Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2019 - Present

Marshall University Speech and Hearing Center Graduate Clinician

• Aug 2017 - Present

• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services from pediatric to adult population with a variety of communication disorders including: articulation, language, dysarthria, fluency, and cognitive disorders• Generate lesson plans and activities for speech sound production, expressive and receptive language, social language, fluency, and aphasia • Facilitate and lead group therapy for individuals with aphasia to promote successful communication exchanges and opportunities • Collaborate with clinical supervisors, graduate clinicians, and caregivers to ensure quality care Show less

The Luke Lee Listening Language and Learning Lab (The L) Graduate Clinician

• Aug 2017 - Present

• Completed and analyzed listening checks to ensure optimal access to sound • Developed and adapted pre-literacy and language activities to meet individual needs in one-on-one and group-based therapy • Implemented a variety of listening and spoken language techniques and/or strategies

Graduate Assistant for Department of Communication Disorders- “The L”

• Aug 2017 - Present

• Assist in preparing the preschool lesson plan for the week• Create various dramatic play centers based on the theme of the week • File necessary documentation in student folders, organize office and clinic supplies, and maintain a clean clinic area • Organize and help plan yearly GALA fundraiser event for the Luke Lee Listening Language and Learning Lab

Swim Instructor at Marshall University Recreation Center

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2019

• Prepare lesson plans for group and individual private swim sessions • Interact and teach clients of all ages basic to advanced techniques • Provide positive reinforcement, corrective/affirmative feedback, and utilize behavioral management techniques • Observe and document noted progress • Prepare lesson plans for group and individual private swim sessions • Interact and teach clients of all ages basic to advanced techniques • Provide positive reinforcement, corrective/affirmative feedback, and utilize behavioral management techniques • Observe and document noted progress

River Park Hospital Graduate Clinician

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

• Conduct a weekly cognitive and pragmatic group for individuals with various psychiatric and behavioral disorders ages 18 and older • Provide speech, language, cognition, and swallowing screenings for patients with varying diagnosis including but not limited to: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, cognitive and executive functioning deficits. • Conduct a weekly cognitive and pragmatic group for individuals with various psychiatric and behavioral disorders ages 18 and older • Provide speech, language, cognition, and swallowing screenings for patients with varying diagnosis including but not limited to: Dementia, Alzheimer’s, cognitive and executive functioning deficits.

Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center Graduate Clinician

• Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

• Administer cognitive, language, and swallowing screenings and evaluations for the adult population • Prepare materials for MBSS and bedside evaluations, as well as analyze results for inpatient and outpatient clients • Develop functional activities for attention, orientation, and memory tasks, as well as implement vocal function exercises • Complete appropriate documentation including inpatient and outpatient evaluation reports and therapy progress notes • Provide support and education to caregivers while integrating them into therapeutic sessions • Collaborate with physicians, dieticians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and family members to ensure quality care Show less

South Point Elementary School Graduaute Clinician

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

• Completed screening and standardized evaluations of students in the areas of language and articulation • Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to discuss evaluation results and educational needs • Provided group and individual speech therapy services to children with a variety of communication disorders including: stuttering, autism, expressive and receptive language disorders, apraxia of speech, and articulation disorders • Coordinated a small social group for school-aged children diagnosed with autism focused on practicing social communication skills • Examined and documented diagnostic results, daily performance, and progress for each student • Collaborated with clinical supervisor, teachers, psychologist, intervention specialist, and caregivers regarding assessment protocols, treatment efficacy, and student performance Show less

Jamaica Clinical Program Graduate Clinician

• May 2017 - May 2017

• Administered speech and language evaluations, compiled results, and implemented appropriate treatment • Collaborated with teachers on site to target student’s individualized goals • Presented information regarding behavior management strategies, characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, and facilitation of language skills within the school-aged classroom • Administered speech and language evaluations, compiled results, and implemented appropriate treatment • Collaborated with teachers on site to target student’s individualized goals • Presented information regarding behavior management strategies, characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, and facilitation of language skills within the school-aged classroom