Allison Grace Kocher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace with the ability to handle challenging work with excellent time management skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time clinical placement
A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered push-in and pull-out speech-language therapy across pre-K, K–3, and 4–6 specialized classrooms for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex developmental needs in the STAR program.
- Implemented individualized, evidence-based interventions targeting language, social communication, and classroom participation in collaboration with interdisciplinary staff.
- Supported AAC users, including a student using an eye-gaze system, through device modeling and communication facilitation.
Full-time clinical placement
Redwood at Black Bear Schools
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Delivered IEP-driven therapy for students in grades 2–5 targeting academic and social communication skills.
- Supported students with intellectual disabilities, autism, AAC needs, and behavioral/social communication challenges.
- Implemented individualized, evidence-based interventions targeting expressive/receptive language, articulation, and pragmatic skills.
Part-time clinical placement, Acute Care
UChicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing services to medically complex patients.
- Conducted modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) and bedside swallow evaluations to assess and enhance patient swallowing function.
- Executed language and cognitive-communication assessments for stroke and TBI patients in Neuro ICU to inform targeted rehabilitation strategies.
- Assisted in flexible endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES).
- Acquired experience in cardiac, pulmonary, and burn ICUs, as well as head & neck cancer units, observing care processes in NICU.
- Hyde Park | Acute Care
Part-time clinical placement
Ludden clinic at Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized therapy plans, tracked client progress, and maintained detailed documentation.
- Provided targeted treatment for adults with aphasia and Lewy body dementia, enhancing communication abilities.
- Accumulated over 160 clinical hours providing therapy to clients ages 2–80 in diverse settings.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology & Audiology
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-2024
Skills
- Speech-language intervention
- Cognitive-communication assessment
- Evidence-based therapy
- Language facilitation
- AAC implementation
- Individualized therapy planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- MBSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile), 2025
- SPEAK OUT! Parkinson’s Voice Project, 2025
Leadership Experience
- Special Olympics Bowling — Saint Xavier University
- College Mentors for Kids — Miami University
- Best Buddies — Miami University
Timeline
Full-time clinical placement
A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative
01.2026 - Current
Full-time clinical placement
Redwood at Black Bear Schools
01.2026 - 03.2026
Part-time clinical placement, Acute Care
UChicago Medicine
09.2025 - 12.2025
Part-time clinical placement
Ludden clinic at Saint Xavier University
08.2024 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology & Audiology
Miami University