Yamilet Ferrufino
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated graduate clinician in Speech-Language Pathology with clinical experience across school-based, university clinic, and acute care rehabilitation settings. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, data collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration for pediatric and adult populations. Strong background in Autism Spectrum Disorder, AAC, language disorders, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia. Bilingual in English and Spanish with a commitment to culturally responsive, person-centered care. Seeking a Clinical Fellowship placement in an evidence-based, supportive setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant — Reading Department
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
- Managed scheduling and administrative coordination within the Reading Department.
- Supported ESU for Kids program planning and operations.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Mission Autism Clinics
Bloomsburg
05.2023 - Current
- Provided direct one-on-one behavioral intervention targeting communication, social, and adaptive skills.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision.
- Collected session data and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers.
Intern
Lehigh Valley Health Network -Acute Care Rehabilitation
Allentown, PA
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Evaluated and treated adults recovering from injury, illness, surgery, and chronic neurological conditions.
- Addressed speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders secondary to medical diagnoses.
- Administered standardized and non-standardized assessments of communication and swallowing function.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to improve functional communication and safe swallowing.
- Provided patient and caregiver education to promote carryover of therapeutic strategies.
- Completed evaluations, daily treatment documentation, and progress notes in accordance with ethical and clinical standards.
Intern
Fountain Hill Elementary School
Bethlehem, PA
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided speech-language services to children (K–5) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, fluency disorders, and speech sound disorders.
- Implemented individual, small-group, and classroom-based therapy targeting expressive and receptive language, articulation, AAC use, social communication, and functional communication skills.
- Utilized visual supports, structured routines, AAC systems, and behavior support strategies to increase student engagement and participation.
- Collected and analyzed data to monitor progress toward IEP goals and treatment objectives.
- Participated in IEP meetings, contributing to goal development and progress reporting.
- Collaborated with special education teachers, behavioral staff, occupational therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to support student success.
Graduate Intern
East Stroudsburg University Speech & Hearing Clinic
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed weekly lesson plans in collaboration with clinical educators and peers to provide evidence-based therapy in articulation, social communication/behavior, expressive and receptive language, cognitive-communication, and AAC.
- Collected baseline data prior to therapy initiation and continued data collection throughout treatment to monitor client progress.
- Utilized session data to complete SOAP notes to document progress and guide future therapy planning.
- Collaborated with peers to develop progress reports outlining client progress and treatment recommendations for clinical educators and caregivers/health proxies.
- Created individualized therapy materials to ensure sessions were engaging, functional, and treatment-focused.
- Evaluated pediatric clients using standardized assessment tools including the PLS-5 and GFTA-3 to support diagnostic decision-making and therapy planning.
Food Service / Dietary Worker
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared meals following diet orders and medical nutrition guidelines.
- Demonstrated experience with modified textures and IDDSI diet levels.
- Followed infection control and hospital dietary protocols.
Education
M.S. - Communication Sciences & Disorders
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology & Audiology
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA05.2024
Skills
- Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Advanced Proficiency)
- Clinical Skills: Assessment, treatment planning, AAC implementation, IEP documentation, data collection, interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certified
- FBI Fingerprinting
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Criminal Background Check
- § HIPAA compliance
LANGUAGE & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Languages: English (Native), Spanish Profient
Professional Working
Timeline
Intern
Fountain Hill Elementary School
01.2026 - 03.2026
Intern
Lehigh Valley Health Network -Acute Care Rehabilitation
04.2025 - 06.2026
Graduate Intern
East Stroudsburg University Speech & Hearing Clinic
02.2025 - 11.2025
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Mission Autism Clinics
05.2023 - Current
Food Service / Dietary Worker
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2022 - 10.2023
Graduate Assistant — Reading Department
East Stroudsburg University
M.S. - Communication Sciences & Disorders
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology & Audiology
Bloomsburg University
RELEVANT GRADUATE COURSEWORK
Speech Sound Disorders, Language Disorders in Children & Adults, Autism Communication, AAC, Fluency Disorders, Dysphagia & Pediatric Dysphagia, Motor Speech Disorders, Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Voice Disorders, Clinical Audiology, Caseload & Program Management