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Bárbara Marie Pratts Pérez

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Summary

Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience at Advanced Therapy Group, specializing in innovative therapy techniques and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven success in enhancing communication abilities in stroke recovery patients and mentoring interns. Bilingual instruction and technology-based learning tools are key strengths, fostering engaging educational environments and promoting student success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Advanced Therapy Group
06.2020 - Current
  • I evaluate and diagnose patients with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing/feeding disorders using standardized assessments, criterion-referenced measures, and clinical observations.
  • I implement group therapy sessions for individuals facing similar communication challenges to promote peer support and enhance motivation. Additionally, I provided individual therapy as needed.
  • I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • To enhance speech, language, cognitive skills, and swallowing/feeding development in both children and adults, I design engaging activities and exercises tailored to various skill levels.
  • I supervise speech pathology interns and offered workshops related to speech and language pathology.


  • Tailored speech therapy techniques to adults recovering from strokes, significantly improving their communication abilities.

Professor

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
08.2018 - Current
  • The duties involve teaching graduate-level courses covering various areas of speech and language. These courses include functional and organic speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, typical language development, and both congenital and acquired language disorders in pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. Additional topics include reading and writing, multicultural aspects, ethics, supervision, and an integrative seminar.

    Responsibilities also include academic mentoring of graduate students in the speech-language pathology program.

    Participation in committees for assessment, admissions, and personnel, as well as involvement in doctoral dissertation committees.

    Furthermore, assistance with faculty development activities is part of the role, along with providing internal and external supervision for graduate speech-language pathology interns.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Centro Agroecológico De Educación Especial
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • I was a school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP) and provided communication and speech services to students within the educational system.
  • Promoted early detection of speech and language disorders through community screening programs.
  • Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
  • Integrated cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing diverse needs of patient population.
  • Leveraged patient feedback to continuously improve therapy approaches and techniques.
  • Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
  • Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments, criterion reference and clinical observations.
  • Supervised speech and language therapist.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.

Education

Doctor of Education - Special Education And Transition Services

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Metro Campus
San Juan
06-2022

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Ana G. Méndez University, Gurabo Campus
Gurabo
06-2014

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Language Therapy

Ana G. Méndez University, Gurabo Campus
Gurabo
06-2011

Skills

  • Bilingual instruction
  • Thesis and dissertation guidance
  • Technology-based learning tools
  • Student advisement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Professional networking
  • Program assessment
  • Technology implementation
  • Syllabus development
  • Online teaching
  • Academic advising
  • Collaborative teamwork

Affiliations

  • Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA]; attended annual conventions.
  • Member of the Puerto Rican Organization of Speech-Language Professionals and Audiologists [OPPHLA]; presented a research poster at the annual convention in 2023 and 2024. Participated in an ad hoc committee to review the supervision guide.
  • Member of the Puerto Rican Stuttering and Stuttering Alliance (APTTA); involved in the research committee, parent support, community outreach, and board of directors. Participated in a stuttering camp based on the CARE model.
  • Member of the World Stuttering & Cluttering Organization [WSCO]; presented a research poster at the 2024 annual conference.

Certification

  • Certificate in Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, May 2015

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Centro Agroecológico De Educación Especial
08.2021 - 06.2024

Speech-Language Pathologist

Advanced Therapy Group
06.2020 - Current

Professor

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
08.2018 - Current

Doctor of Education - Special Education And Transition Services

Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Metro Campus

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Ana G. Méndez University, Gurabo Campus

Bachelor of Science - Speech And Language Therapy

Ana G. Méndez University, Gurabo Campus

research or publications

  • Carlo, E., Pratts-Pérez, B.M., & St. Louis, K.O. (2024, May 18). Attitudes toward stuttering of SLP students from Puerto Rico before and after completing the degree [Poster Presentation]. 2024 World Congress on Stuttering and Cluttering. Austin, Texas.
  • Carlo, E., Pratts-Pérez, B.M., & St. Louis, K.O. (2024, October 4-5). Attitudes toward stuttering of SLP students from Puerto Rico before and after completing the degree [Poster Presentation]. 2024 OPPHLA Annual Convention. Río Grande, Puerto Rico.
  • Pratts-Pérez. B.M. (2022). Attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge towards stuttering among private school teachers in the Humacao educational region [Unpublished Doctoral dissertation]. Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
  • Pratts-Pérez. B.M. (2023, October 4-5). Attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge towards stuttering among private school teachers in the Humacao educational region [Poster Presentation]. 2023 OPPHLA Annual Convention. Dorado, Puerto Rico.

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