Speech Language Pathologist

• Oct 2022 - Present

Lead Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor

• Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

• Directly supervised four Speech Language Pathologists, including one Clinical Fellow • Trained and oriented new Speech Language Pathologists • Provided ongoing training to SLPs in the areas of feeding, articulation, oral motor, language, and more • Lead department wide meetings and established individual 1:1 meetings with supervisees • Communication and conflict resolution with families, caregivers, and staff for comprehensive care

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

• Managed a caseload of speech, language, and feeding therapy intervention for 60 children ages 1 month – 13 years in individual sessions in person and through Zoom teletherapy (in response to COVID-19) • Administered formal initial and re-assessment evaluations across a variety of areas including feeding, oral motor, pragmatics, reading, writing, phonology, auditory processing, executive functioning, working memory, fluency, apraxia of speech, articulation, and language to create plans of care and goals • Trained in PROMPT therapy, SOS Approach to Feeding, and infant feeding therapy • Consulted with OTs, PTs, SLPs, CLCs, GIs, pediatricians, and dentists to develop treatment plans and coordinate care • Educated parents and outside professionals regarding strategies for speech, language, and feeding skills development Show less

Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

• Administered speech and language therapy services for ten students ages 4-10 in an elementary school and two preschools including both individual sessions and whole-class, push-in services• Designed and executed specific, evidence-based intervention strategies for students with disabilities including autism, articulation, language, pragmatics, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Ring 13 Syndrome, and seizure disorders• Collaborated with teachers, paraeducators, site administration, and nurses to provide consultation and comprehensive care to each student• Documented session data and recommendations for Individualized Education Program (IEP) team through daily notes Show less

Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

• Planned and implemented speech and language therapy for 60 students ages 4-12 at two elementary schools with a variety of disabilities, disorders, and delays including articulation, language, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, fluency, pragmatics, autism, augmentative and alternative communication, hearing loss, and phonology• Established functional and academically relevant goals/objectives based on student needs and developmental level• Facilitated IEP meetings as Case Manager for 66% of caseload in collaboration with parents, teachers, principals, OTs, PTs, Special Education Teachers, Inclusion Specialists, and other colleagues• Composed 35 initial and triennial assessment reports, as well as trimester progress reports and daily session notes• Administered comprehensive evaluations, interpreted results, and provided therapy and classroom recommendations • Attended and participated in Student Study Team (SST), Co-Op, Tier 2, IEP, and other special education meetings Show less

Speech Language Pathology Extern

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

• Provided early intervention and evidence-based services to 50+ children aged 13 months to 22 years exhibiting disabilities and disorders in articulation, auditory processing, autism, Down syndrome, hearing loss, cognitive communication, language, phonology, feeding, oral-motor difficulties, childhood apraxia of speech, pragmatic deficits, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Smith Magenis syndrome, and other medically complex disorders • Organized individual and group therapy in homes, daycares, community centers, the clinic, Travis Air Force Base, and through Zoom via teletherapy (in response to COVID-19) • Gained experience with the SOS Approach to Feeding and PROMPT therapy • Devised and executed lesson plans that embedded clients’ goals into appropriate activities to maximize performance • Consulted and strategized with OTs, PTs, Infant Development Specialists, and Community Outreach Specialists • Developed goals, progress reports, discharge reports, daily notes, and assisted with evaluation reports Show less

Graduate Student Clinician

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

• Administered screenings, evaluations, and treatment for over 80 school-aged children with autism, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, phonological disorders, language disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, intellectual disabilities, language delays, hearing loss, and pragmatic deficits • Designed and carried out group lesson plans targeting students’ individual speech and/or language goals • Participated in IEPs, including meeting with other professionals and students’ families • Maximized students’ participation through the use of appropriate behavioral management strategies Show less

Graduate Student Clinician

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

• Planned and executed treatment for 49 adult to geriatric patients with deficits in cognition, dysphagia, speech, language, and voice in a nursing facility setting • Advocated for patients through partnerships with CNAs, RNs, OTs, PTs, dieticians, and activities staff to provide wholistic care and improve quality of life • Monitored and educated patients with dysphagia during meals to minimize their risk of aspiration • Gained experience administering and analyzing cognitive assessments Show less

Student Assistant, Department of Housing and Residence Education

• Jan 2016 - May 2019

• Managed reimbursements and reconciliation of 3 monthly UF Housing & Residence Education budgets• Aided with Resident Assistant and Graduate Assistant initiatives including recruitment, selection, and training• Executed office tasks such as answering phones, maintaining front desk, and filing and organizing

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Language and Cognitive Development Lab

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

• Assisted with preparation and conduction of studies testing children’s theory of mind, executive functioning, and false belief• Recorded, computed, and interpreted data from studies at Baby Gator; the local child development center• Reviewed, summarized, and analyzed peer-reviewed articles to identify techniques and tasks useful to the studies

Graduate Student Clinician

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

• Evaluated and treated 38 children aged 22 months to 11 years with various diagnoses: cerebral palsy, language delay, receptive and/or expressive language disorder, articulation disorder, phonological disorder, autism, Down syndrome, childhood apraxia of speech, hearing loss, and other medically complex diagnoses • Designed and implemented daily lesson plans that targeted individualized goals and objectives • Documented treatment notes and plans of care using computerized system: EPIC • Collaborated with other OTs and PTs in a transdisciplinary outpatient clinic setting Show less

Graduate Student Clinician

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

• Conducted comprehensive language assessments for school-aged children • Developed and executed treatment plans for children with dyslexia and/or language disorders, including implementation of the Orton-Gillingham Approach • Educated clients, family, and caregivers on diagnoses, accommodations, and goals/objectives for continuity of care • Constructed treatment goals, SOAP notes, and progress reports • Conducted comprehensive language assessments for school-aged children • Developed and executed treatment plans for children with dyslexia and/or language disorders, including implementation of the Orton-Gillingham Approach • Educated clients, family, and caregivers on diagnoses, accommodations, and goals/objectives for continuity of care • Constructed treatment goals, SOAP notes, and progress reports

Speech Language Pathology Observer

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

• Observed and aided 2 onsite SLPs in speech and language group therapy sessions with school-aged children weekly accumulating a total of 33 observation hours • Observed and aided 2 onsite SLPs in speech and language group therapy sessions with school-aged children weekly accumulating a total of 33 observation hours

Senior Camp Counselor

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

• Provided care and support for girls aged 7-13 at an overnight camp for 4 weeks • Oversaw 100+ children in swimming, archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, and recreational sports • Maintained the safety and security of children in my care and implemented fun activities throughout the camp day • Supervised the responsibilities of the junior counselors at the camp • Contributed a total of 100 volunteer hours in addition to receiving pay • Provided care and support for girls aged 7-13 at an overnight camp for 4 weeks • Oversaw 100+ children in swimming, archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, and recreational sports • Maintained the safety and security of children in my care and implemented fun activities throughout the camp day • Supervised the responsibilities of the junior counselors at the camp • Contributed a total of 100 volunteer hours in addition to receiving pay