Annie C.
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Credentials
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Lidcombe Program
Lidcombe Program Trainers ConsortiumNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Hanen More Than Words Program
The Hanen CentreOct, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Yooralla
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Australia
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Individual and Family Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Speech Pathologist (Adult)
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Oct 2022 - Present
- Assess and manage clients with complex mealtime and communication needs stemming from a range of genetic and neurological conditions at their homes or in the community - Implement evidence-bases treatment including AAC to support the individual and their family’s functional goals - Provide dysphagia and communication training and consultation to the individuals’ supporting staff and/or other professionals - Regularly communicate with house supervisors, programme managers, support coordinators and others in the care team to review progress, recommend strategies and identify areas of support - Advocate for clients with profound disabilities and their families by initiating actions, conducting care history reviews and providing recommendations for quality support - Research and develop resources to support individual’s function living - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans - Report assessment finding and treatment progress to the NDIS and support clients with their NDIS reviews and/or funding applications Show less
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Speech Pathologist
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Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
- Assess children with complex communication needs using evidence-based tools - Use a family-centred approach to select targets, discuss goals and implement intervention - Assess and implement AAC including using speech generated devices - Communicate assessment findings, intervention goals and progress to a other professional involved in the child’s care - Record and report intervention process to NDIS - Assess children with complex communication needs using evidence-based tools - Use a family-centred approach to select targets, discuss goals and implement intervention - Assess and implement AAC including using speech generated devices - Communicate assessment findings, intervention goals and progress to a other professional involved in the child’s care - Record and report intervention process to NDIS
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Dee Wardrop Speech Pathology Services
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Pathologist and Team Leader (school)
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Jan 2021 - Oct 2022
- Assessing and managing clients across the life span with a broad range of communication and swallowing needs, ranging from early intervention to neurological rehabilitation - Developing and implementing evidence-based therapy plans in collaboration with the family, educators, and allied health professionals involved in the client’s care - Reporting, formally and informally, assessment results, treatment progress and management plan to families and other professionals in clients’ care plan - Providing evidence-based recommendations to families, childcare centres, schools and NDIS coordinators to improve functional outcomes and community access - Managing school caseload including triaging and determining level of support and mode of service delivery within the school - Establishing a multi-tier system by adopting the whole-school approach and the model of Response To Intervention (RTI) - Coordinating resources and managing timetabling of a small allied health team Show less
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Teacher
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
- Adopt communicative language approach to deliver an intensive language training program to defence personnel from a novice level - Use second language learning and online learning theories to develop and design a MOODLE course to implement flipped classroom learning - Use knowledge and expertise in second language learning to evaluate, review and improve the current language training program - Monitor and provide tailored feedback and assistance to cater for individual learning differences - Assess students’ language competency based on the department’s requirements - Use knowledge and experience in language assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of current assessment tools and liaise with the Development Department to initiate timely adjustments Show less
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Barwon Health
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Student speech pathologist (Adult)
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
• Assess and manage patients with dysphagia, speech, language and communication conditions from a range of etiologies in accordance with up-to-date knowledge • Establish and implement treatment plans in collaboration with clients based on the latest available evidence • Provide information and counselling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to patients, carers and other staff • Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to clients, families and other health professionals • Develop swallowing rehabilitation client handouts according to up-to-date knowledge Show less
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Variety Shine
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Port Philip Specialist School
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Entry-level Placement (Paediatric)
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
- Independently manage clients with speech and language concerns with complex histories, including setting up intervention programs, setting goals, selected evidence-based assessments and therapies. - Interdesciplinary collaboration with other health professionals, including psychologists, audiologists, Occupational Therapists and reading specialist, to assess and implement intervention to achieve therapy goals. - Use clinical reasoning to interpret and integrate collected data to identify and prioritise client needs and formulate goals - Administer speech and language assessments in a professional manner with holistic consideration of client needs. - Implement evidence-based therapy and facilitate client participation by incorporating motivational activities. - Collaborate with specialists (e.g. music therapist, drama specialist) to achieve therapy goals. - Report assessment results and therapy progress to clients' families in a professional manner - Communicate with different stakeholders, including program managers, clients and their families and other health professionals, effectively and professionally both in oral and in writing. Show less
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Charla Sturt University Speech Clinic
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Thurgoona, New South Wales, Australia
