Speech Language Pathologist

• Nov 2016 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

•Designed and conducted 20 weekly individual treatment plans and speech-language therapy sessions for monolingual and bilingual (Spanish) toddlers, school-aged children, and adults on an outpatient basis. •Assessed infants’ feeding skills and provided therapeutic feedings in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). • Performed bedside dysphagia evaluations and screenings for speech and language disorders in the intensive care unit (ICU) and other inpatient units; assisted with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies, wrote MBS reports. •Assessments Administered: Receptive and Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Tests-4th Edition, Oral and Written Language Scales-2nd Edition, Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology, Preschool Language Scales-5th Edition Spanish, Kaufman Speech Praxis Test, Boston Diagnostic Examination of Aphasia-2nd Edition. •Specific areas of experience included cognitive disorders, aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, patients that require tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. •Treatments implemented: Verb Network Strength Training, Fluency Shaping, Diaphragmatic Breathing, tactile cueing, attention strategies, memory strategies (LOCI, rehearsal, writing, chunking, visualizing), Semantic Feature Analysis, reading scanning and comprehension strategies, word-finding strategies (describe, synonyms, gestures, alphabet, visualize, association), and swallowing maneuvers (Shaker, Mendelsohn, Massako and Supraglottic). Show less

Speech-language Pathologist Graduate Clinician

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

•Designed and conducted 30 weekly individual treatment plans and speech-language therapy sessions for adults relating to the following areas: aphasia, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, fluency, voice, and cognitive/social language. •Implemented materials including: memory books, planning/organizational tools, visual cue cards, and biofeedback. •Led high-functioning TBI group with a focus on strategies targeting reading comprehension and critical reasoning skills. •Assisted with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies, wrote MBS reports, generated patient recommendations. •Received EPIC (electronic health record) system computer training. •Assessments Administered: Functional Assessment of Verbal Reasoning and Executive Strategies, Voice Handicap Index, Boston Diagnostic Examination of Aphasia-2nd Edition, Stuttering Severity Instrument-2nd Edition. •Treatments implemented: Moving Across Syllables, Melodic Intonation Therapy, Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Diaphragmatic Breathing, tactile cueing, attention strategies, memory strategies Semantic Feature Analysis, reading scanning and comprehension strategies, word-finding strategies and swallowing maneuvers. Show less

Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

• Jan 2014 - May 2014

•Provided speech and language assessment and treatments to monolingual and bilingual (Spanish) pre-school and school-aged children exhibiting communication disorders, including language delay, autism, cerebral palsy, pervasive developmental disorder, apraxia, and rett syndrome. •Provided speech and language assessment and treatments to monolingual and bilingual (Spanish) pre-school and school-aged children exhibiting communication disorders, including language delay, autism, cerebral palsy, pervasive developmental disorder, apraxia, and rett syndrome.

Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

•Designed individual speech therapy sessions relating to the following areas: aphasia, motor speech cognitive/social language, aural rehabilitation, and alexia. •Prepared session plans, treatment goals, and progress reports to assess individual client improvements. •Created and implemented materials including: memory books, pacing strips, communication passports, articulation cards, and visual cue cards. •Organized and facilitated communication among a large group of 50+ patients and small groups of 2-7 patients with fluent and non-fluent aphasias and co-occurring communication disorders. •Specific assessments utilized included Ross Information Processing Assessment-2nd Edition, Western Aphasia Battery-Revised, Boston Naming Test (Short Form), Objects and Action Naming Battery, Psycholinguistic Assessment of Language Processing. Show less

Speech Language Pathology Graduate Clinician

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

•Conducted speech and language evaluations for adult and pediatric clients •Conducted cleft palate and speech and feeding evaluations for pediatric clients •Facilitated a professional development conference for Ghanaian special education teachers focused on developing effective alternative and augmentative communication in the classroom and special education curriculum development •Conducted speech and language evaluations for adult and pediatric clients •Conducted cleft palate and speech and feeding evaluations for pediatric clients •Facilitated a professional development conference for Ghanaian special education teachers focused on developing effective alternative and augmentative communication in the classroom and special education curriculum development

Development Associate

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

Designed and wrote articles for monthly newsletterOrganized fundraisersTranslated articles from English to SpanishDatabase Management

ESL Instructor

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

•Taught Advanced English course with students testing at 88% mastery.•Represented English Department in directing two classes as part of school-wide public presentation.•Selected to lead the Teacher Quality Team.

Teacher

• Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

Taught Kindergarten and First grade •Students achieved 92% mastery of English/Language Arts standards and 90% mastery of math standards as measured by Louisiana benchmarks in 2008-2009 school year •Created and implemented rigorous curriculum for 20 Kindergarten students that exceeded all LA standards •Selected as Kindergarten Grade Chair: led weekly development meetings Taught Kindergarten and First grade •Students achieved 92% mastery of English/Language Arts standards and 90% mastery of math standards as measured by Louisiana benchmarks in 2008-2009 school year •Created and implemented rigorous curriculum for 20 Kindergarten students that exceeded all LA standards •Selected as Kindergarten Grade Chair: led weekly development meetings

Research Associate

• May 2006 - Sep 2006