Experience

Alexandria Public Schools

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Behavior Specialist at Voyager Elementary School

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Speech-Language Pathologist at Woodland Elementary School

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2021

  -Provided teletherapy to students during the pandemic using Google Meet and Cisco Webex platforms. -Problem solved internet and scheduling challenges with families in order to maintain a high attendance rate during distance learning. -Utilized quality materials online through Boom Cards, Ultimate SLP, SeeSaw, and Google Docs. -Led and participated in IEP meetings online and in person. -Created an online data collection system to monitor student progress using Google Sheets. -Supervised a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA), SLPA interns, and SLP in her CF year. -Collaborated with parents and other professionals to assess students’ abilities and set goals. -Provided therapy services to students with Speech-Language Impairment and related service needs. -Served on the Woodland Elementary School Building Leadership Team from 2018-2021. Show less



Family Speech and Therapy Services

• Speech-Language Pathologist

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Contract through Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 (Jackson Middle School) -Case-managed students with speech and language needs. -Conducted and participated in IEP meetings and wrote IEPs based off assessment results, present levels of performance, and needs in the classroom and home environments. -Provided direct service to students with articulation, fluency, voice, and language needs. Clinic Based Services -Administered assessments and provided intervention to children ages 2-13 across a range of disorders. -Discussed clients’ progress and goals with parents daily and provided home-programming as appropriate. -Wrote assessment reports, progress reports, and plans of care using electronic medical record software. Show less



Minnesota Early Autism Project (MEAP)

• Mental Health Practioner

  • May 2013 - Jul 2014

  -Provided individual training for young children on the autism spectrum to develop pre-academic, communicative, social, and behavior regulation skills. -Discussed and presented information on therapy programs and targets at team meetings to parents and co-workers. -Graphed behavioral data and made programming suggestions based on progress of client. -Developed programs, materials, and presentations for the company to increase efficiency and effectiveness based on progressive assessment tools, research, and best practice guidelines. Show less



St. Cloud Hospital

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

• Speech-Language Pathology Intern

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  -Performed oral motor/clinical swallow evaluations and interpreted instrumental swallowing evaluations (i.e., VFSE and FEES) to recommend safe and least restrictive diets for acute care patients. -Assessed and treated voice, motor speech, cognitive, and expressive and receptive language disorders. -Educated patients and families on swallowing/communication disorders and corresponding treatment. -Reviewed charts and report on initial assessments and treatment using Epic software system. -Performed oral motor/clinical swallow evaluations and interpreted instrumental swallowing evaluations (i.e., VFSE and FEES) to recommend safe and least restrictive diets for acute care patients. -Assessed and treated voice, motor speech, cognitive, and expressive and receptive language disorders. -Educated patients and families on swallowing/communication disorders and corresponding treatment. -Reviewed charts and report on initial assessments and treatment using Epic software system.



Hassan Elementary School

• Speech-Language Pathology Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  -Provided screening, assessment, and intervention services for a full caseload. -Participated in special education team and Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. -Wrote assessment, annual IEP updates, and dismissal reports for speech and language students. -Worked daily with a group of Tier 2 and Tier 3 students within the Response-to-Intervention model. -Provided screening, assessment, and intervention services for a full caseload. -Participated in special education team and Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings. -Wrote assessment, annual IEP updates, and dismissal reports for speech and language students. -Worked daily with a group of Tier 2 and Tier 3 students within the Response-to-Intervention model.



St. Cloud State University

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Clinician

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  -Utilized Michelle Garcia Winner curriculum in social skills group with adults on the autism spectrum.-Performed oral motor, articulation, and resonance testing with the CentraCare Plaza Craniofacial Clinic.-Conducted hearing screenings at the St. Cloud State University Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic.-Implemented individual, group, and computer-based therapy sessions for patients in the Intensive Aphasia Program at North Memorial Hospital in Maple Grove.-Programmed and taught strategies for Alternative and Augmentative Communication Systems (AAC) use with high proficiency users at a Courage Center Camp in Maple Lake. Show less

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  -Advised undergraduate students on how to fulfill coursework requirements for graduation.-Provided tours of the department to prospective graduate students.-Lectured as a guest for undergraduate Hearing Science and Effective Listening courses.



Minnesota Autism Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Behavioral Therapist-Mental Health Practitioner

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

  -Utilized tools such as Systematic Acceleration Training to help clients meet goals. -Trained parents in behavior modifications techniques. -Utilized tools such as Systematic Acceleration Training to help clients meet goals. -Trained parents in behavior modifications techniques.



Autism Spectrum Treatment and Research (ASTAR) Center

• Behavioral Specialist, Lead Therapist, Clinical Services Coordinator

  • Mar 2006 - Aug 2008

  -Coordinated and led weekly social skills groups for children on the autism spectrum. -Collaborated with team members and parents to tailor programs to the needs of clients. -Set language, academic, and social goals for clients; created and carried out plans to assist clients in achieving these goal using discrete trial training and fluency-based instruction. -Coordinated and led weekly social skills groups for children on the autism spectrum. -Collaborated with team members and parents to tailor programs to the needs of clients. -Set language, academic, and social goals for clients; created and carried out plans to assist clients in achieving these goal using discrete trial training and fluency-based instruction.



Lovaas Institute

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager, Behavioral Therapist

  • Aug 2004 - Nov 2005

  -Implemented errorless learning and discrete trial therapy with clients on the autism spectrum. -Analyzed and presented data to supervisors and team members in weekly clinic meetings. -Trained staff members and UCLA psychology students in behavioral therapy techniques. -Implemented errorless learning and discrete trial therapy with clients on the autism spectrum. -Analyzed and presented data to supervisors and team members in weekly clinic meetings. -Trained staff members and UCLA psychology students in behavioral therapy techniques.