Demelza B Pendarvis is seeking to become a culturally competent and innovative speech-language pathologist. She has a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida and an Associate's degree from Hillsborough Community College. Her volunteer experience includes parent workshops and fundraising events related to speech disorders. She has worked as a teacher's aide and in customer service roles. Her coursework focused on speech, language, and hearing disorders as well as clinical methods. She is a member of the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association and conducts research assisting with an early intervention study.

1. Demelza B Pendarvis
9016 Pebble Creek Drive, Tampa, FL 33647 | 813-454-1819 | demelza@mail.usf.edu
Objective
To learnand growknowledge,skillsandcollaborative methodsnecessarytobecome aculturallycompetent,flexible and
innovative clinician and researcher in the field of speech, language pathology.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
Bachelor of Arts from the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences | May 2017
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders | Concentration: Language, Speech, and Hearing
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Arts Degree | May 2015
Volunteer Experience
“Let’s Talk About Talking” Parent workshop | Layla’s House | 2016
Books, Block, and Balls | Layla’s House | 2016
Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech | NSSHLA | 2016
Trunk-or-Treat USF Audiology | MSCSD | 2016
Pebble Creek Pediatrics | 2007 – 2009
New Tampa YMCA | 2005 – 2006
Work Experience
Teacher Aide & After-School Care Counselor | Family of Christ CDC & Lutheran School | October 2010 – August 2016
 Correspond regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
 Maintain a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
 Engage with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs, including homework tutoring.
Relevant Courses
 IntroductiontoDisordersof Speech&Language
 IntroductiontoLanguage Development&
Disorders
 IntroductiontoSpeechScience
 Anatomy& Physiologyof Speech&Hearing
Mechanism
 IntroductiontoHearingScience
 AppliedPhoneticsin CommunicationDisorders
Course and Lab
 IntroductiontoDisordersof Hearing
 Sociological Aspectsof Aging
 *Neuroanatomy
 *IntroductiontoAudiologicalRehabilitation
 *Clinical Methods/ProfessionalIssuesinCSD
 *ResearchinCommunitySettings
 **Language Science forCSD
 **Introductiontothe Clinical Process
 **IntroductiontoSpeechDisorders
 **AdultCommunicationDisorders
Organizations
 National StudentSpeechLanguage Hearing
Association(NSSHLA) 2016-2017
 MinorityStudentsinCommunicationSciences
and Disorders(MSCSD) 2016-2017
Certification
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE
Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
Research
Story Friends | Dr. Goldstein’s lab | 2016-2017
Research Assistant | assemble andorganize intervention
materials, input weekly data, reliability, and validity
information on Excel and Red Cap, gather protocols for
the assessments, execute intervention 3x weekly,
administer weekly vocabulary mastery monitor
assessments, observe other facilitators, direct listening
centers and intervention, conduct PPVT, IGDI and CELF

2.  Supportthree classroomteachersinimplementinga developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 20
preschoolers.
Administrative Assistant | Strategic Financial Partners | December 2013 – May 2016
 Customer Services such as answering phones and greeting customers.
 File and maintain customer insurance files.
 Photocopying, faxing, mail distribution and data entry.
 Maintain office expense records.
Crew Member | Dunkin Donuts | September 2012 – September 2013
 Maintain high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
 Build loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
 Communicate openly and honestly with management team during each shift to ensure smooth operation.
 Perform all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
Receptionist | Golds Gym | December 2012 – August 2013
 Document all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.
 Greet customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs.
 Accurately log daily shipping and receiving orders.
 Direct calls to appropriate individuals and departments.