Experience

RURAL INFANT SERVICES PROGRAM

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Worked with children from birth to 3 years of age with varying developmental delays in the home/preschool/community setting (natural environments) • Coordinated with parents to determine an appropriate schedule that worked best for both the family and the therapist • Coached and educated families, caregivers, and/or preschool teachers using routine-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in pragmatic, receptive, and expressive communication skills • Helped families… Show more • Worked with children from birth to 3 years of age with varying developmental delays in the home/preschool/community setting (natural environments) • Coordinated with parents to determine an appropriate schedule that worked best for both the family and the therapist • Coached and educated families, caregivers, and/or preschool teachers using routine-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in pragmatic, receptive, and expressive communication skills • Helped families access available services in their community, such as toddler playgroups • Attended eligibility meetings with families at schools when aging out of early intervention • Collaborated as part of a multi-disciplinary team that included developmental therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to evaluate and compose Individualized Family Services Plans that address all areas of concern including medical, developmental, educational, and social/emotional Show less • Worked with children from birth to 3 years of age with varying developmental delays in the home/preschool/community setting (natural environments) • Coordinated with parents to determine an appropriate schedule that worked best for both the family and the therapist • Coached and educated families, caregivers, and/or preschool teachers using routine-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in pragmatic, receptive, and expressive communication skills • Helped families… Show more • Worked with children from birth to 3 years of age with varying developmental delays in the home/preschool/community setting (natural environments) • Coordinated with parents to determine an appropriate schedule that worked best for both the family and the therapist • Coached and educated families, caregivers, and/or preschool teachers using routine-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in pragmatic, receptive, and expressive communication skills • Helped families access available services in their community, such as toddler playgroups • Attended eligibility meetings with families at schools when aging out of early intervention • Collaborated as part of a multi-disciplinary team that included developmental therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to evaluate and compose Individualized Family Services Plans that address all areas of concern including medical, developmental, educational, and social/emotional Show less



Peninsula Pediatric Therapies

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Finalized daily notes, through Fusion Web Clinic software, to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for billing and insurance purposes • Collaborated with speech therapist and occupational therapist, as well as conducted sessions as a co-treatment with occupational therapist • Scheduled patients, answered emails/voicemails, made phone calls to parents, communicated with patients’ therapists in school or other clinics, and take payments for sessions • Served clients… Show more • Finalized daily notes, through Fusion Web Clinic software, to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for billing and insurance purposes • Collaborated with speech therapist and occupational therapist, as well as conducted sessions as a co-treatment with occupational therapist • Scheduled patients, answered emails/voicemails, made phone calls to parents, communicated with patients’ therapists in school or other clinics, and take payments for sessions • Served clients with varying diagnoses including Apraxia, Selective Mutism, Stuttering, Phonological Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorder, Pragmatic Language Impairment, and Congenital Hearing Loss Show less • Finalized daily notes, through Fusion Web Clinic software, to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for billing and insurance purposes • Collaborated with speech therapist and occupational therapist, as well as conducted sessions as a co-treatment with occupational therapist • Scheduled patients, answered emails/voicemails, made phone calls to parents, communicated with patients’ therapists in school or other clinics, and take payments for sessions • Served clients… Show more • Finalized daily notes, through Fusion Web Clinic software, to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for billing and insurance purposes • Collaborated with speech therapist and occupational therapist, as well as conducted sessions as a co-treatment with occupational therapist • Scheduled patients, answered emails/voicemails, made phone calls to parents, communicated with patients’ therapists in school or other clinics, and take payments for sessions • Served clients with varying diagnoses including Apraxia, Selective Mutism, Stuttering, Phonological Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Receptive/Expressive Language Disorder, Pragmatic Language Impairment, and Congenital Hearing Loss Show less



