SLPA IN A SCHOOL SETTING | A DAY IN THE LIFE

Hi!! Follow me about my day as the school year comes to a close. I show you what an average day of a speech-language pathology assistant looks like in the school setting. Very busy, lots of things to do, and I give an insight on what I love and what I’ve had a difficult time with in the school setting. Enjoy! :)
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[@hannahstanley8201]

This inspired me. I worked as a home health SLPA for nearly two years or so. I had to walk away last year due to some severe health issues. You have reminded me the joy I found in this job field and have inspired me to try and get back out there! Thank you for this awesome video!

[@user-ed8ip4si1m]

I had the hardest time making a decision between OT and SLP. After some thought, I decided SLP. I decided to start watching your videos to get a better idea of what they do, and after watching this, I feel confident now in knowing that I made the right choice. Thank you for sharing what you do, and may I say, you’re excellent at what you do! I hope when I start working, I’m atleast half as good as you are.

[@darlynsanchez6604]

OMG I can't believe I found a channel like this. I love your energy and enthusiasm with the kiddos! I am also new to the field worked in a clinic setting for a couple months but decided to give a school setting a try which I will be starting this upcoming week. Any tips for new school setting SLPA, for what to do the first week, scheduling, collab with teachers and fun activities that are your go to?

[@angelalumia5759]

I love this! Going into SLP and this is really encouraging :)

[@americaperez1306]

I love your enthusiasm!!!! Your kindness only makes the kids want to go to speech time!! ❤️

[@KarinaKurlz]

Thank you!

[@vgh332]

Your videos are so organized!!! I love how you show us samples of your curriculum and therapy goals then you explain afterwards.

[@KarinaKurlz]

Thank you!! This was definitely easier since I had an entire room to myself for some time.

[@jasminecontreras7341]

I’m so glad I found your channel :,) you’re so good with kids! I’m sure all the kids love you and good job for teaching your baby early on everything you learned in school and your career😁

[@samirahartiste9060]

You’re such an awesome speechie!! I was an SLPA in the clinic setting for a year and now I’m transitioning to the school setting which I’m so nervous about!! but this was very reassuring:) thank you

[@KarinaKurlz]

It helps to enjoy the job! I appreciate it ☺️ The school setting is my favorite, but of course there will be pros and cons coming from the clinic setting. Good luck to you! I hope you enjoy it

[@katieiswatching]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! I am a first year teacher interested in transitioning to ring a school SLP and this video is very helpful. :)

[@KarinaKurlz]

Yay! I’m glad I can help! :)

[@yohonnabrewer4343]

This looks like so much fun . I know every job has its cons

[@dars.2165]

Recent SLPA graduate here! May 2021!

[@KarinaKurlz]

Awesome! You’re going to love it!

[@dars.2165]

@@KarinaKurlz thank you! I look forward to watching your other vids!

[@ChugaZeD4K3]

how many years do you have to go to college to become a SLPA?

[@dars.2165]

@@ChugaZeD4K3 in Illinois, almost 2 years...it's 5 semesters total

[@JasminCA93]

Awww he’s so cute 🥹🥹🥹

[@christinetuscano5103]

You are awesome! I am studying to be a speech pathologist and I love these types of vlogs :)

[@KarinaKurlz]

How exciting!

[@veronicasmith2319]

So glad I came across your videos. I got my BA in communicative disorders SLP option, but did not make it in to grad school. Since then I’ve just been working a regular job, and just recently got accepted into a SLPA program! I begin fieldwork hours tomorrow and am so nervous!!! I don’t have any experience whatsoever and the last time I experienced and learned any speech related things was back in undergrad 3 years ago. Any tips?? 😩

[@KarinaKurlz]

How awesome! I’m sure you’re so excited!! You’re gonna do great, I’m sure. If you happen to have any old materials like textbooks or something to brush up on some knowledge, that may help. It’ll all come to you naturally!

[@veronicasmith2319]

@@KarinaKurlz I completed week 1 and begin week 2 tomorrow. Thanks for the tips. :) I am still working on feeling more confident and increasing my positive encouragement to the kids.

[@veronicasmith2319]

Hi, just wanted to update (not that it matters lol) but I completed my SLPA program and will be applying for licensure next month! :)

[@AC-jp1lm]

@@veronicasmith2319 Hey. What program did you do??

[@KarinaKurlz]

@@veronicasmith2319 ahh!! Big congratulations to you! Do you feel more confident?!

[@vanessarussell3493]

Love your videos

[@KarinaKurlz]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching :)

[@cestlabrie]

Hi, do you have a video about the cons of slp? Would be really great if you did!:)

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I do actually! It’s titled “Speech Language Pathology Assistant - PROS AND CONS” I hope you find it helpful!

[@nikielardo7035]

Thank you for posting such informative videos! Are you hired directly by the school or do you work for a staffing agency and received a school placement through them?

[@mandypasquale2904]

Hello! I love your videos, I was just wondering how does training work? And do you work alongside the SLP? I’m going to be applying for SLPA position after undergrad and was wondering what the process is like :)

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi, thank you! :) My school district actually didn’t offer training in regards to speech therapy. I received training on general guidelines and responsibilities, but in early intervention I received weeks of training. So it varies depending on the setting! I do work under an SLP, but I don’t work alongside the SLP. The direct therapy with the kids is provided by me, and the SLP is required to observe directly and indirectly for a certain number of hours.

[@jacquelynbaldeongaro1535]

@@KarinaKurlz so are you an SLP assistant then?

[@KarinaKurlz]

@@jacquelynbaldeongaro1535 yes!

[@jesusloves3130]

Hey im so happy i found this channel... How many kids do you usually work with at a time?

