Experience

Falls Church City Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Speech Language Pathologist

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Falls Church City County, Virginia, United States I currently serve the K-5 grade population as well as 9-12+ populations. Daily work includes speech and language disorder assessment, treatment, neurotypical peer mentor training, hearing screens, and IEP/ISP/Eligibility meetings. Assessments: GFTA-3, CELF-5, CELF-Metalinguistics, TWF-2, RESCA-E, LCT-2, SLDT-E, Communication Matrix, CASL-2, SSI-4, dynamic assessment, language samples, SLAM cards, and NLM Cubed criterion assessment.



Skill Builders

• United States
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student Intern

  • Jan 2016 - May 2016

  McLean, VA • Conduct formal and informal evaluations and contributed to evaluation reports for children ages 3-10 with mild to profound communication disorders using assessments including CELF-5, GFTA-3, Test of Narrative Language, EOWPFT/ROWPFT, PPVT-4, oral motor exams, language samples, and hearing screens • Develop weekly individualized therapy plans for 8-10 children ages 4-10 with articulation and language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, symbolic dysfunction, sensory concerns, and autism… Show more • Conduct formal and informal evaluations and contributed to evaluation reports for children ages 3-10 with mild to profound communication disorders using assessments including CELF-5, GFTA-3, Test of Narrative Language, EOWPFT/ROWPFT, PPVT-4, oral motor exams, language samples, and hearing screens • Develop weekly individualized therapy plans for 8-10 children ages 4-10 with articulation and language delays, childhood apraxia of speech, symbolic dysfunction, sensory concerns, and autism spectrum disorder • Observe and implemented strategies using word approximation, social thinking, speech cues, word finding, visual/tactile prompts, and language acquisition through motor planning to achieve personalized objectives • Co-treat with occupational therapist focusing on activities of daily life and functional communication • Present daily progress notes and session summaries to caregivers emphasizing progress, functional goals, and carryover homework Show less



Cherrydale Health and Rehabilitation Company

• Graduate Student Internship

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Arlington, VA • Conducted cognitive, receptive/expressive language, and swallowing assessments for patients with ages ranging from adult through geriatric including those with medical diagnoses of stroke, cognitive impairment, dementia, dysphagia, and Parkinsonism • Constructed and implemented individual treatment plans for patients with cognitive, linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders by selecting materials and documenting progress notes • Provided education and counseling to patients, their… Show more • Conducted cognitive, receptive/expressive language, and swallowing assessments for patients with ages ranging from adult through geriatric including those with medical diagnoses of stroke, cognitive impairment, dementia, dysphagia, and Parkinsonism • Constructed and implemented individual treatment plans for patients with cognitive, linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders by selecting materials and documenting progress notes • Provided education and counseling to patients, their family members, and medical personnel to maximize patients' comfort and safety • Collaborated with the rehabilitation team on therapy and discussing patients' clinical progress • Gained experience analyzing assessment data and communicating the results via diagnostic reports Show less



Patrick Henry Elementary School

• Graduate Student Internship

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Arlington, VA • Conducted formal and informal evaluations and contributed to evaluation reports for children ages 2-12 with mild to profound communication disorders using assessments including PLS-5, CELF-Preschool, GFTA, classroom observation, and language samples • Developed and implemented weekly pull-out and push-in individualized and group therapy plans for 30 children ages 2-12 with language delays, articulation disorders, autism-spectrum disorder, and other developmental disorders • Co-led… Show more • Conducted formal and informal evaluations and contributed to evaluation reports for children ages 2-12 with mild to profound communication disorders using assessments including PLS-5, CELF-Preschool, GFTA, classroom observation, and language samples • Developed and implemented weekly pull-out and push-in individualized and group therapy plans for 30 children ages 2-12 with language delays, articulation disorders, autism-spectrum disorder, and other developmental disorders • Co-led weekly group therapy for three children in the deaf and hard of hearing program • Contributed to student study and IEP team meetings to discuss students' goals, progress, and behavior • Administered pre-K and kindergarden speech/language/hearing screens to identify children in need of further diagnostic evaluation Show less



James Madison University Speech-Language-Hearing Applied Laboratory Summer Autism Camp

• Graduate Student Internship

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Harrisonburg, VA • Administered, scored, and wrote evaluations reports using the VM-MAPP milestones and barriers assessment for four autistic children ages 3-5 • Planned treatment goals and daily individual and group activities based on the specific needs of five students



Battelle

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principle Research Scientist

  • Jun 2006 - May 2014

  Arlington, VA • Managed day-to-day activities as the Program Office for the InterAgency Board (IAB) – a 150 member DoD, DHS, and NIOSH sponsored interagency working group representing state, local, and federal first responders focused on equipment standardization and interoperability • Co-managed cost, schedule, and performance of the $4M multi-federal agency IAB contract • Assisted in the identification of first responder requirements, equipment, standards, and technology • Developed… Show more • Managed day-to-day activities as the Program Office for the InterAgency Board (IAB) – a 150 member DoD, DHS, and NIOSH sponsored interagency working group representing state, local, and federal first responders focused on equipment standardization and interoperability • Co-managed cost, schedule, and performance of the $4M multi-federal agency IAB contract • Assisted in the identification of first responder requirements, equipment, standards, and technology • Developed, coordinated, and analyzed an annual survey to identify R&D gaps for first responder needs • Oversaw meeting planning, recruitment, and agenda development for three national IAB meetings • Managed all communication and technical needs for IAB public website and a member-only portal • Managed the development, editing, and publication of a biannual newsletter for a DoD program Show less



MDB, Inc.

• Communication Manager

  • Jul 2003 - Jun 2006

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Managed Advisory Board activities related to a DHS approved curriculum on agroterrorism preparedness • Collaborated with several federal agencies on the production of first responder training guides for the protection of workers engaged in mold remediation • Researched and edited a nationally-distributed weekly e-newsletter on worker safety and health issues • Analyzed and presented focus groups findings for training and emergency response situations • Updated public website… Show more • Managed Advisory Board activities related to a DHS approved curriculum on agroterrorism preparedness • Collaborated with several federal agencies on the production of first responder training guides for the protection of workers engaged in mold remediation • Researched and edited a nationally-distributed weekly e-newsletter on worker safety and health issues • Analyzed and presented focus groups findings for training and emergency response situations • Updated public website content for the National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety and Health Training Show less