CF-SLP

• Jul 2023 - Present

Graduate Student Intern - Speech-Language Pathology

• Dec 2022 - May 2023

-Evaluated and collaborated with clients and caregivers to determine need for communication and/or swallowing treatment and to formulate an appropriate plan of care. -Planned and implemented sessions for adult outpatient treatment in areas of articulation, voice, language, swallowing, cognition, social aspects of communication, and AAC. -Documented evaluation results, individual session data, and progress towards goals via WebPT EMR program. -Observed and utilized principles from various research-based programs including Speak Out and VitalStim for treatment of voice and swallowing disorders. -Collaborated with occupational and physical therapists to educate and make appropriate accommodations needed for various diagnoses. Show less

Graduate Student Intern - Speech-Language Pathology

• Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

- Planned and implemented treatment sessions for children with varying diagnoses aged 2-15 in areas of speech, language, cognition, pragmatics, and AAC. - Discussed with and educated caregivers and other professionals about therapy targets and progression of objectives for continued practice and generalization outside of the clinic. - Demonstrated efficient documentation through the use of Raintree EMR program to record session data, note goal progress, or to write new goals for individual client needs. Show less

Graduate Student Intern - Speech-Language Pathology

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

- Planned and carried out sessions for outpatient clients with impairments in speech, language, cognition, voice, and fluency to progress each client towards their individualized goals. - Conducted inpatient bedside assessments of swallow function and cognition by following assessment protocols and using clinical judgment to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. - Utilized the EPIC EMR program for charting after each client visit, documenting information via SOAP notes, progress reports, evaluation reports, and other related written communication. - Collaborated with medical professionals to form a well-rounded understanding of individual client’s diagnosis and personal living situation, which guided development of appropriate therapy goals, session activities, and discharge planning. Show less

Graduate Student Intern - Speech-Language Pathology

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

- Created therapy materials that were developmentally appropriate for children aged eight through eleven who exhibited a variety of communication impairments ranging from mild to severe. - Provided therapy to students to progress towards speech and language goals regarding expressive/receptive language, articulation, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication, and augmentative and alternative communication modalities (AAC). - Participated in evaluation and formulation of speech/language goals by administering standardized assessments, observing children in natural settings, and engaging in teacher/parent interviews and IEP meetings. Show less

Research Assistant in Analysis of Voice and Hearing lab

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2021

- Studied high-speed videoendoscopy data during voice production using a camera playback software to understand vocal mechanisms underlying adductor spasmodic dysphonia. - Analyzed distortion product otoacoustic emissions data by working with the MatLab programming to examine the inner ear function. - Collaborated with the principal investigator and laboratory members to acquire knowledge about vocal mechanisms and sound processing and apply understanding to the progression of research. - Presented progress in research by communicating at laboratory meetings and conferences to educate others about findings. Show less

Early On Intern

• May 2020 - Aug 2020

- Assessed the needs of children with developmental delays by collaborating with Early Intervention professionals via participation in home visits, evaluations, and staff meetings. - Helped administer child evaluations with the Battelle Developmental Inventory 2nd Ed. to contribute to the development of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs). - Presented opportunities for children to grow skills in speech, motor, and sensory domains by researching developmentally appropriate activities and creating calendars and family activities for home practice. Show less

Waterfront Director

• May 2019 - May 2020

- Improved elements of the waterfront by updating the waterfront manual and procedures to shape a more coherent workplace. - Brainstormed and assisted with outdoor activities for children kindergarten through eighth grade to support creative learning during summer months. - Improved elements of the waterfront by updating the waterfront manual and procedures to shape a more coherent workplace. - Brainstormed and assisted with outdoor activities for children kindergarten through eighth grade to support creative learning during summer months.