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J​ ason Robert Bergancia​ M.A., CCC-SLP First Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services, Inc. 4193 Flat Rock Drive Suite #200 Unit 209 Riverside, CA 619-807-4336 [email protected]

ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS

2006 Master of Arts in Education: Concentration in Speech-Language Pathology S​ an Jose State University San Jose, CA

2004 Bachelor of Science in Education: Concentration in Speech & Language Disabilities State University of New York College at Fredonia, NY

2003 Semester at Sea: Study Abroad Summer Program University of Pittsburgh, PA • 9 credits fulfilling common core education standards. • Traveled to eight port-of calls on a ship-set course around the Pacific Rim undertaking university-level courses to connect, learn and immerse in a cultural exchange among the people of the following port of calls: Alaska, Russia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Hawaii.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

7/2019 -Present First Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services, Inc. CEO - Private Practice Company, ​Riverside, CA Clinical Population: ​ birth - 99+; providing speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding/swallowing and myofunctional therapy.

8/2018- Present Education Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Multiple School sites, ​Riverside CA Clinical Population:​ Pre-k thru 12th grade; regular education to complex needs; Autism, Learning disabilities,Intellectual Disabilities, Genetic Syndromes and Cerebral Palsy.

10/2018- Present Acute Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN Riverside Community Hospital, ​Riverside CA Clinical Population:​ 0-99; Medically fragile newborns; cerebral vascular accident; traumatic brain injury; neurodegenerative diseases; respiratory compromise.

1/2018- 6/2018 Education Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Valencia Elementary School, U​ pland CA Clinical Population:​ Pre-k thru 12th grade; regular education to complex needs; Autism, Learning disabilities, Rett Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Genetic Syndromes and Cerebral Palsy.

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1/2016 - 3/2017 Education Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Meridian Elementary, Hillsdale MS & Cajon Valley MS, ​ San Diego, CA • Clinical Population:​ Pre-k thru 12th grade; regular education to complex needs; Autism, Learning disabilities, Rett Syndrome, Intellectual Disabilities, Genetic Syndromes and Cerebral Palsy.

7/2015 - 10/2015 Acute Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Wahiawa General Hospital, ​Wahiawa, Oahu, HI • Clinical Population:​ Adults 40+; Stroke, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury. • Diagnosed swallowing disorders using videofluoroscopy and FEES.

7/2014 -​ ​4/2015 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Presbyterian Nursing Home, ​Utica, NY • Clinical Population:​ Adults 40++; Stroke, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury.

4/2014 - 6/2014 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, ​Rising Sun, Maryland • Clinical Population:​ Adults 40+; Stroke, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury.

1/2012- 4/2014 Early intervention Speech/Feeding & Swallowing Speech-Language Pathologist Ministry of Education Midcentral District Health Board ​Palmerston North, New Zealand • Clinical Population:​ birth-18 years; Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury and Cerebral Palsy. • Co-developed a clinical diagnostic pathway for children suspected of having autism, or other developmental delays. • Developed and led feeding clinic workshops children who exhibited picky/fussy eating behaviors. • Provided feeding/speech-language consultation to children in public schools. • Supervised student interns and new graduates entering into the role of pediatric feeding and swallowing therapist.

9/2011 - 12/2011 Long Term Acute (LTAC) Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Kindred of South Philadelphia, ​Philadelphia, PA • Clinical Population:​ Adults 18+; Trach and Ventilator Dependent patients • Performed Blue-Dye Studies to screen for aspiration and determine if further instrumental investigations were needed.

6/2011 - 9/2011 Acute Speech-Language Pathologist - Contract Hilo Medical Center H​ ilo, Hilo, Big Island , HI • Clinical Population:​ Adults 40+; Stroke, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury. • Diagnosed swallowing disorders using videofluoroscopy (VFSS).

10/2010 - 6/2011 Long Term Acute (LTAC) Speech-Language Pathologist: Permanent Vibra Hospital of San Diego, S​ an Diego CA • Clinical Population:​ Adults 40+; Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trach and Ventilator Dependent patients. • Diagnosed swallowing disorders using videofluoroscopy (VFSS).

9/2006 - 5/2011 Education Speech-Language Pathologist: Permanent The Winston School, S​ an Diego, CA • Clinical Population:​ ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, hyperlexia, autism

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5/2009 - 5/2011 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech-Language Pathologist:​ ​Permanent Sundance Rehabilitation, ​San Diego, CA • Clinical Population:​ Adults 55+; Stroke, Dementia, Geriatrics,

8/2006 - 4/2009 Speech-Language Pathologist - Home-Health Coordinator: Permanent San Diego County Speech Pathology Inc, ​San Diego, CA • Clinical Population:​ 2- 98 years of age; elementary thru secondary students; developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS

11/2018 Speech-Language Pathologist - Volunteer Cleft Lip and Palate Mission “TESS Unlimited”​: ​ ​Antigua, Guatemala • Clinical Population:​ Children 10-21 years; Cleft lip and/or palate. • Provided intensive one week speech therapy services for children status post cleft lip and palate repair.

