Carolyn Gonzalez
Powder Springs
Summary
Speech Language Associate candidate with school-based clinical experience delivering speech and language services in an elementary setting. Skilled in creating and delivering engaging lessons, documenting progress, and working collaboratively with the students’ support team. Organized, dependable, and dedicated to helping students make meaningful, measurable progress in their communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Intern
Paulding County Public Schools
Hiram, GA
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided individual and group therapy under SLP supervision.
- Independently developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies while maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Collected data for progress monitoring and maintained detailed session notes, adjusting instruction when needed.
- Participated in referral, eligibility, and IEP meetings with SLP.
- Attended professional development workshops/ meetings to improve skills, including IEP goal writing.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Accurately inputted student data into GO-IEP and Go-Solutions under supervision.
Special Needs Nanny
Private Families
Peachtree City, GA
08.2015 - 01.2020
- Created learning materials and activities to suit each child''s unique abilities and communication needs.
- Promoted language development and effective communication with use of sign language and visual aids.
- Addressed challenging behaviors with effective management techniques, minimizing disruptions and maintaining positive atmosphere.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents and therapists providing regular updates on challenges and progress.
- Developed strong rapport with children under my care, creating an atmosphere of trust that facilitated growth and progress.
- Transported children to speech therapy sessions, actively observed and participated in reinforcing goals and clinician-directed strategies to promote progress outside of therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Ga05-2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Speech-Language Associate
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12-2025
Skills
- Articulation & Language Intervention
- Individualized and Group Therapy
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Lesson Planning and Documentation
- Behavior Management
- AAC Support
- Professional Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- SMART IEP Goal Development and Implementation
- Organization and Time management
Certification
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Speech-Language Associate (SLA) Certification
(paperwork pending)
Timeline
Speech Intern
Paulding County Public Schools
08.2025 - 12.2025
Special Needs Nanny
Private Families
08.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
University of West Georgia
Post-Graduate Certificate - Speech-Language Associate
University of West Georgia