Southeastern Physical Therapy

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Conducted evaluations to establish and build caseload for the new pediatric clinic • Participated in marketing ventures to build rapport with referring doctors, promote awareness of clinic, and attain new patients • Contributed speech-language skills during collaboration with clinical team including another speech therapist, two occupational therapists and a physical therapist • Finalized daily notes to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for insurance… Show more • Conducted evaluations to establish and build caseload for the new pediatric clinic • Participated in marketing ventures to build rapport with referring doctors, promote awareness of clinic, and attain new patients • Contributed speech-language skills during collaboration with clinical team including another speech therapist, two occupational therapists and a physical therapist • Finalized daily notes to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for insurance purposes • Mentored a Clinical Fellow for a duration of 12 weeks to include observation, feedback, and assistance as needed Show less • Conducted evaluations to establish and build caseload for the new pediatric clinic • Participated in marketing ventures to build rapport with referring doctors, promote awareness of clinic, and attain new patients • Contributed speech-language skills during collaboration with clinical team including another speech therapist, two occupational therapists and a physical therapist • Finalized daily notes to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for insurance… Show more • Conducted evaluations to establish and build caseload for the new pediatric clinic • Participated in marketing ventures to build rapport with referring doctors, promote awareness of clinic, and attain new patients • Contributed speech-language skills during collaboration with clinical team including another speech therapist, two occupational therapists and a physical therapist • Finalized daily notes to enhance and guide patients’ plan of cares, as well as for insurance purposes • Mentored a Clinical Fellow for a duration of 12 weeks to include observation, feedback, and assistance as needed Show less



Gloucester County Public Schools

• Gloucester, Virginia

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Provided therapy to two different schools, Petsworth Elementary School and Peasley Middle School, including two Regional Autism Classrooms and a Regional Multiple Disabilities Classroom • Completed Medicaid paperwork comprising of documenting evaluations, plan of care, and progress notes • Participated as an active member in the Assistive Technology Team for GCPS • Contributed to the Standards of Learning Math Plan Team to implement team interventions for students who are at… Show more • Provided therapy to two different schools, Petsworth Elementary School and Peasley Middle School, including two Regional Autism Classrooms and a Regional Multiple Disabilities Classroom • Completed Medicaid paperwork comprising of documenting evaluations, plan of care, and progress notes • Participated as an active member in the Assistive Technology Team for GCPS • Contributed to the Standards of Learning Math Plan Team to implement team interventions for students who are at significant risk of failing the Math SOL in the 3rd and 4th grades • Facilitated opportunities for myself and the general education teachers to communicate and collaborate on areas of concern regarding students • Advised parents and/or caregivers by providing resources, as well as techniques for them to use at home • Informed the staff members at GCPS about the role speech-language pathology plays in the school setting through awareness and education Show less • Provided therapy to two different schools, Petsworth Elementary School and Peasley Middle School, including two Regional Autism Classrooms and a Regional Multiple Disabilities Classroom • Completed Medicaid paperwork comprising of documenting evaluations, plan of care, and progress notes • Participated as an active member in the Assistive Technology Team for GCPS • Contributed to the Standards of Learning Math Plan Team to implement team interventions for students who are at… Show more • Provided therapy to two different schools, Petsworth Elementary School and Peasley Middle School, including two Regional Autism Classrooms and a Regional Multiple Disabilities Classroom • Completed Medicaid paperwork comprising of documenting evaluations, plan of care, and progress notes • Participated as an active member in the Assistive Technology Team for GCPS • Contributed to the Standards of Learning Math Plan Team to implement team interventions for students who are at significant risk of failing the Math SOL in the 3rd and 4th grades • Facilitated opportunities for myself and the general education teachers to communicate and collaborate on areas of concern regarding students • Advised parents and/or caregivers by providing resources, as well as techniques for them to use at home • Informed the staff members at GCPS about the role speech-language pathology plays in the school setting through awareness and education Show less



