Monica Fernandez
Adjunct Instructor at Molloy University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
ASHAJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
New York State Professional, Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities
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NYS Bilingual Extension to the TSSLD,
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New York State Professional, Childhood Education grades 1-6
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New York State Professional, Special Education grades 1-6
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Experience
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Molloy University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor
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Jan 2020 - Present
• Instruct undergraduate and graduate level courses in-person and/or online asynchronously • Lead graduate level courses designed to provide instruction and experiences in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to communication impairments in children • Maintain a class syllabus, assignment log, and additional material for students and participants • Participate in meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals to create exciting and engaging experiences for students • Plan lectures, assignments, and in-field experiences to collaborate with necessary course curriculum Show less
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Elmont Union Free School District
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Elmont, New York
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Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
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Aug 2015 - Present
• Provide appropriate speech-language services to students exhibiting communication disorders, including language, articulation, and fluency, while integrating district curriculum • Conduct monolingual and bilingual/Spanish diagnostic speech-language evaluations and screenings to determine eligibility for services • Develop and implement detailed Individualized Education Plan (IEP) annual goals for students • Collaborate with special education team during weekly meetings to discuss, strategize, and implement care delivery strategies Show less
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NYC Department of Education
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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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Bilingual Teacher of Speech Improvement serving as Speech and Language Evaluator
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
• Conducted diagnostic speech and language evaluations (CELF–5, CELF–4 Spanish) to determine eligibility for speech and language services• Integrated dynamic assessment into speech and language evaluations for students with possible speech and language impairments• Recommended bilingual/monolingual speech language services; consulted and drafted Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) using SESIS
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Bilingual Teacher of Speech Improvement
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
• Provide evaluation and remediation of communication disorders for monolingual and bilingual preschool and school-age children with classifications such as speech and/or language impairment, learning disability, autism, and multiple disabilities• Collect data as mandated by Individualized Education Plans using SESIS• Consult and draft IEP annual goals for students
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Meadowbrook Care Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Pathology Student Clinician
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Provided speech and language treatment in an outpatient rehabilitation facility for adults with CVA, TBI, dysarthria, voice disorders, and cognitive impairments • Provided swallowing therapy for adults with dysphagia and dysarthria • Counseled patients on techniques for increasing safety of swallowing • Provided speech and language treatment in an outpatient rehabilitation facility for adults with CVA, TBI, dysarthria, voice disorders, and cognitive impairments • Provided swallowing therapy for adults with dysphagia and dysarthria • Counseled patients on techniques for increasing safety of swallowing
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Education
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2014 - 2014
Teachers College of Columbia University
Bilingual Extension to TSSLD, Speech Language Pathology -
2011 - 2013
Adelphi University
Master of Science (M.S.) Bilingual Extension to the TSSLD, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
2010 - 2011
Adelphi University
Master of Science (M.S.), Childhood Special Education in Inclusive Settings - Dual Certification -
2005 - 2009
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Sciences and Disorders, General -
2001 - 2005
Holy Trinity High School
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