Genesis D. Arizmendi, M.S.

, CCC-SLP
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
University of Arizona
P.O. Box 210071 - Tucson, AZ 85721
genesis@email.arizona.edu | (520) 460-8399

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Minor: Cognitive Science
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Advisor: Mary Alt, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
Minor Advisor: LouAnn Gerken, Ph.D.
Specializations: Language Acquisition, Bilingualism, and Cognition

2014 present
Anticipated 2018

M.S., Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Minor: Audiology
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

2011 - 2013

B.S., Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Minors: Spanish and Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

2007 - 2011

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
L4 Lab, Dr. Mary Alt, PhD., CCC-SLP
2010 - Present
University of Arizona, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Project Involvement:
o Word learning: The Effects of Visual and Auditory Input
o Factors that influence word learning in bilingual children
o Using technology to assess numeracy deficits in children with language challenges
Project Coordinator
o Issues with Translation
o Learning Theory Based Intervention for Late-Talking Toddlers
o Profiles of Working Memory and Word Learning for Educational Research
Plante Lab, Dr. Elena Plante, PhD., CCC-SLP
2013 Present
University of Arizona, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Project Involvement:
o Conversational Recast Intervention for Preschoolers with Specific Language
Impairment
Bilingual Phonology Lab, Dr. Leah Fabiano-Smith, PhD., CCC-SLP
2010 2011
University of Arizona, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Project Involvement:
o Acquisition of the Stop-Spirant Alternation in Bilingual Spanish-English Speaking
Children

PUBLICATIONS (peer-reviewed)
Arizmendi, G.D., Alt, M., Colina, S. (in preparation). Using a functional-componential approach to
evaluate differences between verbal and written translations.
Arizmendi, G.D., Alt, M., Gray, S., Hogan, T., Green, S., Cowan, N. (in preparation). Executive
function in bilingual children.
Alt, M., Arizmendi, G.D., Gray, S., Hogan, T., Green, S. Cowan, N. (in preparation). Word learning by
children with typical and bilingual language development.
Alt, M., Arizmendi, G.D., DiLallo, J.N. (2016). The role of socioeconomic status in the narrative story
retells of school-aged English language learners. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools.
Alt, M., Arizmendi, G.D., & Beal, C. (2014). The relationship between mathematics and language:
Academic implications for children with Specific Language Impairment and English Language Learners.
Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 45(3), 220-233.
Alt, M., Meyers, C., Oglivie, T., Nicholas, K., & Arizmendi, G. (2014). Cross-situational statisticallybased word learning intervention for late-talking toddlers. Journal of Communication Disorders, 52, 207220.
Alt, M., Arizmendi, G.D., Beal, C., & Hurtado, J.S. (2013). The effect of test translation on the
performance of second grade English learners on the Keymath-3. Psychology in the Schools, 50, 27-36.

ABSTRACTS and PRESENTATIONS

Arizmendi, G.D. (2016, November). Development of a Functional Translation Task to Uncover
Language Proficiency in Bilinguals. Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Colloquium, University of
Arizona, Tucson, AZ.
Arizmendi, G.D., Alt, M., Gray, S., Hogan, T., Green, S., & Cowan, N. (2015, June). Word Learning in
Spanish-English Bilingual Children. Poster to be presented at the thirty-sixth Annual Symposium on
Research in Child Language Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Meyers, C., Plante, E., Nicholas, K., Dailey, N., Aguilar, J., Arizmendi, G.D., Oglivie, T., & Vance, B.
(2014, June). Attention orienting or consolidation? Optimizing the use of an auditory stimulation phase
for treatment of morpheme errors. Poster presented at the Symposium on Research in Child Language
Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Alt, M., Oglivie, T., Meyers, C., & Arizmendi, G.D. (2013, June). Learning-Theory-Based Intervention
for Late-Talking Toddlers. Poster presented at the Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Alt, M., and Arizmendi, G. D. (2012, June). The math skills of children with specific language
impairment: Insight into the disorder. Poster presented at the Symposium on Research in Child Language
Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Arizmendi, G.D., Hurtado, J.S., and Alt, M. (2011, June). Test Translation: The Effect on Test Scores for

English Language Learners. Poster presented at the Symposium on Research in Child Language
Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.