Botetourt Elementary School

• Graduate Student

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Demonstrated competent performance of diagnostic assessments • Facilitated group and individual therapy in least restrictive environment • Administered a variety of speech, language, and processing assessments and prepared documents to support Individualized Education Plans, as well as recorded progress towards established goals • Consulted with occupational therapist, physical therapist, general education teachers and intervention specialists to select appropriate therapy goals and… Show more • Demonstrated competent performance of diagnostic assessments • Facilitated group and individual therapy in least restrictive environment • Administered a variety of speech, language, and processing assessments and prepared documents to support Individualized Education Plans, as well as recorded progress towards established goals • Consulted with occupational therapist, physical therapist, general education teachers and intervention specialists to select appropriate therapy goals and materials Show less • Demonstrated competent performance of diagnostic assessments • Facilitated group and individual therapy in least restrictive environment • Administered a variety of speech, language, and processing assessments and prepared documents to support Individualized Education Plans, as well as recorded progress towards established goals • Consulted with occupational therapist, physical therapist, general education teachers and intervention specialists to select appropriate therapy goals and… Show more • Demonstrated competent performance of diagnostic assessments • Facilitated group and individual therapy in least restrictive environment • Administered a variety of speech, language, and processing assessments and prepared documents to support Individualized Education Plans, as well as recorded progress towards established goals • Consulted with occupational therapist, physical therapist, general education teachers and intervention specialists to select appropriate therapy goals and materials Show less



Augusta Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Developed appropriate treatment goals and applicable activities for diverse client population * Completed required paperwork and collected data in an efficient manner * Conducted and observed evaluations and treatments for adults with speech, language, voice, cognition, swallowing, and feeding impairments in the acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings * Assisted in performing and analyzing Modified Barium Swallow Studies * Employed restorative and compensatory… Show more Developed appropriate treatment goals and applicable activities for diverse client population * Completed required paperwork and collected data in an efficient manner * Conducted and observed evaluations and treatments for adults with speech, language, voice, cognition, swallowing, and feeding impairments in the acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings * Assisted in performing and analyzing Modified Barium Swallow Studies * Employed restorative and compensatory dysphagia treatment strategies Show less Developed appropriate treatment goals and applicable activities for diverse client population * Completed required paperwork and collected data in an efficient manner * Conducted and observed evaluations and treatments for adults with speech, language, voice, cognition, swallowing, and feeding impairments in the acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings * Assisted in performing and analyzing Modified Barium Swallow Studies * Employed restorative and compensatory… Show more Developed appropriate treatment goals and applicable activities for diverse client population * Completed required paperwork and collected data in an efficient manner * Conducted and observed evaluations and treatments for adults with speech, language, voice, cognition, swallowing, and feeding impairments in the acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings * Assisted in performing and analyzing Modified Barium Swallow Studies * Employed restorative and compensatory dysphagia treatment strategies Show less



James Madison University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student

  • Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

  Communicated with supervisor appropriately and in a timely manner * Recorded treatment, patient response to treatment, and progress as appropriate * Instructed patient and family in treatment plan, expected outcome, and home program activities * Collaborated with occupational therapist at JMU Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services Communicated with supervisor appropriately and in a timely manner * Recorded treatment, patient response to treatment, and progress as appropriate * Instructed patient and family in treatment plan, expected outcome, and home program activities * Collaborated with occupational therapist at JMU Occupational Therapy Clinical Education Services



James Madison University- Dr. Kia Johnson

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Assisted with data collection and analyses, Stuttering Lab for the Developmental Stuttering Research Project * Administered diagnostic tests including the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4, Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation-2, Expressive Vocabulary Test-2, and Test of Early Language Development-3 * Performed hearing screenings - JMU Audiology Applied Lab * Set up control room and main room for research including labeling DVDs, labeling participant folder and all forms, check… Show more Assisted with data collection and analyses, Stuttering Lab for the Developmental Stuttering Research Project * Administered diagnostic tests including the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4, Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation-2, Expressive Vocabulary Test-2, and Test of Early Language Development-3 * Performed hearing screenings - JMU Audiology Applied Lab * Set up control room and main room for research including labeling DVDs, labeling participant folder and all forms, check camera functioning, and finalizing data

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Conducted office hours for students to answer questions pertaining to material discussed in lectures * Proofread presentations and uploaded to the class site for lectures * Prepared weekly assessments for in-class quizzes