Speech Language Pathologist

• Apr 2021 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

• Aug 2020 - Apr 2021

-Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated individuals with diagnoses of CVA, dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dementia, schizophrenia, head and neck cancer, tracheostomy, Parkinson.-Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical record to perform and document initial exams and determine appropriate diagnoses, identify and properly document patient goals, evaluate progress and plan recertifications or discharges.-Responsibilities include bedside swallow evaluations, recommending appropriate diets and/or compensatory strategies, speech and language evaluations both formal and informal, cognitive screenings and evaluations. -Regularly evaluate effects of treatment and made adjustments to meet each individual patient changing needs. -Educate and work correspondingly with patients, families, and staff as appropriate regarding patients, diagnosis, plan of care, and progress. Show less

Graduate Student Clinician

• May 2020 - Aug 2020

Due to COVID-19 externship clinical experiences have been online through tele-practice. Currently working to provide stuttering modification strategies to a pediatric fluency client and two adult fluency clients. Gaining experience in working with tele-therapy. Due to COVID-19 externship clinical experiences have been online through tele-practice. Currently working to provide stuttering modification strategies to a pediatric fluency client and two adult fluency clients. Gaining experience in working with tele-therapy.

Graduate Student Clinician

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

 - Evaluated and treated children with diagnoses of apraxia of speech, autism spectrum disorder, Smith-Magenis syndrome, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, Tetrasomy 18p condition, articulation disorder, phonological disorder, pragmatic language disorder, attention-hyperactive deficit disorder, auditory-processing disorder, and for those who use AAC devices within general education and life skills classrooms.  - Designed and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and participated in associated meetings. Collaborated closely with classroom teachers, special education teachers, the principal, and parents to assure proper IEP implementation.  - Carried out individual and small group lesson plans targeting the child’s individualized goals on a weekly basis.  - Performed large group sessions in the life skills classroom targeting expressive and receptive language goals, wh-questions, and semantic mapping for children through oral communication and AAC devices. Show less

Graduate Student Clinician

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Skilled Nursing & Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation (Adults): - Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated individuals with aphasia, dysarthria, dysfluency, apraxia, and cognitive-linguistic deficits following acute neurological changes. - Utilized the CLQT, WAB-R, SCAAN, SLUMS, MoCA, to screen and asses cognitive-linguistic skills. - Provided treatment with a focus on medication management, problem solving, financial budgeting, left neglect, memory tasks and supportive devices, time management, and visuospatial skills.  - Participated in weekly meetings on a multidisciplinary team, composed of all health-care professionals, to coordinate care and promote individualized treatment with safe discharge goals. Show less

Graduate Student Clinician

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

Acute Care, CCU, Specialty Care, Behavioral Health and Emergency Department (Adults): - Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated individuals with diagnoses of CVA, dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dementia, schizophrenia, head and neck cancer, total laryngectomy, tracheostomy, myasthenia gravis, Parkinsons and ventilator-dependent patients.  - Performed and interpreted Modified Barium Swallow studies using the MBSImp Protocol. - Conducted bedside swallowing therapy including Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer, Chin Tuck Against Resistance Ball exercises, and diet recommendations.  - Completed oral care, tracheostomy prosthesis care, and stoma care on critically ill tracheostomy patients.  - Educated nurses, medical residents, and physicians regarding evaluation and treatment recommendations and provided anatomy education about total laryngectomies and TEP. - Educated patients on proper use and treatment plans with Passy-Muir speaking valves. Show less

Summer Camp Counselor

• Nov 2012 - Aug 2018

- Prepared arts and crafts, books, sports and games, every day for children ages 3 to 12 to participate. - Aided Lifeguards, Tennis Professionals, and Squash Teachers in their prospective sports. - Organized lunch forms and registration in Excel Spreadsheets and place into binders for onsite use. - Encouraged children to discover new interests, hobbies, sports, building confidence and learning how to work independently and together with others during daily activities. - Prepared arts and crafts, books, sports and games, every day for children ages 3 to 12 to participate. - Aided Lifeguards, Tennis Professionals, and Squash Teachers in their prospective sports. - Organized lunch forms and registration in Excel Spreadsheets and place into binders for onsite use. - Encouraged children to discover new interests, hobbies, sports, building confidence and learning how to work independently and together with others during daily activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

• Gained the experience to assist patients post-operation in a hospital setting. • Assisted patients to dress, bathe, feed, transfer from bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to bed, and other assistive techniques to meet the daily needs of these residents • Also assisted with vitals, blood glucose monitoring, wounds drains, bladder scans, and other medically based needs in the hospital. • Left position to pursue a masters program • Gained the experience to assist patients post-operation in a hospital setting. • Assisted patients to dress, bathe, feed, transfer from bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to bed, and other assistive techniques to meet the daily needs of these residents • Also assisted with vitals, blood glucose monitoring, wounds drains, bladder scans, and other medically based needs in the hospital. • Left position to pursue a masters program

Assistant Coach

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

Assisting head coach with scheduling, bus times and schedule, practice, and games set up & break down of field and equipment. Along with providing instruction for hitting and fielding mechanics. • Assisting in dirt and clay work, along with lining the field, batters box and bases. • A mentor on and off the field for the girls apart of the SHA Softball Freshmen, JV, and Varsity teams. Assisting head coach with scheduling, bus times and schedule, practice, and games set up & break down of field and equipment. Along with providing instruction for hitting and fielding mechanics. • Assisting in dirt and clay work, along with lining the field, batters box and bases. • A mentor on and off the field for the girls apart of the SHA Softball Freshmen, JV, and Varsity teams.

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

- Gained the experience to assist dementia patients in an assisted living environment. - Learned how to help dress, bathe, feed, transfer from bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to bed, and other assistive techniques to meet the daily needs of these residents. - Organized activities for residents to participate every week. - Learned to use Hoyer Lift while aiding a resident in and out of bed. - Assisted other Nursing Aids in aiding residents, making schedules, and writing reports for Nurses and families about the current or change in condition of the residents. - Influenced the attitudes of those around me; reminding them that our positive attitude when we come to work affects the attitudes of our residents and our work. Show less

Recreational Department Employee

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

Taking care of the gym facilities on campus, personal trainer with teaching students and staff how to use gym equipment safely. Taking care of the gym facilities on campus, personal trainer with teaching students and staff how to use gym equipment safely.

Student Intern

• May 2016 - Jul 2016

A national program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Approximately 80 students attend Yale each summer an intensive six week exposure to science, clinical medicine, and career counseling for motivated college students and graduates who want to have a job in the medical field. A national program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Approximately 80 students attend Yale each summer an intensive six week exposure to science, clinical medicine, and career counseling for motivated college students and graduates who want to have a job in the medical field.

Softball Clinic Instructor

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

Volunteer Service Volunteer Service

Facilities Assistant

• Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

Set-up and breakdown with events and programs appearing on the Central Connecticut Campus. Talked with clients and staff in order to develop a plan to set up a room feasible for their event. Set-up and breakdown with events and programs appearing on the Central Connecticut Campus. Talked with clients and staff in order to develop a plan to set up a room feasible for their event.

Apprentice

• Feb 2008 - May 2012

Full-time summers and 5 Hrs/Week (during school year). Served as a Lead Camp Counselor to younger Apprentice. Able to work with special needs children. The museum is a learning workshop for design and specializes in building projects for children blending science and invention. Full-time summers and 5 Hrs/Week (during school year). Served as a Lead Camp Counselor to younger Apprentice. Able to work with special needs children. The museum is a learning workshop for design and specializes in building projects for children blending science and invention.