LIDIA HUERTA EXPERIENCE Governors State University, University Park, IL Senior University Lecturer University lecturer in the Communication Disorders (CDIS) Program of the College of Health and Human Services. Presently teach three undergraduate didactic courses: Language Development: Early Stages, Sociolinguistics, and Introduction to Communication Disorders. Developed syllabus and overall course structure for Foundations of Clinical Practice, a graduate pre-practicum course. University practicum supervisor for graduate students enrolled in external clinical practica. Advisor to graduate students in CDIS program. Coordinate and supervise graduate student prevention service-learning activities within the community. Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist , Northwest Indiana and Illinois Consultant Consult with teachers, administrators, student services personnel, and other education professionals in various school districts throughout Northwest Indiana and Illinois regarding the Latino student body. Topics addressed include language acquisition of bilingual (Spanish/English) students, cultural-linguistic differences of Latino students in an academic setting, instructional modifications that may be considered when teaching this population in the school setting, and linguistic behaviors that may warrant further bilingual assessment. Evaluate bilingual student’s speech and language skills to determine if student presents with a speech and/or language disorder or if cultural-linguistic characteristics evident in the academic setting are dialectal differences. Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, Illinois Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist As a member of the Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Department, administered evaluations and provided therapeutic services to children with communication disorders and their families on an outpatient basis. Multiple diagnostic instruments and therapy strategies were utilized for children presenting with diverse medical histories and etiologies for communication disorders. Children served included those with a diagnosis of Autism, Cerebral Palsy, augmentative communication needs, Apraxia, Down Syndrome, developmental delays, and Specific Language Impairment. Blue Cap, Blue Island, Illinois Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist – Early Intervention Assessed and treated simultaneous or sequential bilingual (Spanish/English), and Spanish-only speaking children between the ages of birth to 3 years of age with communication disorders. Consulted and worked very closely with parents or primary caregivers on developing strategies to stimulate language skills in children. Collaborated with other clinical practitioners (OT, SP, Nurse, Neurologist, Psychologist, Pediatrician, Social Work) servicing children with multiple disabilities and assisted with transition into schools. Blue Island School District #130, Blue Island, Illinois School-Based Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Provided assessment and therapeutic services to bilingual (Spanish/English) students enrolled in School District 130’s Early Childhood and Preschool Programs as well as students in elementary grades (first through fifth grade). Students presented with varied diagnoses where speech language delays were either the primary or secondary diagnosis. Therapy services were provided in the therapy office (one on one, small group) and classroom setting (class size ranged from 10-30). 2005-Present 2001 – Present 2011 – 2013 2002-2006 2002-2005 LIDIA HUERTA Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois Speech Language Pathologist Assistant – Speech Language Pathologist Provided speech, language, feeding, swallowing therapy services to adults at Warren Barr Pavilion – Rehabilitation Hospital of Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Completed evaluations and therapy services to children between 0-17 years of age with diverse communication disorders. Completed assessments of children referred by the Bureau of Disability Determinations Services of Illinois 1995-2001 EDUCATION Governors State University, University Park, IL MHS in Communication Disorders 2000 Governors State University, University Park, IL BHS in Communication Disorders 1997 Loyola University, Chicago, IL BS in Social Work 1992 Columbia College, Chicago, IL Courses fall under Fine Arts degree 1986-1988 PRESENTATIONS “Mock Therapy Using LPA To Develop Clinical Skills” 2014 American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Orlando, Fl. “What All Early Childhood Educators Should Know About English Language Learners” Guest Speaker at Troy School District 30-C, Plainfield, IL. 2013 “Culturally Responsible/Culturally Relevant Approach to Assessment and Intervention” American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, Atlanta, GA 2012 “Language Development in Bilingual Children: A Culturally Sensitive/Culturally Competent Perspective” Fifteenth Annual Infant Toddler Conference, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL 2012 “What to Do Cuando Un Estudiante es Referido for a Speech Language Evaluation/Que Hacer When a Is Referred para una Evaluacion del Habla?”” Guest Speaker at LaPorte Community School Corporation (LPCSC), LaPorte, IN “Recruitment and Retention of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students in the Field of Speech Language Pathology” Speaker for Retention and Diversity - Student/Faculty Symposium, GSU, University Park, IL “Language Development of Young Children” Family First/Early Start Literacy Program of School District #130, Blue Island, IL “La Importancia del Desarollo del Habla en la Edad Infantil” Ninth Annual Parent Institute Day SPEED S.E.J.A #802, Chicago, Heights, Il 2011 2010 2004 2000 LIDIA HUERTA LANGUAGES English Spanish – speak and read fluently, write with basic competence MEMBERSHIPS, PAST AND PRESENT ACTIVITIES Member Diversity Advisory Council at Governors State University Member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) special interest division on multi-cultural diversity Member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) special interest division on higher education Member of the Latino Achievement Scholarship Committee at Governors State University Co-Advisor of Association of Latino American Students (ALAS) at Governors State University (2009-2012) Member of Illinois Speech Language Hearing Association (ISHA) Advisory Board Member of the Federal Diversity Grant Project with Dr. Sandra Mayfield at Governors State University (2005-2008) Board Member of South Cook County Speech Hearing Language Association (SSHLA) (2003-2005) Mentor for the Latino Center for Excellence Title V Grant at Governors State University Member of the Latino Center of Excellence Title V Grant at Governors State University Selected as the student speaker of the Commencement at Governors State University (2000). Co-chair at the ISHA Conference where Dr. Hortencia Kayswer was presented (2000)