Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2022

• Administered standardized assessments according to strict guidelines to ensure validity and reliability of the client’s results. • Interpreted and explained assessment results to families, school staff, lawyers, and district administration. • Provided tailored therapeutic interventions to school-aged children with articulation disorders, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorders, social skills deficits, AAC device use, and language disorders. • Creation of individualized educational plans (IEPs) for students and ensuring compliance with federal regulations (IDEA). • Effectively provided tele-therapy services to clients • Virtually instructed parents on the use of therapeutic techniques • Performed a variety of service delivery models to increase client motivation and success. • Daily collaboration with school administration and staff, family members, and members of the of clinical community • Developed informational presentations to instruct a staff of 50 or more individuals. • Trained new staff members • Created interesting and appealing materials for my clients • Maintained client-family relationships for 4 or more years. • Delivered collaborative treatment services in a preschool setting with occupational therapists, physical therapists, vision therapists, and behavioral specialists. Show less

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2017

• Administered diagnostic speech-language evaluations and write subsequent reports, design and implement Individualized Education Plans, and provided remediation services to students in school-age students.• K-12 Caseload includes students with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, autism-spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, ADHD, giftedness, phonological, fluency, and voice disorders.• Developed and implemented classroom-based social skills lessons for Full-time Autistic Support Classes.• Instruct parents on the use of techniques for increased carryover of skills taught in the therapy room. Show less

Early Intervention Evaluator

• May 2014 - Jun 2016

• Participate and develop educational presentations and public information regarding the transition process from early intervention to school-age and explain services.• Coordinate transition meetings with families and Intermediate Unit staff to explain parent rights, give program options and gather information.• Facilitate and participate in the evaluation of transitioning students including developing Permission to Evaluate, scheduling evaluations, evaluating students, and holding Initial IEP meetings. • Create and maintain a variety of records and documents related to the transition process such as medical records, progress notes and service plans.• Schedule and hold Initial IEP meetings with families, guidance counselors, principals, and therapists. Show less

Speech Language Pathologist

• May 2011 - Jun 2012

• Planned and implemented early intervention speech and language services for children ages three-five; communicated successfully with parents/caregivers to establish carryover. • Administered diagnostic tests to update and create Individual Education Plans. • Delivered collaborative treatment services in a preschool setting with occupational therapists, physical therapists, vision therapists, and behavioral specialists. • Administered treatment services in daycare facilities, home care, and classroom settings. • Incorporated the use of sign language and augmentative and alternative communication to facilitate language learning. • Developed curriculum-based speech and language lessons, incorporating IEP goals in the classroom. Show less