Leslie Breunissen
Speech Language Pathologist at Inver Grove Heights Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)Jun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Virginia Speech-Language Pathology License
Virginia Board of Audiology & Speech-Language PathologyJun, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Inver Grove Heights Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Aug 2020 - Present
Screen, evaluate, and treat children ages 3-10 with varying degrees of hearing loss, language disorders, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorders, augmentative-alternative communication, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities through direct therapy and collaboration within center based programs. Assessments administered: Arizona-4, CELF-5, PPVT-4, EVT-3, SPELT-3, GFTA-3, Systematic Assessment of Voice (SAV), PLS-5, R/EOWPVT-2, Boehm-3, SSI-4, The WORD Test-2, The Listening Comprehension Test-2 Show less
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Fairfax County Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Aug 2014 - Jun 2020
Screen, evaluate, and treat children ages 3-22 with varying degrees of hearing loss, language disorders, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorders, augmentative-alternative communication, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Collaborate with colleagues in the assessment and treatment of students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Assessments administered: GFTA-3, CELF-5, CASL-2, PPVT-4, EVT-2, TOLD-I4, TACL-4, TEXL, PLS-5, SSI-4, OASES, TWF-2, FCP-R Additional responsibilities: Collaborative Learning Team Lead, Extended School Year, Special Education Summer Clinic, Coverage Team Lead Show less
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University of Kansas Medical Center
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Trainee
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Collaborated in interdisciplinary Autism Diagnostic and Developmental milestone clinics at the Center for Child Health and Development. Provided ADHD & Autism research support to faculty and staff. Participated in Community Outreach activities. Assessments administered: CARS-2, Sections of the ADOS-2, OWLS, HAPP-3 Collaborated in interdisciplinary Autism Diagnostic and Developmental milestone clinics at the Center for Child Health and Development. Provided ADHD & Autism research support to faculty and staff. Participated in Community Outreach activities. Assessments administered: CARS-2, Sections of the ADOS-2, OWLS, HAPP-3
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Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County
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Johnson County, KS
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Coached parents and caregivers to use daily routines as opportunities to improve development in speech, language, social skills, and behavior. Shared client progress and problem-solved effective strategies to meet parents’ goals in multidisciplinary team meetings. Coached parents and caregivers to use daily routines as opportunities to improve development in speech, language, social skills, and behavior. Shared client progress and problem-solved effective strategies to meet parents’ goals in multidisciplinary team meetings.
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MidAmerica HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
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Overland park, KS
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
Evaluated and Treated adults (ranging in age from 30-95) with cognitive communication disorders (including attention, problem-solving, memory, language, executive function, and visuo-spatial skill deficits), aphasia, dysphagia (swallowing disorders), voice, and hearing impairments. Participated in a multidisciplinary team approach towards each patient's rehabilitation by providing weekly progress updates. Assessments administered: CLQT, Boston Naming Test, RCBA-2 Evaluated and Treated adults (ranging in age from 30-95) with cognitive communication disorders (including attention, problem-solving, memory, language, executive function, and visuo-spatial skill deficits), aphasia, dysphagia (swallowing disorders), voice, and hearing impairments. Participated in a multidisciplinary team approach towards each patient's rehabilitation by providing weekly progress updates. Assessments administered: CLQT, Boston Naming Test, RCBA-2
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Olathe School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Treated students with hearing impairments, articulation disorders, language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive communication disorders, and fluency disorders. Attended and presented information at Individual Education Plan meetings. Assessments administered: GFTA-2, PLS-5, SSI-3 Treated students with hearing impairments, articulation disorders, language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive communication disorders, and fluency disorders. Attended and presented information at Individual Education Plan meetings. Assessments administered: GFTA-2, PLS-5, SSI-3
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Starkey Hearing
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Representative
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May 2011 - Aug 2012
Analyzed how Starkey Hearing Technologies could produce a hearing aid that a dispenser could fit on a patient with an oddly shaped ear. Created tactile training materials and trained new customer service representatives on products, policies, and procedures. Additionally answered 80-100 phone calls per day from customers: responding to product questions, placing hearing aid orders, and troubleshooting missing orders. Analyzed how Starkey Hearing Technologies could produce a hearing aid that a dispenser could fit on a patient with an oddly shaped ear. Created tactile training materials and trained new customer service representatives on products, policies, and procedures. Additionally answered 80-100 phone calls per day from customers: responding to product questions, placing hearing aid orders, and troubleshooting missing orders.
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Lovaas Institute
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Behavioral Therapy Interm
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Observed and provided reinforcement in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for a 4-year-old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Also, supported therapy team by making, searching for, and organizing stimuli and other materials for therapy. Observed and provided reinforcement in applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for a 4-year-old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Also, supported therapy team by making, searching for, and organizing stimuli and other materials for therapy.
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HEAR Wisconsin, Inc
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Toddler Communication Group Volunteer
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Assisted a Teacher of the Deaf with set up and supervision in three Toddler Communication Groups. Planned the Center’s annual Family Learning Vacation weekend along with full-time staff and community members. Assisted a Teacher of the Deaf with set up and supervision in three Toddler Communication Groups. Planned the Center’s annual Family Learning Vacation weekend along with full-time staff and community members.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Rockhurst University
Master of Science (M.S.), Communication Sciences and Disorders -
2007 - 2011
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences
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