-Age Children Cope with Increasing Demands”
– Attended the plenary session pf Dr. Travis T. Threats regarding “Evidence-Based Practice and International Classification of Functional Disability, and Health (ICF)

Social Thinking
– Participated online on webinar regarding Zones of Regulation: Newest Thinking and Teaching Tools

August 2017 til present Consultant Speech Language Pathologist at Smart Steps Developmental Therapy Center

– Handled children with language delays, phonological disorders and motor planning issues
– Provided assessment and intervention to children with Autism, Down Syndrome and Stuttering
– Used Westby Symbolic Play Scale, Preschool Language Scale 4 and Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development to assess language
– Used Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation 2 and picture articulation test to assess articulation
– Performed functional evaluation to assess oral peripheral mechanism/ speech-motor issues

December 2016 to January 2017 Speech Language Pathology Intern at University of the Philippines' Clinic for Therapy Services - Pediatric Section

– Handled children with speech, language and feeding concerns
– Managed cases such as Autism, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy

October to November 2016 Speech Language Pathology Intern at University of the Philippines' Clinic for Therapy Services - Adolescent/Adult Section

– Provided intervention to adolescents with language concerns, specifically on pragmatics and use of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC)
– Facilitated group therapy session on adults with Aphasia

October to November 2016 Speech Language Pathology Intern at Cleft Centers: Philippine Band of Mercy and Sta. Hospital

– Assessed and provided speech sessions to children with cleft
– Organized and gave seminar to caregivers of children with cleft

February to March 2017 Speech Language Pathology Intern at Kaisahan Ng Magulang At Anak Na May Kapansanan (Kaisaka) Inc.

– Provided assessment and intervention in the homes and community of children and adolescents with Autism and Down Syndrome
– Visited homes of people with disability to disseminate home instructions to parents and caregivers regarding feeding, use of AAC and ensuring a language rich environment
– Co-treated with physical therapists and occupational therapists through an interdisciplinary approach

August to September 2016 Speech Language Pathology Intern at Veterans Memorial Medical Center

– Assessed and provided intervention to adults with Aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia and voice concerns