Irene Chou
Speech Language Pathologist at Alum Rock School District- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese (Mandarin) Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Alum Rock School District
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Aug 2021 - Present
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EdTheory
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist CF Supervisor
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Jul 2019 - Present
- Speech-language pathologist contractor in the school setting for 2 years, now part-time speech-language pathologist Clinical Fellowship supervisor - Supervises and mentors two SLP Clinical Fellows - Speech-language pathologist contractor in the school setting for 2 years, now part-time speech-language pathologist Clinical Fellowship supervisor - Supervises and mentors two SLP Clinical Fellows
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Advanced Inc.
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
- Contract speech-language pathologist at Berryessa Union School District - Contract speech-language pathologist at Berryessa Union School District
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A is for Apple, Inc.
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
- Assessed, consulted, planned, and conducted individual speech and language assessment and treatment for children aged 1-10 with a variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, language disorder, speech disorder, phonological disorder, apraxia of speech, and Down’s syndrome, using both structured and play-based methods in a natural environment, in both English and Mandarin Chinese. - Communicated and collaborated with other professionals, coworkers, and parents in order to provide an effective and individualized treatment program for every client. - Developed visual aids, sensory tools, and instructional materials based on individual client needs. - Documented all consultation and treatment data on a daily basis. - Wrote and provided assessment, progress, and discharge reports in a timely manner. - Maintained client files and treatment logs in an organized manner. Show less
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A is for Apple, Inc.
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist Student Intern
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
- Provided individual speech and language assessment and therapy for children aged 2-7 with speech, language, and communication needs. - Incorporated parent counseling to educate and empower parents to facilitate their child’s learning and progress. - Documented daily consultation and treatment sessions. - Provided individual speech and language assessment and therapy for children aged 2-7 with speech, language, and communication needs. - Incorporated parent counseling to educate and empower parents to facilitate their child’s learning and progress. - Documented daily consultation and treatment sessions.
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The Reading Clinic
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant & Tutor
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May 2016 - Apr 2018
- Provided reading, comprehension, and writing 1-on-1 tutoring to students with dyslexia and/or other literacy difficulties using Reading with Ease, Writing with Ease, and Comprehension with Ease programs, all of which are multisensory, research-based methodologies emphasizing visualization and verbalization of material. - Created and modified lesson plans for students based on individual needs, levels, and progress. - Provided reading, comprehension, and writing 1-on-1 tutoring to students with dyslexia and/or other literacy difficulties using Reading with Ease, Writing with Ease, and Comprehension with Ease programs, all of which are multisensory, research-based methodologies emphasizing visualization and verbalization of material. - Created and modified lesson plans for students based on individual needs, levels, and progress.
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Speech Language Pathologist Student Teacher Intern
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
- Provided push-in and pull-out group and individual speech and language therapy for TK-5th grade children in both general education and mild-moderate day classes diagnosed with articulation, language, social language, and/or fluency impairments. - Administered, scored, and analyzed the results of standardized and non-standardized tests as part of comprehensive speech and language assessments, including Mandarin-Chinese evaluations. - Participated in annual and triennial IEP meetings to present and discuss assessment results, eligibility, services, service models, placement, review past goal progress, and propose new goals. - Collaborated with site supervisor and special education staff to discuss student progress, behavior management strategies, and lesson plans for students. - Effectively used visual supports and collaborated with school site behaviorists to use behavior management strategies during therapy sessions to scaffold student performance. Show less
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Bilingual Mandarin-English Teacher
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
- Taught phonics, basic reading, comprehension, writing, spelling, and math to children aged 4-6 in both Mandarin Chinese and English. - Led summer camp classes by teaching and facilitating activities in a variety of academic subjects with the objective of increasing the children’s world knowledge, cultural experiences, academic preparedness, and motor skills. - Taught phonics, basic reading, comprehension, writing, spelling, and math to children aged 4-6 in both Mandarin Chinese and English. - Led summer camp classes by teaching and facilitating activities in a variety of academic subjects with the objective of increasing the children’s world knowledge, cultural experiences, academic preparedness, and motor skills.
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Akme Preparatory
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Taipei City, Taiwan
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SAT and English Teacher
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
- Taught SAT and English classes to local Taiwanese high school students - Created and prepared teaching materials, such as quizzes and activities - Taught SAT and English classes to local Taiwanese high school students - Created and prepared teaching materials, such as quizzes and activities
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
- Transcribes and analyzes natural data of infant-directed speech using speech analysis software program Praat- Collaborates regularly with graduate student and other research assistants to discuss and review findings, progress, and problems
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Lab Assistant
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2014
- Manages and organizes the phonetics lab weekly- Assists undergraduates in using lab’s audio recording software for class projects- Performs administrative tasks such as compilation of alumni contact information, office maintenance, etc.
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Research Assistant
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2014
- Schedules appointments by making phone calls and sending to emails - Escorts a variety of parents with infants to and from Language Lab - Performs weekly data management of lab database - Tested adult participants for a graduate student’s study in speech recognition - Schedules appointments by making phone calls and sending to emails - Escorts a variety of parents with infants to and from Language Lab - Performs weekly data management of lab database - Tested adult participants for a graduate student’s study in speech recognition
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A.I.D. Summer Volunteer Program
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Kinmen County, Taiwan
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English Teacher
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
- Mentored and designed lesson plans and classroom activities for children aged 9 – 11 living in rural Taiwan with the goal of improving their English speaking abilities and increasing their confidence in and exposure to the English language - Mentored and designed lesson plans and classroom activities for children aged 9 – 11 living in rural Taiwan with the goal of improving their English speaking abilities and increasing their confidence in and exposure to the English language
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Education
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San Jose State University
M.A., Education with Concentration in Speech-Language Pathology -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics and Psychology