ALLIE LETSO
Heilwood,PA
Summary
Speech-language pathologist with experience providing comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children with diverse communication needs. Skilled in case management, speech-language evaluations, IEP development, AAC implementation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support functional communication and educational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
IU8 Early Intervention
06.2025 - Current
- Manage a caseload of 45–50 preschool-aged children with speech, language, social communication, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs.
- Provide primarily push-in services within preschool classrooms while collaborating with multidisciplinary team members.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and reevaluations using standardized and informal assessment measures.
- Develop treatment plans and measurable IEP goals while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Lead IEP meetings for speech-only students and collaborate with families regarding recommendations and progress.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, special instructors, and families to provide coordinated intervention services.
- Conduct AAC evaluations and facilitate device acquisition while implementing low- and high-tech communication supports, including TD Snap.
- Maintain timely and compliant completion of Evaluation Reports (ERs), Reevaluation Reports (RRs), progress reports, and related documentation.
Graduate Internship
Homer Center Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided assessment and intervention services for school-aged students with speech and language disorders.
- Developed IEPs, Evaluation Reports (ERs), and Reevaluation Reports (RRs).
- Collected and analyzed data to guide treatment planning.
Graduate Internship
UPMC Altoona Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Evaluated and treated adults with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Participated in modified barium swallow studies and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Recorded evaluations and treatment sessions in electronic medical records to ensure accurate documentation and continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2020
Skills
- Speech-Language Evaluations & Eligibility Determination
- IEP Development and Case Management
- Evaluation Reports (ERs) & Reevaluation Reports (RRs)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Language Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Parent Collaboration and Coaching
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Standardized Assessments (PLS-5, CAAP-2)
Certification
- Pennsylvania Educational Specialist Certificate
- Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist License
- MBSImP Certified
- SPEAK OUT! Trained Clinician
Additional Clinical Experience
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Clinical Practicum Experiences (2023–2025), Provided intervention across pediatric and adult populations and administered standardized assessments.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
IU8 Early Intervention
06.2025 - Current
Graduate Internship
Homer Center Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Internship
UPMC Altoona Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania