Alexandria Jones
Louisville,KY
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist currently working in the school setting. Experience working with Pk-5th grade student's with a variety of communication disorders. My research interests include the assessment and treatment of culturally and linguistically diverse populations, the recruitment and retention of ethnic/racial minorities, and cultural humility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Screens, assesses, and identifies students with communication disorders, which adversely affect their educational progress.
- Develops and provides services within the student’s educational setting based on goals.
- Participates in the multi-disciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual Education Plan development, and service delivery models.
- Communicates with students who have disorders of communication, their families, caregivers, and other service providers relative to the student’s disability and its management.
- Assists in the development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of students.
- Completes all necessary documentation including, Medicaid billing notes, progress reports, and data collection for annual goals.
Graduate Clinician
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Medical Externship-Spent 16 weeks completing an externship in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Duties included assessing and diagnosing communication disorders, writing daily treatment notes, and collaborating with other professionals.
- Therapy was provided to patients with cognitive disorders, dementia, dysphagia, dysarthria, and aphasia.
Department of Special Education Graduate Assistant
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted faculty members with research using a variety of professional resources and databases.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Helped with the daily operations of the online Blackboard classroom.
- Answered phone calls and performed other office duties in the special education office.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2016
Interdisciplinary Autism Certificate -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2013
Skills
- Flexible and Organized
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Proficient with Google Suite (Docs, Spreadsheet, Forms)
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Evaluation and treatment of a variety of Communication Disorders including articulation, language, fluency, and AAC
- Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology License, Kentucky
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American-Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Data Management for Clinical Research Certificate, Vanderbilt University
- Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialization Certificate, Rice University
Professional Organizations
- Member of the Kentucky Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Member of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing
Honors/Awards
- Dean’s List (2010, 2013)
- President’s Award (2010
- Dean’s Award (2013)
- Colonel Athletic Scholar (2009-2013)
- Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2009-2012)
- Chi Alpha Sigma Award (2012)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Graduate Clinician
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2016 - 05.2016
Department of Special Education Graduate Assistant
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
Master of Arts in Education - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Interdisciplinary Autism Certificate -
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University