Sydney Peskin
Speech Language Pathologist at The Shefa School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Literacy Specialist
New York State Education DepartmentAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
NYS Department of EducationDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
RAVE-O
The Center For Reading and Language ResearchMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
The Japan FoundationDec, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Preventing Academic Failure Program
The Windward SchoolNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Experience
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The Shefa School
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Boston Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Reading Specialist Graduate Student Intern
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
•Provided one-on-one and group instruction for reading and writing via Zoom. •Assessed students using the EVT-3, PPVT-5, CTOPP-2, QPS-5, as well as informal measures in order to inform instruction and produce written reports with intervention goals. •Created and executed Orton-Gillingham based intervention sessions with struggling readers. •Collaborated with teachers by incorporating related, differentiated instruction strategies into sessions and provided feedback to teachers regarding student progress. Show less
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AIM Academy
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Course Reviewer Consultant
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Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
• Provide feedback regarding course content, specifically related to the methods of instruction and teaching diverse learners, for the Pathways to Proficient Writing (beta-version) online course. • Correspond with developers to modify materials prior to publication of the teacher training course. • Provide feedback regarding course content, specifically related to the methods of instruction and teaching diverse learners, for the Pathways to Proficient Writing (beta-version) online course. • Correspond with developers to modify materials prior to publication of the teacher training course.
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Burlington Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Speech Language Pathology Graduate Student Intern
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Sep 2020 - Jan 2021
•Provided therapy remotely for students in the Burlington, MA elementary school system. •Designed original online therapy materials in addition to utilizing programs such as, Framing Your Thoughts, Story Grammar Marker, Expanding Expressions Tool, and Social Thinking. •Conducted informal evaluations for students with language, pragmatics, and articulation goals. •Wrote Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students and presented at IEP meetings. •Collected data through online software, SLP Toolkit, to guide intervention and student goals. Show less
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The Windward School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
• Taught class of fourth-grade students spelling, reading, and writing using a multi-sensory approach. • Designed lesson plans following the PAF program, a research-based curriculum focusing on phonemic awareness, accuracy, fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. • Supported instruction during Math and Social Studies classes. • Taught class of fourth-grade students spelling, reading, and writing using a multi-sensory approach. • Designed lesson plans following the PAF program, a research-based curriculum focusing on phonemic awareness, accuracy, fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. • Supported instruction during Math and Social Studies classes.
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
• Scored KBIT, TOWRE, RAN, WRMT, WAIS, CTOPP, and GORT assessments • Analyzed descriptive statistics for research study using R and create PowerPoints for results • Entered data into REDCap and edit audio files using Audacity • Scored KBIT, TOWRE, RAN, WRMT, WAIS, CTOPP, and GORT assessments • Analyzed descriptive statistics for research study using R and create PowerPoints for results • Entered data into REDCap and edit audio files using Audacity
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Assistant Teacher
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
I worked here as an Assistant Teacher in July and August of 2016 and 2017. It is a five week summer program for children who are reading below grade level- many of whom are diagnosed with dyslexia.• Evaluated students using the WADE, SRI, DIBELS, and TOWRE exams• Led and facilitated reading intervention lessons by using the RAVE-O and Wilson curricula• Created and led art activities for students between seven and eleven years old
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
• Coded videos of parents helping their children with homework • Conducted literature reviews to be used in research paper • Developed code for parent interviews
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Tufts Emotion Brain and Behavior Lab
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Medford, MA
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
• Evaluated study participants’ behaviors based on specific assigned qualities • Processed electrocardiogram and electrodermal data using MATLAB • Coordinated with other research assistants to perform clerical duties as needed • Evaluated study participants’ behaviors based on specific assigned qualities • Processed electrocardiogram and electrodermal data using MATLAB • Coordinated with other research assistants to perform clerical duties as needed
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Bright Horizons
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United States
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Teacher
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Supervised children throughout daily routines • Organized classroom materials and activities • Supervised children throughout daily routines • Organized classroom materials and activities
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New American Pathways
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Volunteered as teacher’s assistant in summer camp program for refugee children • Acclimated newcomers to United States to their schools communities • Assisted with plans and lessons for 6th-8th grade students • Volunteered as teacher’s assistant in summer camp program for refugee children • Acclimated newcomers to United States to their schools communities • Assisted with plans and lessons for 6th-8th grade students
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The Temple | Midtown Atlanta
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Atlanta, GA
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Assistant Teacher
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2011 - 2013
• Prepared activities for kindergarteners at Religious School during the school year • Guided children through classroom assignments and library reading time • Prepared activities for kindergarteners at Religious School during the school year • Guided children through classroom assignments and library reading time
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Atlanta Community Food Bank
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Youth Activities Coordinator
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
• Conducted games to educate children about hunger and poverty issues at two annual Hunger Walk community fundraisers • Conducted games to educate children about hunger and poverty issues at two annual Hunger Walk community fundraisers
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Education
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
Master's degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
Tufts University
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology -
Paideia School
High School -
The American School in Japan