Experience

CAREPARTNERS PACE

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • May 2023 - Present

  Asheville, North Carolina, United States



Dorchester School District 2

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Serves as an independent contractor to provide bilingual Spanish evaluations on an as-needed basis, using Spanish editions of the PLS-5 and CELF-4 as well as phonological evaluations, when needed. Uses normative data of Spanish heritage speakers in creating comprehensive reports for speech-language services. Evaluates Spanish heritage speakers for speech-language delay and provides prompt reporting to school-based special education team. Provides support to school-based Speech-Language… Show more Serves as an independent contractor to provide bilingual Spanish evaluations on an as-needed basis, using Spanish editions of the PLS-5 and CELF-4 as well as phonological evaluations, when needed. Uses normative data of Spanish heritage speakers in creating comprehensive reports for speech-language services. Evaluates Spanish heritage speakers for speech-language delay and provides prompt reporting to school-based special education team. Provides support to school-based Speech-Language Pathologists in determining special education eligibility for Spanish heritage speakers. Collaborates with district-level staff to ensure early identification and response to intervention for Spanish-speaking students with speech-language delay. Show less



FOX Rehabilitation

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

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Jul 2018 - May 2023

  Charleston, South Carolina Area Assesses and rehabilitates cognitive communication disorders, voice disorders, aphasia, dysphagia, and motor speech disorders within a diverse caseload of patients in their home environment to ensure optimum quality of life and allow patients to aging in place. Serves as clinical instructor or sponsor for newly hired clinicians and student clinicians by providing supervisory support, mentorship, and learning opportunities. Assists regional manager and quality assurance liaison in… Show more Assesses and rehabilitates cognitive communication disorders, voice disorders, aphasia, dysphagia, and motor speech disorders within a diverse caseload of patients in their home environment to ensure optimum quality of life and allow patients to aging in place. Serves as clinical instructor or sponsor for newly hired clinicians and student clinicians by providing supervisory support, mentorship, and learning opportunities. Assists regional manager and quality assurance liaison in reviewing documentation by newly hired clinicians to ensure proper documentation of all evaluation and treatment sessions in order to increase their understanding of company wide expectations and proper documentation for Medicare Part B patients. Provides swallowing therapy using McNeill Dysphagia Therapeutic Protocol and other evidence-based therapeutic interventions following appropriate assessment. Provides comprehensive evaluations of patients with progressive and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's Disease or dementia, to ensure that the whole scope of Speech-Language Pathology is being applied to their case and creates person-centered plans of care to address all deficits. Provides specialized therapy for patients with Parkinson's Disease, using LSVT Loud or SPEAK OUT! Programs, as well as providing evidence-based swallowing and cognitive communication interventions. Conducted rollout of IDDSI diet standards in memory care community to ensure best practice and least restrictive diet would be provided for all residents. Achieved gold status in Professional, Academic, and Clinical Excellence (PACE) program by participating in interdisciplinary journal discussions, CEU courses, presentations, and writing an article addressing the impact of SLP on Parkinson's Disease for the company blog. Collaborates with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, nursing staff, physicians, and families to provide cohesive patient care. Show less



Relias

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Subject Matter Expert

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Served as subject matter expert in designing ASHA approved continuing education course “Parkinson’s Disease: Assessment and Interventions for SLPs” course, worth .25 CEU hours. Obtained current peer-reviewed research in the field of Parkinson's Disease and modified course content accordingly. Created case studies based on real world clinical experience to support course material and discussed appropriate evaluation and treatment measures according to evidence-based practice. Outlined… Show more Served as subject matter expert in designing ASHA approved continuing education course “Parkinson’s Disease: Assessment and Interventions for SLPs” course, worth .25 CEU hours. Obtained current peer-reviewed research in the field of Parkinson's Disease and modified course content accordingly. Created case studies based on real world clinical experience to support course material and discussed appropriate evaluation and treatment measures according to evidence-based practice. Outlined appropriate evaluations and plans of care according to various cases of Parkinson's Disease. Collaborated with primary course writer, course reviewer, and project manager in creating a course outline and gap assessment in order to obtain ASHA CEU approval. Show less



Palmetto Audiology and Speech Therapy

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Summerville, SC Assessed and treated phonological, auditory processing, expressive-receptive language, and literacy disorders in patients age 2-98. Completed clinical fellowship year in a private practice and audiology-based setting. Started clinic's early intervention services program through Babynet and completed all credentialing for the clinic for provider eligibility. Provided LSVT Loud and LACE Listening therapy to adult populations.



Dorchester District Two

• Middle School Spanish Teacher

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2017

  Summerville, SC Taught Spanish I and Introduction to Spanish using comprehensive input and literacy-based methodology to over 200 students per year including use of TPRS storytelling as primary methodology for foreign language acquisition. Collaborated with other world languages educators in curriculum writing for Spanish I courses in middle and high schools throughout the district. Achieved highest Spanish 1 scores across the district for the 2015-2016 school year. Designed formal assessments… Show more Taught Spanish I and Introduction to Spanish using comprehensive input and literacy-based methodology to over 200 students per year including use of TPRS storytelling as primary methodology for foreign language acquisition. Collaborated with other world languages educators in curriculum writing for Spanish I courses in middle and high schools throughout the district. Achieved highest Spanish 1 scores across the district for the 2015-2016 school year. Designed formal assessments incorporating all aspects of world languages communication, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Volunteered as co-head of middle school world language department for 2016-2017 school year. Show less



Riverside Health and Rehabilitation

• Student Clinician

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Charleston, South Carolina Area • Served as a graduate clinician in a skilled nursing facility setting primarily serving low-income adults. • Kept track of data using daily and weekly notes for each patient, upgrading goals as needed. • Administered and used results from MOCA, SLUMS, and bedside swallow evaluation as well as information provided in MBSS, medical charts, case histories to design and implement evidence based therapy programs focusing on improving cognitive linguistic deficits and dysphagia. • Performed… Show more • Served as a graduate clinician in a skilled nursing facility setting primarily serving low-income adults. • Kept track of data using daily and weekly notes for each patient, upgrading goals as needed. • Administered and used results from MOCA, SLUMS, and bedside swallow evaluation as well as information provided in MBSS, medical charts, case histories to design and implement evidence based therapy programs focusing on improving cognitive linguistic deficits and dysphagia. • Performed cognitive linguistic therapy and evaluations completely in Spanish for patients of Spanish-speaking origin with limited English proficiency. • Collaborated with Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists in treating shared patients. • Used bilingual skills to perform therapy and evaluations in Spanish for linguistically diverse patients. Show less



Ayusa International

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Representative

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Placed international exchange students with appropriate families and in schools in Charleston, SC, Savannah, GA, and surrounding areas.



Dorchester School District 2

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Clinician

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summerville, South Carolina • Served as a clinician at summer speech camp for extended school year students. • Performed child find speech and language assessments at the district special services office. • Collaborated with supervisors and other student coordinator to plan and implement evidence based therapy for children with a variety of speech, language, and concomitant disorders.



Kid's First Swim School

• Swim Instructor

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2015

  Mt. Pleasant, SC Taught swim lessons from level 1 to advanced (level 8) as well as mommy and me classes. Worked with many children with physical disabilities and learning differences, including ASD, cognitive delay, and language delay.



Culi Services

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2014

  Charleston, South Carolina Area Serve food at events throughout the Charleston area, including several VIP events.



St. John's High School

• Spanish Teacher

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Charleston, South Carolina Area Taught Spanish I, II, and III Assisted in implementing a curriculum fully based on cognitive input and TPRS Served as delegate on School Improvement Council (SIC) and secretary of Literacy Professional Learning Committee.



Turpin Hills Swim Club

• Head Dive Coach

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2012



Finneytown Local School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spanish Teacher (High School)

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Cincinnati, Ohio Area I taught Spanish I, Honors Spanish I, and Honors Spanish III. This was their first year having an honors foreign language program, so I played a big role in writing their curriculum.



Mercy Health Plex

• Lifeguard

  • May 2010 - Apr 2012



Three Rivers Schools

• Girl's Varsity Golf Coach

  • Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Cincinnati, Ohio Area



Northwestern High School

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011



Wittenberg University Foreign Language Learning Center

• Spanish tutor

  • Sep 2010 - May 2011



Mt. Lookout Swim Club

• Head Dive Coach

  • May 2009 - Jul 2009