ALEXANDRA PHILIPPAS

Provide school-based speech-language therapy and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.

Conducted small group therapy targeting receptive and expressive language goals for grades K-6th.

Utilized Proloquo2go to support non-speaking students.

Provided direct therapy services to individuals with speech and language impairments through Nassau County’s Early intervention and CPSE program.

Created activities/materials including games, worksheets, and visual support to engage clients, while adapting to individual needs.

Maintained detailed records of evaluations, treatments, progress notes/reports, and discharge summaries for each client served.

Educated families on strategies to support and improve communication skills at home.

Collaborated with teachers and related service providers to implement goals across classroom settings.

Experienced working with neurodivergent learners to support aspects of communication including AAC, executive functioning skills, and self-advocacy skills.

• Evaluated and treated individuals with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive disorders in an acute rehabilitation center.
• Conducted detailed assessments of communication abilities, and completed evaluation reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

• Planned and implemented therapy for K-6 students with speech and language impairments.
• Administered and interpreted the CELF-5, GFTA-2, and PPVT-5.
• Supported classroom teachers in carrying over strategies within the classroom.