Alayna Shain
Moro,IL
Summary
During the early years of my undergraduate education, I faced hardship and struggled in identifying my academic and professional career path. I initially pursued a major that didn't align with my strengths, interests, or personal goals. This would result in some academic setbacks. However, once I transitioned into the field of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, my performance, interest, and focus increased drastically. While personal loss in Spring of 2024 brought about additional difficulty, I persevered to maintain my academic progress. Overall, the experiences I have been apart of have strengthened my adaptability, clarified my goals, and deepened my commitment to the desire to further my education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Moog Center For Deaf Education
St Louis, Missouri
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the early stages of language acquisition and communication development with students aged 2-3.
- Provided direct support to students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH), including hands-on assistance with hearing devices such as cochlear implants, hearing aids, as well as bone-anchored hearing aids.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both parents and teachers.
- Gained experience with the use of Phonak sound-system technology to improve auditory skills and focus amongst students in the classroom.
- Supported head teachers in delivering lesson plans for students.
Teacher's Assistant
SIUE Early Childhood Center
Edwardsville, Illinois
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Aided with the further education and development of children aged 3-4 in a structured classroom setting.
- Carried out age-appropriate learning activities to promote social, cognitive, and motor skill growth.
- Kept up with daily routines: meal preparation, hygiene support, fostering healthy habits.
- Observed student behavior and reported concerns to head teacher and staff promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2026
Research Assistant - Undergraduate Research And Creative Activities
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL08-2025
Hearing Screener -
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL04-2025
Skills
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Patience
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptable
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- CITI Training
- SALT Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Moog Center For Deaf Education
08.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
SIUE Early Childhood Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Research Assistant - Undergraduate Research And Creative Activities
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Hearing Screener -
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville