Honor Society® member
Paula Velasquez Pineda
- University of Houston
- communication sciences and disorders
- Class of 2027
- Houston, TX
Member since December 2025
About
I am a junior at the University of Houston majoring in Communication Disorders (BA) with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. As a first-generation Colombian immigrant student, I am pursuing a career in Speech-Language Pathology with a strong passion for working with children and supporting their families. I am bilingual in Spanish and English, currently learning ASL, and committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive speech services. Through volunteering and professional involvement, I strive to use my education to make a meaningful impact in diverse communities.
Education
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university of houston
communication sciences and disorders
2025 – Present
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Lone Star college
associates degree
2023 – 2025
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Complete a BA in Communication Disorders, gain clinical experience as an SLPA or in a speech therapy setting, earn a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and become a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist serving pediatric populations.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a focus on pediatric speech and language disorders, bilingual service delivery, and family-centered intervention.
Experience
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swim instructor
Houston Swim Club Cypress
Oct 2025 – Jan 2026
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teaching assistant
Primrose Daycare
Jan 2025 – Jun 2025
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swim instructor
Houston Swim Club Cypress
Jul 2023 – Dec 2024
Volunteering
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helping set up and assist in an event "walk for apraxia"
The Parish School
Oct 2025
Languages
- Spanish Advanced
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