Senior Speech Language Pathologist

• Jan 2016 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Dec 2014 - May 2017

• Providing high quality direct speech-language therapy services to preschool students according to students’ IEPs/504 plans. • Conducting assessments, analyzing results, and writing reports to determine strengths and concerns in areas of speech, language, articulation, pragmatics and oral motor skills. • Developing treatment plans (IEPs) that are strength-based as well as child and family centered for overall educational improvement. • Ensuring evaluations, treatment plans and service delivery are aligned with school, state, and federal guidelines. • Assisting and guiding teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language delays/disorders. • Completing treatment notes and progress reports in timely manner and according to school policy. • Managing a detailed log of service provided and services missed due to student or therapist absences. • Maintaining an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies. • Maintaining appropriate, confidential, records and provide timely reports.• Keeping abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy and language development. • Engaging parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

• Treat language and articulation disorders in preschool children through play and school methodology.• Write quarterly reports to demonstrate children’s progress.• Give family support through education and applicable data.• Exhibit dynamic time and paperwork management skills.

Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2008 - Oct 2014

• Assess and diagnose most appropriate diets for both short and long term residents residing at nursing home.• Design plan of care and follow through with goals to improve resident’s current swallowing and/or cognitive/communicative status.• Execute appropriate action within parameters of resident’s diet and/or communication ability.• Develop relationships with residents while actively listening to wants and needs.• Exhibit ability to read and interpret MBSS and FEES reports.• Attend care plan meetings with other medical professionals to discuss steps in resident’s immediate and long term future.• Worked with building colleagues to achieve a perfect NYS survey in 2014.• Successfully managed a caseload of up to 16 clients independently.