Speech Language Pathology Extern

• Jan 2021 - Present

Speech Language Pathology Extern

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

• Forty hour per week externship largely treating adult patients in the Outpatient setting, and supporting patients in the Intensive Care Units and Step- Down Units, all under the direct supervision of licensed SLPs • Differential diagnosed adults with a variety of needs including Voice/ Resonance, Expressive/ Receptive Language, Cognitive Communication, Swallowing, and Fluency using a variety of informal and formal evaluation measures (e.g. RBANS, WAB, and AIDS) • Utilized MBSImP protocols and component specific guidelines when administering and evaluating the results of MBS studies • Researched and implemented individualized therapy plans targeting patient-centered functional goals, patient/caregiver education and counseling • Provided pre-op and post-op education and counseling to Head and Neck Cancer patients and their families • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with a variety of medical professional to establish patient-centered care (e.g. Otolaryngologist, Radiologist, Neurologists, Home Health SLPs, PTs, OTs) Show less

Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Clinician

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

Adult Population Experiences · Conducted baseline evaluations using Praat for adult clients with gender dysphoria · Delivered individualized voice therapy targeting mindfulness, diaphragmatic breathing, oral resonance, and intonation for adult clients with gender dysphoria · Adapted and implemented therapy tasks focusing on fluency and pragmatic language skills for an adult client with traumatic brain injury · Composed and conducted group therapy sessions for adult clients targeting pragmatic awareness in a more functional setting Pediatric Population Experiences · Conducted pediatric evaluations using standardized assessment tools (i.e. Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Functional Communication Profile, and Pragmatic Profile of Everyday Communication Skills) · Developed and delivered therapy tasks for bilingual pediatric clients to increase phonological awareness skills · Utilized technological tools to provide early intervention teletherapy services for pediatric clients with expressive and receptive language delay · Designed therapy tasks to increase functional communication by targeting expressive and receptive language skills and implementation of family coaching for a client with a severe intellectual disorder and a client with Autism Spectrum Disorder · Participated in hearing screenings for pediatric clients Show less

Graduate Ambassador

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

· Assisted in Admitted Graduate Students Day 2019, and GWU Open House Fall 2019 · Led panel discussion regarding “Student Life at GWU” · Liaison for admitted graduate students · Mentor for international students · Assisted in Admitted Graduate Students Day 2019, and GWU Open House Fall 2019 · Led panel discussion regarding “Student Life at GWU” · Liaison for admitted graduate students · Mentor for international students

English Teacher

• Aug 2016 - May 2018

Full-time Teacher (Grade 6: English Language Arts) • Implemented functional and differentiated lessons, designed to promote reading comprehension, text analysis, and writing skills in a collaborative and student centered learning environment • Analyzed data to track student progress and remediated where necessary • Collaborated with grade-level educators and community members to create functional and effective intervention strategies • Created personalized learning activities through the rigor and relevance framework, designed to meet individual student needs • Integrated technology, including individual Chromebooks, to promote digital literacy and computer skills Show less

Sales Associate

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2018

Child Care

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2015