Theresa Saporito
Speech-Language Pathologist at Clawson Public Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Modified Barium Swallow Certficate of Competence
MBSimpJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
CPR
American Red CrossMay, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Clawson Public Schools
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Jun 2018 - Present
• Administer speech-language evaluation and treatment services to children ages 0-5 within Clawson Public School District • Collaborate with Early On service providers and coach families to implement evidence-based treatment plans that maximize communication opportunities in daily routines in the home. • Collaborate with Early Childhood Special Education (ESCE) preschool staff to implement evidence-based treatment plans that maximize communication opportunities in the educational environment. • Facilitate direct treatment with students who present with expressive-receptive language impairments, speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders, and fluency disorders. • Complete consistent data collection, progress reports, Medicaid billing, Individualized Education Plan and Individualized Family Service Plan paperwork.
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Utica Community 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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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Develop and implement individualized and group therapy to middle school students with language learning disabilities, autism-spectrum disorder, fluency disorder, cognitive impairment, and specific language impairment. Push into IEP English classrooms to implement inclusive language services. Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to address educational concerns related to language learning. Develop and implement individualized and group therapy to middle school students with language learning disabilities, autism-spectrum disorder, fluency disorder, cognitive impairment, and specific language impairment. Push into IEP English classrooms to implement inclusive language services. Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to address educational concerns related to language learning.
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Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
Provided early intervention services to pediatric patients with complex communication needs, apraxia of speech, and expressive-receptive language disorder. Provided hi-tech and low-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) intervention services, such as Go Talk software and Core Vocabulary by Oakland Schools. Gained experience with implementation of the Expanding Expression Tool (EET) to target expressive language skills. Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists on site to provide optimal patient care. Provided parent education and training to extend the continuity of patient care
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Wayne State 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 Assistant
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Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
Organized intervention materials and client files, graded undergraduate student assignments, and completed clerical tasks for the department of speech-language pathology Organized intervention materials and client files, graded undergraduate student assignments, and completed clerical tasks for the department of speech-language pathology
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Detroit Receiving Hospital And University Health Center
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Sep 2017 - Oct 2017
A two-week preceptorship in an acute care setting. Administered oral mechanism exams, speech-language protocols, and bedside swallow evaluations. Participated in Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS). Reviewed patients’ medical charts prior to evaluation and treatment sessions. A two-week preceptorship in an acute care setting. Administered oral mechanism exams, speech-language protocols, and bedside swallow evaluations. Participated in Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS). Reviewed patients’ medical charts prior to evaluation and treatment sessions.
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Speech Therapy and Education Program for Stroke Survivors (STEPSS)
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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May 2017 - Jul 2017
Provided intervention to adults with aphasia, apraxia of speech, and cognitive-linguistic deficits secondary to traumatic brain injury. Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized tests of aphasia (Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination, Aphasia Diagnostic Profiles), cognition (Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test), and functional communication (Communication Activities of Daily Living). Wrote diagnostic and treatment reports. Created weekly lesson plans to target treatment objectives and developed weekly home-programs.
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Wayne State University Stuttering Clinic
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
Educated and assisted clients with practicing fluency shaping and stuttering modification techniques. Assisted clients with reframing maladaptive thoughts associated with their personal stuttering experiences. Educated and assisted clients with practicing fluency shaping and stuttering modification techniques. Assisted clients with reframing maladaptive thoughts associated with their personal stuttering experiences.
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Berkley Public Schools
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Berkley, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Provided language intervention to kindergarten and first grade students at risk for academic failure (following the Multi-tiered System of Support paradigm). Monitored students’ progress monthly through administration of the Narrative Language Measure (NLM). Gained extensive experience with Story Champs and Text Talk intervention procedures. Provided hi-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) support, provided by Oakland Schools, to students with severe phonological impairment.
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Wayne State University Parent Education Program
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Ran a program for the parents of pediatric clients who attend the Wayne State University Speech-Language Outpatient Clinic. Educated parents about language deficit areas, standardized test scores, and community resources that foster language development and growth. Provided a safe and friendly environment for parents to ask questions, engage in discussion, and reflect on experiences Ran a program for the parents of pediatric clients who attend the Wayne State University Speech-Language Outpatient Clinic. Educated parents about language deficit areas, standardized test scores, and community resources that foster language development and growth. Provided a safe and friendly environment for parents to ask questions, engage in discussion, and reflect on experiences
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Detroit Head Start
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
Diagnosed and treated preschool children with receptive-expressive language disorder Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized tests of language and articulation, such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals- Preschool Edition (CELF-P) and Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) Pushed into classrooms to implement shared book reading and corresponding language activities Provided language intervention to small groups utilizing the Story Champs program Diagnosed and treated preschool children with receptive-expressive language disorder Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized tests of language and articulation, such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals- Preschool Edition (CELF-P) and Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) Pushed into classrooms to implement shared book reading and corresponding language activities Provided language intervention to small groups utilizing the Story Champs program
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Wayne State University Diagnostic Team
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Collaborated weekly with a team of speech-language pathology graduate students at the Wayne State University Outpatient Clinic to administer appropriate speech-language diagnoses to incoming clients. Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized tests of language and articulation, such as the Expressive One Word Picture Vocabulary Test (EWOPVT), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA). Led parent interviews utilizing ethnographic interviewing techniques.
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Wayne State University Outpatient Clinic
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Detroit, Michigan
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Speech-Language Pathology Intern
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Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Diagnosed and treated school-aged children with articulation disorder, autism spectrum disorder, expressive-receptive language disorder, and language learning disorder. Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized tests of language and articulation such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF) and Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA). Provided parent education and training to extend the continuity of patient care. Wrote diagnostic and treatment reports. Created weekly lesson plans to target treatment objectives and developed home-programs.
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Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America
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Canada
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
Participated in frequent ethical campaigning and exercised charitable giving to the environment, people, and animals Provided outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment Participated in frequent ethical campaigning and exercised charitable giving to the environment, people, and animals Provided outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail environment
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St. Regis Catholic School
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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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Assistant Preschool Teacher
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
Fostered language development in preschool children through literacy, play, music, and craft activities. Fostered language development in preschool children through literacy, play, music, and craft activities.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Wayne State University
Master of Arts - MA, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
2013 - 2015
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication Sciences and Disorders -
2011 - 2013
Macomb Community College
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