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Maria Materan

 (971) 517-2131  [email protected]


ACADEMIC HISTORY
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Exp. Aug 2024
Master of Arts: Speech-Language Pathology
GPA 4.0

University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio May 2022


Bachelor of Science: Speech-Language Pathology
Minor: Psychology
GPA 3.9 – Magna Cum Laude

CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Heritagespring – Skilled Nursing Facility Exp. Summer 2024
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Aug 2023 – Present
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
 Conducting standardized language and social communication assessments for children with suspected
developmental disabilities and assisting in the administration and scoring of standardized evaluations for ASD
and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.
 Documenting assessment results, clinical observations, and recommendations following evaluations and
participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss assessment findings and develop family-centered
approaches.

Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies Aug 2023 – Present


 Working alongside a certified speech-language pathologist to diagnose and treat speech and language disorders
in school-aged children by providing direct therapy services to students with speech and language disorders,
addressing articulation, language, fluency, and pragmatic skills.
 Conducting and participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to discuss students' progress
and goals.

Understanding Speech Private Practice May 2023 – July 2023


 Provided evidence-based therapy interventions targeting articulation, phonology, and pragmatics.
 Administered standardized assessments and conducted throughout evaluations to monitor progress and adjust
treatment goals.
 Utilized augmentative and alternative communication strategies in therapy and implemented innovative therapy
techniques to enhance communication skills and foster functional independence.

HeadStart – LLC (Life Learning Experience) Preschool Aug 2022 – May


2023
 Conducted individualized treatment to support children with ASD, developmental delays, phonological
disorders, and other communication challenges and adapted therapy sessions to meet the unique needs and
learning styles of each child.
 Collaborated with schools and educational teams to facilitate carryover of therapy goals into academic settings.

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC) Aug 2022– Dec 2022
 Conducted comprehensive group treatment for adults ages 20-50 with Down syndrome and selective mutism.
 Demonstrated empathy and effective communication skills in interactions with patients and their families.

LANGUAGES SKILLS
Spanish, Native – Bilingual
Maria Materan
 (971) 517-2131  [email protected]
English, Professional Proficiency – Bilingual

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Trainee
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Aug 2023 – Present
 Undergoing 300 hours of coursework focused on interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership development, cultural
humility, community outreach, and family-centered care as it relates to the assessment and treatment of
developmental disabilities.
 Participating in an interdisciplinary team to conduct semester-long case studies on children with suspected
developmental disabilities.
 Completing 15 hours of community service to serve children and families with developmental disabilities.
 Representing the University of Cincinnati graduate program in the discipline of speech-language pathology.

The University of Toledo


National Speech Student Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Oct 2021– May 2022
Diversity Committee
 Provided an advisory role, integrated activities, and ensured accountability on diversity and inclusion and,
promoted social equality through the University of Toledo students and staff.

CERTIFICATIONS
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Training May
2023
Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp) April 2023
CPR and AED Certification, American Red Cross April 2023

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES – Masters Project


Exploring Sensory Processing Outcomes of Preschoolers with Prenatal Opioid Exposure Sep 2023 – Present

PRESENTATIONS
Poster Presentation – Ohio Maternal and Child Health Joint Poster Session Exp. April 2024
Stuttering and Bilingualism: An Advocacy Community Project Exp. April 2024

HONORS & AWARDS


Communication Science Disorders Leadership Scholarship Feb 2024 – Present
 Awarded to one second-year graduate student with leadership skills nominated by their faculty.
 Students must be nominated by their academic faculty.
Communication Science Disorders – Graduate Scholarship April 2023 – Present
 Awarded to Speech-Language Pathology graduate students with academic excellence.
 Students must have shown success in graduate school and within their profession.
Albert C. Yates Fellowship Program Aug 2022 – Present
 Awarded to twenty-five students with high potential for academic success who are enrolled in graduate and/or
doctoral programs at the University of Cincinnati.
 Students must be nominated by their academic director.
Gregory Paul Jacoby Scholarship Fund for Speech-Language Pathology Students Jan 2023
 Awarded to one graduate Speech-Language Pathology student to support academic success.
The University of Toledo President’s List Honoree May 2020 – May 2022
 Recognizes the top 1% of undergraduate students in each academic division.

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