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I usually work with 3-4 kids in a group

[@lisaanndominguez]

👏👏👏👏

[@abic5468]

Can you make a video on redirecting difficult behaviors.

[@KarinaKurlz]

I can, thanks for the idea!

[@emilyreyna2154]

Hi Karina! I love watching your videos! I have a question. Do you think it would be very difficult to go through speech pathology as undergrad while I have a new born? I really want to know if it was a really difficult major. Thank you.

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi Emily! I suggest you really research what schools offer this program, because some schools may be flexible and offer it online, which may be the better option. After having a baby myself, I do think school would be difficult but not impossible!!

[@marquiadavis2921]

Hi I have a question. I’m looking into getting into this career field and I’ve been looking at jobs that says that you need a bachelors degree is that true or can I just get my SPLA certificate from a university.

[@KarinaKurlz]

It depends on what setting you’d like to work in! I personally have my bachelors, and it helps for those cases where the job requires it. There’s also a lot of jobs that require at least 2 years, so a certificate will get you the job, but I guess the bachelors degree opens more options.

[@danielahurtado-rivera5381]

Can you work if you get a certificate and work on your bachelors at the same time ?

[@fabiolagonzalezmorales4176]

Hi I am from PR and soon I’m going to move to FL where did you buy your t-shirt.

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I got it online through Etsy!

[@SuccessisTheGoal]

Hi! I saw you during the live feed yesterday and wanted to stop by and show my support and appreciation as a fellow KZbinr who loves the advice, tips, and community building that Sean provides us. Take a peek at my work and see if it can help what you do. I hope to see more of your work and passion online soon!

[@sierrachiasson1780]

So, what exactly do you do different from SLP’s?

[@KarinaKurlz]

I don’t evaluate students or write reports, I don’t attend ARD meetings, and I don’t create the goals for students

[@BALISTICxSHANK]

How do you take data and give therapy so well!? I feel like I’m going to struggle with that multitasking

[@KarinaKurlz]

It comes with practice! My first year I set up index cards with the students’ name and their goals in front of them so I could get familiar with their goals. I also prep their data sheets immediately at the start of the session so it’s all in front of me while they begin any activity.

[@BALISTICxSHANK]

@@KarinaKurlz thank you for your tips!! ☺️

[@kristelvasquez5694]

I just found your videos and I’m so glad i did! I am currently a home health based slpa and am curious to see how the school setting would be! How does it work with being supervised?? Does your supervisor have to watch your sessions in person or does she tune in on videochat?😬😬

[@KarinaKurlz]

Yay! I personally like the school setting so much more. I plan out the observations for the year with my supervisor! We usually set a day and time that works for us both in-person.

[@briannadames6248]

Hi!! Can you send a picture of your SLPA notes?

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi there! Unfortunately I can only so much to protect the privacy of the students, but I’ll try to show a blank data sheet in my videos soon & discuss how I take notes!

[@lisaanndominguez]

😍🥰😍😘🥰

[@josephkurien2349]

Hello.. Im an SLP from India.. Now I got a job in US so what exam should I need to get the license and Can I write it in India itself?

[@KarinaKurlz]

It may vary depending on the state, but to be an SLP-Assistant in Texas you need to take a Jurisprudence exam and have all the required hours for observation and clinical experience.

[@josephkurien2349]

@@KarinaKurlz is it necessary to have a masters when im coming from india or bachelors is enough for praxis exam

[@kylahinks2618]

Hi I am a high school senior currently so I am not familiar with a lot about this, but I was wondering does every slp start as an slpa or is this a different job chosen seperatley and how diffucult is the schooling for you or on a broad spectrum?

[@KarinaKurlz]

Not every SLP has to start off as an SLP-assistant. You can choose to get a bachelors degree and go straight to a masters degree, choose to work as an SLPA for experience, or just stay as an SLPA with a bachelors degree. School for me, personally, was a little difficult for a variety of reasons. I had to re-take specific courses both related and not related to my major.

[@sierrachiasson1780]

@@KarinaKurlz I’m a senior at LSU in COMD and I relate to this!! I’m glad I came across your profile. I plan on just being an SLPA after graduation because school is harder for me as well.

[@alexbella99]

Do you still get paid during the summer when you have time off ?

[@KarinaKurlz]

I do!

[@roxyrom]

Hello! What’s is the average salary of a SLPA? Thank you!

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! In Texas I’d say $40-$50K is average for a 1st year SLPA

[@Vanessa-vo5rb]

Do Assistants have to be supervised? Or do they work independently

[@KarinaKurlz]

You have to be supervised by an SLP to obtain a license, however the setting you choose will likely allow you to work on your own. You still have to meet supervising hours every week!

[@rachelosborne4578]

What are the hours like? Is it flexible?

[@KarinaKurlz]

It all depends on the setting! Working in a school setting requires you to provide services by minutes based on a student’s IEP. So depending on the number of kids you see per day/ the number of schools you’re assigned to, it’s typically 7:30 am-3:30 pm

[@Musihoodie]

How do I become a speech language pathologist assistant can I get trained on the job or do I need a degree?

[@KarinaKurlz]

There’s a certain amount of observation hours, clinical hours, and coursework to complete. Usually this can be done in a 2 or 4 year program!

[@Musihoodie]

@@KarinaKurlz Thank you!

[@veronicapark9862]

Is it hard for Indians to get a job there as a speech language pathologist ?? Have you seen any Indian slps working there?? please reply 🥺 Thank you ❤️

[@KarinaKurlz]

Hi! I don’t think it would be difficult to work as a speech language pathologist! The area I work in is predominantly Black and/or Hispanic SLPs. Most workplaces are looking to see that you have your credentials, which most of the time is your CCCs.

[@lisaanndominguez]

👏👏👏👏