AIMEE REBECCA WILLIAMS
Kilgore
Summary
Passionate and energetic Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with documented success providing speech and language support including proficiency in augmentative communication devices, articulation therapy, pragmatic and language development, and tools to enhance oral-motor skills. Assists patients with chronic speech and language impairments in school-based settings to facilitate treatment options with Texas state licensure.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Beyond Speech Therapy
04.2018 - Current
- Prepared materials and equipment for use in clinic setting to meet therapy objectives.
- Communicated with and treated patients and families with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Monitored children with cognitive and motor developmental delays to provide supportive services.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Expanded knowledge and skills working with patients on the autism spectrum including but not limited to implementation of AAC communication and visual support symbol systems
- Implementation of strategies for apraxia of speech including knowledge and proficiency with Kaufman cards for motor planning
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Kilgore ISD
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Created strategies to meet the needs of students who qualify to receive speech therapy in a public school
- Communicated and collaborated with other special education professionals and providers to assist students in reaching their full potential
- Provided therapy to students with speech and language disorders, including speech impairment, autism, articulation/phonological processing disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and delays in areas of expressive and/or receptive language
- Collaborated with teachers and paraprofessionals in PPCD and life skills classrooms to develop effective communication strategies for students served
- Utilized skills obtained through training to incorporate Environmental Communication Teaching(ECT) strategies into PPCD classroom as well as in other life skills classrooms
- Expanded on skill base and develop new techniques and strategies to serve students with communication deficits
- Collaborated with supervisor to develop appropriate and obtainable goals for speech students served
- Assisted in team evaluations with other therapy providers to determine eligibility for services in a public school setting
- Implemented strategies gained through attendance of intensive five day training in using PODD (Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display) system with students who demonstrate complex communication needs
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Documented student progress and compared progress to past data.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Community Healthcore
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Provided speech therapy to children birth to age three who met criteria for enrollment
- Collaborated with supervisor to develop goals and monitor progress for compliance
- Worked very closely with parents to provide education for utilizing strategies in the home
- Coordinated with other therapy providers to meet the needs of children served
- Attended training to expand knowledge and skills; utilized information to implement with children and families served
- Prepared charts and documented progress results in easy-to-read terminology to better inform patients.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Monitored babies and young children with cognitive and motor developmental delays to provide supportive services.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX12-1997
Skills
- Basic knowledge of sign language
- Progress monitoring
- Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Articulation therapy
- Group therapy
- Parent education
- Individualized education plans
- Individualized treatment plans
- Treatment plan implementation
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Excellent and effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Basic knowledge of Spanish
- Self motivation
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Beyond Speech Therapy
04.2018 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Kilgore ISD
01.2014 - 03.2018
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Community Healthcore
01.1998 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
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