Alaina Young
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Speech Language Pathologist with experience working in a private clinic, various OCMBOCES special education programs, hospital acute care, and hospital outpatient services. Skilled at performing screenings and assessments. Organized and detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to build strong rapport with child clients and their parents while clearly explaining all tasks and diagnoses.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
OCMBOCES
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluating students with standardized tests and assessment protocols, as well as various informal measures, to capture a comprehensive speech and language profile
- Developing treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs
- Instructing students in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods, and more
- Educating students and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings
- Helping teachers understand how to observe and refer students
- Monitoring students' progress and adjusting treatments accordingly
- Working with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments
- Assisting audiologists with various hearing screenings
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Graduate Student Clinician
Oswego Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods
- Assisted clients in developing clearer, more intelligible speech following illness or injury that impeded communication or swallow
- Worked in collaboration with medical professionals to assess clients and determine best possible treatment plans for high quality of life
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) examinations under direct supervision of a medically based speech language pathologist to evaluate swallowing function and determine the least restrictive, yet safest diet
Graduate Student Clinician
Crown Road BOCES
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with pediatric clients in four different SKATE (Scaffolding Kids Abilities through Education) classrooms under the direction of two licensed school based speech language pathologists
- Developed treatment plans in consultation with the speech language pathologists
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information
- Played an active and compassionate role in meetings with parents, teachers, and clients
- Programmed and modified assistive communication devices for clients when this was the best course of action
Graduate Student Clinician
Cortlandville BOCES
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Advocated for those with special speech and language needs to parents and schools
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students
- Worked with families to help cope with speech disorders and educated parents, siblings, and guardians on how to remain strong support network
- Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs
- Documented developments and regressions in students' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other educational professionals
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John Fisher University
Pittsford, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
John Fisher University
Pittsford, NY05.2020
Skills
- Administer Evaluations
- IEP Goals
- Implement Treatment Plans
- Document Interventions
- AAC Devices
- Special Needs Education
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Cochlear Implants
Additional Information
- Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) for Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing at Syracuse University
- Graduate Student Mentor for those providing speech and language therapy to foreign students in the International Teaching Assistant (ITA) program at Syracuse University
Certification
- TEACCH Certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
OCMBOCES
12.2022 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Oswego Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Crown Road BOCES
07.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Cortlandville BOCES
06.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. John Fisher University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
John Fisher University
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