Krystal Machado Pinto

Facilitated early English language acquisition and phonological development in a preschool classroom, delivering evidence-based instruction for a diverse group of students. Designed daily lesson plans and supported neuro-inclusive practices through social-emotional regulation and proactive behavior strategies.

Delivered 100+ hours of direct language and articulation instruction to K–3 students in Title 1 public school settings, providing individual and small-group support. Targeted reading comprehension, written expression, and oral communication for bilingual learners and students with speech delays.

Built communication skills with families to support early intervention planning. Served as SLPA club president while coordinating engagement related to early intervention needs.

Planned and delivered an age-appropriate K–3 summer camp curriculum, leading a classroom of fifteen students through weekly programming. Developed creative, student-interest-aligned lesson plans and received a most creative curriculum award.

Activities and societies: Completed 200 indirect clinical hours using language diagnostic tools and creating personalized learning strategies; 4.0 GPA noted.

Completed an Associate in Applied Science through the SLPA program at Caldwell Community College (2024–2026). Completed 200 indirect clinical hours evaluating language diagnostic tools and creating personalized learning strategies.

Activities and societies: Supported ELLs and students with speech delays; targeted reading comprehension, written expression, and oral communication tailored to learners’ developmental levels.

Earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of South Florida (2019–2021). Conducted individual and small-group bilingual (Spanish/English) language sessions to support English Language Learners and students with speech delays.

Activities and societies: Delivered 100+ hours of instruction (K–3), Title 1 settings; supported language and articulation with individualized and small-group sessions.

Completed a TEFL certification with a foreign language teaching internship through Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools in early 2026, delivering 100+ hours of direct language and articulation instruction to K–3 Title 1 students. Provided individual and small-group instruction focused on English language development and related speech needs.