Sara Kleinman
Speech Language Pathologist at The Speech Therapy Centres Of Canada Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart AssociationMar, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)Sep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
MDTP Certification
The McNeil Dysphagia Therapy ProgramSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certified to provide It Takes Two to Talk: The Hanen Program for Parents
The Hanen Centre
Experience
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The Speech Therapy Centres Of Canada Ltd.
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Canada
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Jul 2021 - Present
Pediatric and adult evaluation and treatment for a variety of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders Pediatric and adult evaluation and treatment for a variety of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders
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Premier Therapy LLC
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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 Language Pathologist
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Oct 2018 - May 2021
Adult evaluation and treatment for speech-language and swallowing disorders including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders in the skilled nursing setting for long term residents and patients receiving short term rehabilitation Adult evaluation and treatment for speech-language and swallowing disorders including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication disorders in the skilled nursing setting for long term residents and patients receiving short term rehabilitation
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St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Graduate Student Clinician
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Conducted bedside swallow evaluations, assisted with Modified Barium Swallow studies, and provided treatment for patients with dysphagia in an inpatient setting. Inpatient evaluation and treatment for adults with communication disorders including aphasia, dysarthria, oral apraxia, voice disorders, and cognitive-linguistic disorders. Outpatient evaluation and cognitive rehabilitation for patients with brain injury and post concussive syndrome. Collaborated with supervisor, medical professionals, patient, and family and provides education about speech, language, and swallowing deficits. Worked with patients who have tracheostomy tubes and use Passy-Muir speaking valves. Show less
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Boston University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student Clinician
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Jan 2017 - May 2018
Academic Speech, Language, and Hearing Center: Provided expressive language and executive function therapy for a school-aged child. Formulated a treatment plan, wrote lesson plans and progress notes, created treatment materials, and created long and short term goals to meet client needs. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine: Administered and scored speech and language screeners to children aged three-seven before their dental visits. Worked with supervisor to determine if children should be referred for further speech and language diagnostic evaluations or re-screened in 6 weeks. Diagnostic Team: Collaborated with three student clinicians and supervisor to plan and conduct comprehensive adult and pediatric diagnostic evaluations. Responsibilities included creating protocols for evaluations, administration and interpretation of tests, discussing results with clients and their families, and writing a diagnostic report with recommendations for therapy. Subtests from the following tests were administered during the adult evaluation: BDAE-3, DCT, SCATBI, PNT, CLQT, CAT, PAL. Subtests from the following tests were administered during the pediatric evaluation: OPUS, CASL-2, TOWRE-2, WIAT-III, QRI-5. Hearing Screenings: Conducted hearing screenings for school-age children in two public schools in the Boston area. Interpreted otoscopy, tympanometry, and hearing screening test results and collaborated with supervisor to pass, re-screen, or refer children for further assessment. Center for Stuttering Therapy: Provided small and large group intervention to twenty-one adult clients with differing levels of fluency. Intervention included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Fluency Modification to target both covert and overt aspects of stuttering. Co-conducted fluency evaluation for an individual diagnosed with a severe disfluency disorder. Aphasia Resource Center: Facilitated weekly conversation group treatment for clients with mild-severe aphasia Show less
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Teaching Assistant for SH756 Cognition and Neural Bases under Dr. Swathi Kiran, Ph.D. CCC-SLP. Facilitated gross anatomy lab, graded quizzes and papers, and held review study sessions. Teaching Assistant for SH756 Cognition and Neural Bases under Dr. Swathi Kiran, Ph.D. CCC-SLP. Facilitated gross anatomy lab, graded quizzes and papers, and held review study sessions.
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The King Open School
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Graduate Student Clinician
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Provided speech and language intervention based on Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for school-age children (kindergarten to fifth grade) with a variety of communication disorders including articulation disorders, autism spectrum disorders, selective-mutism, reading disorders, fluency disorders, and language disorders. Administered and interpreted speech and language evaluations and wrote reports with classroom recommendations. Formulated lesson plans, created therapy materials, wrote progress notes, collaborated with classroom teachers, and participated in IEP meetings. Show less
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The Ely Center
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student Clinician
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Provided social cognitive therapy to a wide variety of children and adults with various communication disorders including autism spectrum disorders, social communication disorders, behavioral impairments, and social anxiety. Planned treatment sessions, created therapy materials, wrote daily session notes for families, and wrote individual progress notes. Worked with clients aged three-twenty-nine in individual and group settings to improve their social skills, building friendships, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. Helped facilitate full day summer programs with a focus on teaching and reinforcing children's social strategies and tools to improve social cognition and executive functioning. Show less
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English Language Teaching Assistant
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2016
Taught English in three primary schools in Toulouse, France. Taught English in three primary schools in Toulouse, France.
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The Spectator
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advertising Manager
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
Worked with local and national clients who were interested in advertising with Hamilton College's newspaper. Designed ads, identified future clients, and oversaw payments. Worked with local and national clients who were interested in advertising with Hamilton College's newspaper. Designed ads, identified future clients, and oversaw payments.
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Taught seven students supplemental material provided by the professor during group meetings weekly. Taught seven students supplemental material provided by the professor during group meetings weekly.
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Student Docent
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Jan 2013 - May 2015
Greeted visitors, led tours and answered questions about current exhibits and the museum. Greeted visitors, led tours and answered questions about current exhibits and the museum.
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Prepared beverages and food, provided customer service, and mentored new employees. Prepared beverages and food, provided customer service, and mentored new employees.
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Private Tutor
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Tutor
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Oct 2013 - May 2014
Tutored English to two French students. Tutored English to two French students.
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John F. Peto Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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Docent Tour Guide
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Led guided tours weekly for groups of around ten people. Led guided tours weekly for groups of around ten people.
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Medical Assistant
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May 2007 - Aug 2012
Prepared patients for the doctor, obtained medical histories, and administered eye drops. Photographed optic nerves and retinas to be used in patient diagnostics. Prepared patients for the doctor, obtained medical histories, and administered eye drops. Photographed optic nerves and retinas to be used in patient diagnostics.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Boston University
Master’s Degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
2011 - 2015
Hamilton College
Bachelor's Degree, Art History and French -
2007 - 2011
Ranney School
High School
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