3/2017 - 12/2017 Speech-Language Pathologist - U.S. Peace Corps Response Volunteer University of Santo Tomas & Stepping Stone Foundation: Manila, Philippines • Clinical Populations: ​Children 3-18; Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. • Served as a Speech-Language Pathologist for eight months; first two months at the University of Santo Tomas (UST); six months at the Center of Excellence in Special Education “Stepping Stones” Foundation. • Developed graduate level course titled: Language-Literacy Disabilities in School-aged to Adolescents. • Developed a sustainable speech-language therapy program/clinic for a non-profit organization (Stepping Stones Foundation) • Organized fundraising events to purchase materials & resources for speech pathology department. • Clinically supervised and mentored 5th year UST SLP interns who rotated through Stepping Stones foundation during their clinical rotations. • Invited guest lecturer; Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders.

3/2016 - 8/2016 Speech-Language Pathologist - Volunteer OIC: The Cambodia Project​: Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Clinical Populations:​ Elementary School K-5 Students; developmental and learning disabilities. • Provided six weeks of volunteer speech-language therapy services to OIC: The Cambodia Project to help bring the profession of speech language pathology to Cambodia. • Co-developed a private speech therapy clinic in Phnom Penh • Provided training to local Cambodian Special Education teachers in classroom strategies to improve performance outcomes for children with language-learning disabilities. • Co-developed teacher training seminars about principles and strategies of inclusion for people with disabilities.

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11/2015 - 12/2015 Speech-Language Pathologist - Volunteer Cleft Lip and Palate Mission “TESS Unlimited”​:​ A​ ntigua, Guatemala • Clinical Population:​ Children 10-21 years; Cleft lip and/or palate. • Provided intensive two week speech therapy improving articulation skills for children presenting with craniofacial anomalies.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

9/2004 - 5/2006 Autism Instructional Aide The Morgan Center: ​ Santa Clara, CA • Clinical Population:​ 5-21 years old; Autism Spectrum Disorder

10/2004 - 5/2006 Supported Living Companion Hope Services Incorporated: ​San Jose, CA • Clinical Population:​ 18-21 years old; Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury

9/2002 - 6/2004 Rehabilitation Health Aide ASPIRE of Western New York:​ Jamestown, NY • Clinical Population:​ 18-21 years old; Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury

6/2002 - 6/2002 Residential Service Coordinator L​ ong Island Head Injury Association: ​Long Island, NY • Clinical Population:​ Adults 18-55; acquired brain injuries

1/2000 - 6/2000 Special Education High School Internship The Summit School: ​Flushing New York • Clinical Population:​ Elementary School K-5 Students; Autism

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

8/2011 - 11/2011 Aphasia Laboratory, University of California San Diego • Research dissertation by Anne-Marie Piper, PhD candidate, 2011 in Cognitive Psychology. • Assisted in collecting data over the course of three months using assistive technology, such as a recordable pen to study its efficacy in facilitating language improvements for individuals presenting with aphasia.

PRESENTATIONS & LECTURES TAUGHT

2017 University of Santo Tomas​ ​Manila, Philippines Guest Lecturer: 3 hour course Topic: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: An Introduction

2014 Plunket Nurse New Zealand​ F​ eilding, New Zealand Inservice/Workshop: 2 hour Topic: Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

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2013 Casa de Las Campanas Retirement Community​,​ R​ ancho Bernardo, CA. Wellness Presentation: 1 hour Topic: “Brain Aerobics” Cognitive-based exercises to support memory, attention and processing speed

2006 Saint Louise Medical Hospital ​ G​ ilroy, CA. Professional Inservice; 2 hours Topic: Gastroesophageal and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP & ​ ​MANAGEMENT

2017 Clinical Supervisor Center of Excellence in Special Education “Stepping Stone” Foundation: Manila, Philippines Population: School aged: 5:0-10:0 years of age

2014 Clinical Supervisor Palmerston North Hospital: Palmerston North, New Zealand Population: Birth to 18 years of age; developmental disabilities

2011 - 2015 American Speech & Hearing Association STEP Mentor Program Nine month mentorship program for graduate students of CSD programs.

2011 Clinical-Fellow Year (CFY) Supervisor Sundance Rehabilitation: San Diego, CA Population: Adults 55+; acquired brain injuries, dementia and geriatrics

CONTINUING EDUCATION AWARDS

2020 ASHA Award Recipient for Continuing Education (ACE) 2016 ASHA Award Recipient for Continuing Education (ACE) 2013 ASHA Award Recipient for Continuing Education (ACE) 2010 ASHA Award Recipient for Continuing Education (ACE) • Awarded to individuals who undertake 70+ hours of advanced certification and training in speech-language pathology within a three year interval period.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

2020 Myofunctional Oral-Facial Myology trained • Presented by Kristie Gatto M.A., CCC-SLP

2018 Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP): C​ ertified • Presented by Bonnie Harris Ph.D., CCC-SLP

2017 Oral Placement Therapy: P​ reliminary Certification • Presented by Susan Rosenfeld-Johnson M.A., CCC-SLP

2017 Hanen Program: More than Words, C​ ertified Bergancia, J.R. 6

• Presented by Lisa Drake, M.A., CCC-SLP

2016 DIR Floortime 101: Introduction: ​Preliminary Certification • Presented by Jeffrey Guenzel, M.A., LPC

2016 PROMPT for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets,​ C​ ertified • Presented by Alice Stroutsos M.A., CCC-SLP

2015 Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), ​Certified • Presented by Susan L. Langmore Ph.D., CCC-SLP

2014 Beckman Oral Motor Intervention, ​Certified​: refresher course: Lab Aide • Presented by Debra Beckman, M.A., CCC-SLP

2011 Systematic Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to Feeding, C​ ertified • Presented by Erin Ross, PhD., CCC-SLP & Kay Toomey, PhD.

