Katherine Laird
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Dynamic, bilingual SLPA with extensive experience in client-collaboration and therapy, dedicated to delivering individualized patient care. Expertise in evidence-based methodologies effectively addresses a range of speech and language disorders, ensuring tailored interventions that meet unique needs. Strong understanding of cross-cultural communication and language acquisition enhances the ability to support diverse patient populations, fostering significant progress in communication skills. Committed to empowering clients through compassionate and effective therapeutic practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapy Tree
Phoenix, AZ
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with speech-language pathologists to implement tailored treatment strategies aimed at improving communication and feeding abilities for diverse client populations.
- Delivered direct therapy services to patients with diverse communication disorders, including articulation, fluency, voice, and language impairments in ASL, Spanish, and English to a caseload of 15+ clients daily.
- Mastered two distinct EMR systems to ensure accurate documentation of patient progress.
- Facilitated effective communication at home by providing tailored management and training strategies to family members.
- Applied generalization strategies with clients during group and individual sessions to support the application of skills in real-world scenarios.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Not Only Words Therapy, LLC
Mesa, AZ
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered neuro-affirming speech therapy services to diverse clientele, addressing communication disorders such as articulation, fluency, and language impairments.
- Coordinated session times and effectively rescheduled cancellations with caregivers to ensure continuity of care for 15+ clients.
- Delivered bilingual education and training to family members, enhancing communication strategies at home.
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant Intern
Brett Tarver Preschool
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated bilingual therapy interventions to support students' speech and language development in accordance with individual education plans (IEPs) under the guidance of the licensed speech-language pathologist.
Reading Therapist
The Reading and Math Clinic
Chandler, AZ
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Facilitated one-on-one therapy for dyslexic children, emphasizing foundational reading strategies including consonant-vowel patterns and multi-syllable decoding.
- Facilitated post-lesson discussions with parents and oversaw teaching schedules alongside invoice assessments to ensure operational efficiency.
Member/Scholarship Recipient
Next Generation Service Corps
Tempe, AZ
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Explored practical leadership elements and cross-sector collaboration through active engagement in student leadership development program.
- Directed a 6-person community lab group to champion autism awareness through creation of impactful social media advocacy materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Experience with ASD and developmental disabilities
- Therapeutic experience with Deaf/HoH community
- AAC implementation
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Tele-practice proficiency
- Creativity and innovation
- Early intervention
- Experience in clinic, school, and home health settings
- High Spanish proficiency
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
- SLPA License: June 2024 – June 2026
- BLS First Aid and CPR Certification
- ACCHS ID
- Fingerprint clearance card
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
ASL
Professional Working
Timeline
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Not Only Words Therapy, LLC
07.2024 - 01.2025
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist- Assistant Intern
Brett Tarver Preschool
01.2024 - Current
Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapy Tree
03.2023 - Current
Reading Therapist
The Reading and Math Clinic
11.2021 - 05.2024
Member/Scholarship Recipient
Next Generation Service Corps
05.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
Arizona State University