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Intermediate speech pathology placement (Mixed Caseload)
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2018
- Deliver evidence-based assessment and treatment in a range of practice (Aphasia, acquired Apraxia, acquires dyslexia, voice and dysphasia) under supervision and guidance from a clinical educator; - Conduct research and plan sessions to meet individual client’s needs; - Communicate with clients about reasoning, client progress and prognosis orally and in writing under supervision; - Deliver evidence-based assessment and treatment in a range of practice (Aphasia, acquired Apraxia, acquires dyslexia, voice and dysphasia) under supervision and guidance from a clinical educator; - Conduct research and plan sessions to meet individual client’s needs; - Communicate with clients about reasoning, client progress and prognosis orally and in writing under supervision;
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Monash College
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Melbourne, Australia
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ELICOS Teacher
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
- Use the approach of blended learning and model of flipped classroom to deliver English Bridging Program to students from non-English background - Through reviewing independent learning plans and consultations, actively identify at-risk students and provide scaffolding in a timely manner - Use contemporary teaching approach to instruct and provide individualised assistance on students’ academic essay/report writing - Use the Monash Uni-bridging rubric to assess students’ writing, tutorial discussion and presentation. Show less
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DFSL
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Melbourne, Australia
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Language Teacher
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2017
- Use knowledge and expertise in second language acquisition and adult learning principals to design two language courses (intermediate) - Integrate current second language learning theories and communicative language approach to design and develop language learning materials - Use modern language learning approaches (e.g. TPR/TPRS, project-based learning) and integrate education technology (e.g. Anki, Quizlet, smart board) to teach Chinese as a second language - Follow assessment guidelines to development proficiency-based and competency-based assessment tools and conduct assessments on areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. - Use knowledge in second language learning to design MOODLE activities - Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues Show less
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Refresher course teacher and developer
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
- Use knowledge in second language acquisition and integrate communicative language approaches to teach a 2-week intensive language course - Use knowledge and expertise in second language learning theories and adult learning principles to develop a short-term language course - Use knowledge in second language acquisition and integrate communicative language approaches to teach a 2-week intensive language course - Use knowledge and expertise in second language learning theories and adult learning principles to develop a short-term language course
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Language assessor
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
- Follow assessment frameworks to conduct language assessment - Use knowledge and expertise in language assessment to elicit language samples - Follow assessment frameworks to conduct language assessment - Use knowledge and expertise in language assessment to elicit language samples
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Course Developer
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Mar 2013 - May 2013
- Use knowledge in second language learning theories and adult learning principles to design an intermediate language course targeting specialised language - Use knowledge in language assessment to develop competency-based assessment tools - Use knowledge in language learning principles and experience in second language education to review and rewrite a language course. - Integrate the most current language learning research evidence and communicative language approach to design and develop learning materials Show less
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Language Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
- Integrate modern second language teaching methodologies (e.g. project-based learning, TPRS), education technologies (e.g. Interactive Whiteboard, apps) and language arts to teach Chinese as a Second Language to Reception 1 to Grade 2 children (age 4-8). - Use knowledge in second language acquisition and children language learning theories to review curriculum for R1-G2 - Use the backward design method and knowledge in children learning to design teaching plans and learning materials. - Use knowledge in language assessment to develop age-appropriate language assessment tools - Actively participate in professional development in areas of individual differences, education technoglogy, assessment, and second language teaching methodology. - Actively participate in school ex-curricular programs such as Green Club - Keep regular and effective communication with parents, classroom teachers and supervisors. Show less
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The ISF Academy
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Hong Kong
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Classroom Teacher/debate teacher
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
- Grade 2 homeroom teacher - Follow International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to teach Grade 8&9 (Group A Chinese) - Use expertise and knowledge in language arts to coach a Chinese debate team - Follow the IB program to design and develop an extra curriculum focused on speech and debate - Integrate the most current language learning resource and materials and educational technology to design and develop learning materials for advanced language learners; - Grade 2 homeroom teacher - Follow International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to teach Grade 8&9 (Group A Chinese) - Use expertise and knowledge in language arts to coach a Chinese debate team - Follow the IB program to design and develop an extra curriculum focused on speech and debate - Integrate the most current language learning resource and materials and educational technology to design and develop learning materials for advanced language learners;
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Education
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2016 - 2020
Charles Sturt University
Master's degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
2008 - 2010
The Education University of Hong Kong
Master of Education (Language), Chinese Studies -
2004 - 2008
The Education University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Education (BEd) HON, Language
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