2010 Interactive Metronome C​ ertified • Presented by Interactive Metronome Staff

2010 Compton P-ESL ​Certified • Presented by Joe Miller M.S., CCC-SLP

2010 Myofascial Release for Dysphagia ​Certified • Presented by John Kelly MPT

2009 Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) ​Certified • Presented by Lorraine Ramig PhD., CCC-SLP

2008 Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension, ​Certified • Presented by: Nanci Bell developer of Visualizing and Verbalizing program

2007 NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (Vitalstim), ​Certified • Presented by Marcy Freed M.A., CCC-SLP

AFFILIATIONS/​ M​ EMBERSHIPS

2007 - present • A​ merican Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

2011 - present • N​ ew Zealand Speech Therapy Association (NZSTA)

ACTIVE STATE LICENSURES

• ​California Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology • New York Board of Speech Pathology

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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES

2014 - present Spanish-Language ​(Latin American) • Proficiency level:​ Intermediate in speaking and comprehending in conversation. • Methods of Instruction​: Ongoing weekly one-on-one class sessions via Skype with a native speaker from Antigua, Guatemala.

2015 - present Filipino-Language ​(Tagalog) • Proficiency level:​ Advanced beginner in speaking and understanding in conversation. • Methods of Instruction​: Home language; full immersion for eight months in the Philippines.

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

03/2017 Los Angeles Marathon :​ Charity Fundraiser • Train 4 Autism ​located in Norwalk, Los Angeles: a non-profit organization raising awareness and education for people touched with autism. • Fundraised ​ $500.00 for resource and education development • Completed 26.2 miles (21 km) in 3:57 hours

10/2017 Nutrilite Health Run​: Charity Fundraiser • Stepping Stone Foundation​ located in Manila, Philippines: a non-profit organization providing special education and auxiliary services: PT, OT and SLP services. • Fundraised ​ $1,000+ to purchase resources and materials for SLP clinic. • Completed 13.1 miles (21 km) in 1:57 hours

12/2016 Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek • An exhilarating and life-changing 14 day trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp- challenging trekkers physically, mentally and spiritually. • Base Camp 1 Summit Height: 17,600 ft (5,380 m)

8/2016 Angkor Wat Half Marathon​: Charity Fundraiser • OIC Cambodia ​ located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: a non-profit organization with a mission to bring the profession of speech-language pathology into the country. • Fundraised:​ $1,000+ over the duration of two months for purchasing therapy resources for start-up speech therapy clinic in Phnom Penh. • Completed 13.1 (21 km) in 1:47 hours

11/2015 New York City Marathon​: Charity Fundraiser • TESS Unlimited​ located in Antigua, Guatemala: a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of people with cleft lip and/or palate to receive reconstructive surgery and speech therapy • Fundraised ​ $1,000+ to purchase special feeding bottles (Haberman bottles) for infants born with cleft lip/palate. • Completed 21 miles (42 km) in 3:57 hours

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2/2011 Contestant Winner on the “Price is Right” National Game Show • Aired on National Television March 25th, 2011 • Showcase prize: “Let’s Go Cook Italian”: All expense paid trip to Florence, Italy staying at an Olive oil resort learning how to cook classic and delicious Italian dishes, September 2012.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

2018- present Real Friends - Special Needs Ministry Sandals Church ​ Riverside, CA • Provide Sunday school services to children and adolescents aged 4-18 presenting with mild-severe physical and cognitive disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and other developmental delays.

2009 - 2017 Miracle 139 - Special Needs Ministry The Rock Church​ San Diego, CA • Provide Sunday school services to children and adolescents aged 4-18 presenting with mild-severe physical and cognitive disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder and other developmental delays.

2015 Kitchen Assistance Utica Rescue Mission ​ ​Utica, NY • Volunteer program preparing and serving two course meals to recovering patients undergoing drug rehabilitation.

2015 Plastic Bottle School Project Hug it Forward Foundation ​ ​Antigua, Guatemala • Helped an underprivileged community in Guatemala build a school using plastic bottles by stuffing inorganic material, such as plastic bags inside to be used as the supporting material to create the walls of the schools.

2013 English Language Tutor for Refugee Families English Language Partners​, Palmerston North, New Zealand • Provided one-on-one English tutoring one-two hours per week.

2009 Tijuana House Building Mission North Coast Church​, Oceanside, CA • Helped an underprivileged community in Tijuana build homes for indigent families.