HONORS AND AWARDS

University of Arizona Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Travel
Grant
Lessons for Success Mentee, American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association
Galileo Circle Scholar, University of Arizona
Outstanding Research in Cognitive Science Award, University of Arizona
STAR NIH Travel Award, Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
NIH/NIDCD Diversity Supplement Award for Working Memory and Word Learning in
Children with Typical Development and Language Impairment (1R01DC010784)
National Institutes of Health-Initiatives to Maximize Student Diversity (IMSD) Scholars
Program
National Institutes of Health T-32 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award
Graduate Access Fellowship, University of Arizona
Deans List
Academic Distinction
Deans List with Distinction
Wayland Educational Foundation Scholarship
Hamlin Peterson Cox Scholarship
Academic Competitiveness Grant
Wildcat Excellence Scholarship
Wilma T. Rose Memorial Scholarship

2016, 2011
2016
2016, 2015
2015
2015, 2012
2011
2014
2012
2012
2011
2008 - 2011
2008 - 2011
2009 - 2010
2008 2011
2007 - 2008
2007 - 2009
2007 - 2011
2007 - 2008

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

November 2014 Present

Carondelet Health Network, Holy Cross Hospital, Nogales, AZ
Provide speech and language evaluation and intervention to pediatric populations in outpatient
rehabilitation setting

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

August 2013 May 2014

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35, Rio Rico, AZ
Provided speech and language intervention to student with mild to severe communication deficits (e.g.
speech delay, language delay, cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities) to students in early intervention
(3 yr/old) to middle school (8th grade).

Graduate Clinician

August 2011 May 2013

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Provided supervised evaluation and intervention in pediatric and adult populations across various sites
during the masters program.
Clinic for Adult Communication Disorders
Chapel Haven West Social Communication Program
Grunewald-Blitz Clinic for Communication Disorders in Children
Yo Si Puedo, Bilingual Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Summer Camp,
Ocotillo Elementary

Technology Access for Life Connections (TALK) Camp AAC

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Certificate of College Teaching, University of Arizona, Office of Instructional Assessment

2016

Preceptor, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona

Graduate course: SLHS 596G Cochlear Implants
Topic: Age of Implantation, Speech and Language Outcomes

2016

Guest Lecturer, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona

Graduate course: SLHS 555 Developmental Language Disorders: Birth to Five
Topics: Cultural Differences, Autism, Universals in Developmental Language Disorders

2016

Guest Lecturer, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona

Graduate course: SLHS 512 Evaluation Processes in Speech Language Pathology
Topic: Bilingual Evaluation

2016

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona

Undergraduate and Graduate course: SLHS 441/541 Language Acquisition

2016

Invited Panel Member, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona
Graduate course: SLHS 501 Professional Issues
Topic: Work-Life Balance

2015

Guest Lecturer, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona

Undergraduate and Graduate course: SLHS 441/541 Language Acquisition
Topics: Language Variation, Second Languages

2015

CLINICAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

2015
2014

Arizona Professional License Speech-Language Pathologist, Arizona Department of

Health Services

Arizona Department of Education Certificate Speech-Language Pathologist, Pre-K-12

2013

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
American Journal of Speech Language Pathology Manuscript Reviewer
Mentorship and Advising Program for Students (MAPS)

2013
2011- 2013

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Special Interest Group Member: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Leadership and Success
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

2015 - Present
2008 - Present
2008 - Present
2008 - 2014

SKILLS
Languages: Native Spanish, Advanced American Sign Language
Certifications: CPR, CITI, HIPPA, Arizona Dept. of Public Service Fingerprint Clearance