Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2018 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

• Effectively manage a caseload consisting of students grades K-12 with a variety of speech, language, pragmatic, and hearing needs. • Design and implement therapeutic programs for students based on IEP goals and objectives using knowledge of current research-based best practices. • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers and student support teams to identify instructional strategies and accommodations that promote cross-curricular success. • Monitor student progress by using formative assessment and frequent data collection. • Administer and score standardized tests to determine eligibility for services and guide intervention. • Provide phonological processing and reading intervention tailored to meet individual student needs, including but not limited to: Wilson Reading Systems and Lively Letters. • Complete clinical documentation, including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), quarterly progress reports, triennial re-evaluations, daily session notes, etc.

Graduate Student Intern

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

• Work cooperatively with four other professionals to effectively and efficiently run a theme-based classroom of 18 first graders within a reverse-inclusion model. • Perform listening checks with students fitted with hearing aids or cochlear implants, and assure adequate performance of this assistive technology through equipment checks. • Monitor student progress across various language, articulation, social, and academic areas. • Administer and score a battery of standardized tests, tailored to the needs of students, including but not limited to: EOWPVT, ROWPVT, SPAT-D II, TAPS, CASL, CELF 4, PLSI, GFTA-2, language sample, classroom observations, and oral mechanism examination. • Develop age-appropriate, theme-related activities targeting both first grade standards of education and individual speech and language goals. • Effectively counsel students to resolve inter-personal conflicts. • Implement Sound Spot principles within language arts activities.

Graduate Student Intern - Pediatric Outpatient

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

• Evaluated children ages 2;1 – 8;1 in the areas of language, articulation, pragmatics, and fluency. • Developed therapy goals, based on formal and informal testing outcomes. • Planned and executed activities to target expressive language and articulatory skills within play-based one-on-one therapy sessions. • Provided parents and caregivers with information on strategies for use in the home. • Completed clinical documents, utilizing Centricity EMR, including the following: daily SOAP note, evaluation report

Graduate Student Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

• Efficiently managed a full caseload consisting of 4 – 11 adult inpatient residents, ages 38 -92. • Administered the Western Aphasia Battery and Brief Cognitive Status Exam, and completed bedside swallow evaluations to determine patients’ eligibility for services. • Developed individualized treatment plans based on testing, observation, and caregiver report. • Participated in patient care-plan meetings, informing caregivers on patient’s plan of care, progress, and prognosis for a return to prior level of functioning. • Collaborated with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and activities staff to provide community-level and co-therapeutic activities. • Evaluated patient swallow safety, instructing in compensatory strategies and providing diet modification recommendations as needed. • Implemented compensatory strategies, including: augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual schedules, memory books, anchors for visual attention, safety reminders. • Provided therapeutic intervention in the areas of cognitive-linguistic, memory, aphasia, voice, swallowing, articulation, and use of electrolarynx. • Compiled clinical documents, utilizing Rehab Optima, including: daily encounter note, diagnostic report, screening report, evaluation and treatment orders, dietary orders.

Graduate Student Clinician - Speech Language Pathology

• Aug 2013 - May 2014

• Administered and scored the following assessments: Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-Preschool (CELF P-2), Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation, Structured Photographic Articulation Test (SPAT-D), Binnie Lipreading Test, Test of Auditory Comprehension, Contrasts for Auditory and Speech Training, Informal Language Samples and Assessments of Speech Reading • Planned and implemented lessons and activities, using a theme-based, child directed approach for a language stimulation group consisting of six Children of Deaf Adults (CODAs) ages 18-35 months. • Administered pure tone audiometric screening, imittance testing, and otoscopic examinations. • Assessed expressive and receptive language skills and developed goals, targeting those goals in one-on-one therapy sessions, with a client age 4;10. • Incorporated therapy to target phonological processes and expressive language into play based one-on-one therapy sessions with a client age 3;2, providing concurrent parental education. • Completed diagnostic evaluations of an adolescent with perceived language impairments, a recent adult recipient of a cochlear implant, and multiple preschool aged children with language and articulation concerns. • Composed clinical documents including the following: SOAP note, lesson plan, diagnostic report, progress report, evaluation referral, plan of care.

Lead Teacher - Toddler 2

• Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

• Managed the daily care of 13 children, ages 2-3, including meals, naps, and toilet training. • Implemented and revised daily classroom schedule to maximize learning opportunities and provide fluid transitions between activities. • Met the high standards of The Goddard School’s Quality Assurance Standards, as well as those of Keystone STARS. • Utilized numerous curricula within the context of Goddard’s FLEX Learning Program. • Worked and planned cooperatively with teachers within the school. • Organized and put into action developmentally appropriate theme based, multi-disciplinary activities.

Student Teacher

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

• Planned and implemented lessons and activities in a variety of subject areas. • Provided differentiated instruction within a class of 26 third graders. • Designed and completed long- and short-term project based learning experiences in Social Studies and small reading groups. • Reviewed and analyzed assessment of students and relayed this information during conferences. • Provided extra individual academic support to students. • Planned and implemented lessons and activities in a variety of subject areas. • Provided differentiated instruction within a class of 26 third graders. • Designed and completed long- and short-term project based learning experiences in Social Studies and small reading groups. • Reviewed and analyzed assessment of students and relayed this information during conferences. • Provided extra individual academic support to students.

Assistance Teacher

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Managed the daily care of 22 children, ages 3-4, including some meals, naps, and toilet training.• Met the high standards of The Goddard School’s Quality Assurance Standards, as well as those of Keystone STARS.• Planned and put into action a variety of hands-on, child based learning activities within the classroom.• Utilized numerous curricula within the context of Goddard’s FLEX Learning Program.• Worked and planned cooperatively with teachers within the school.• Organized daily child-directed art activities to be used by all classrooms during a rotation.• Facilitated an open line of communication with parents and other caregivers.

Floater

• Dec 2009 - May 2012

• Managed the care of children of various ages (six weeks to six years) and abilities.• Provide relief to full-time staff.• Provide creative and fun learning opportunities, based around curricula and teachable moments.

Teacher's Aide

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

• Provided assistance when needed in a classroom of 12 Kindergarten students. • Ensured that all school areas remained clean and sanitary. • Provided one-on-one assistance to children when necessary. • Provided assistance when needed in a classroom of 12 Kindergarten students. • Ensured that all school areas remained clean and sanitary. • Provided one-on-one assistance to children when necessary.