Allison Grace Kocher
Speech Language Pathology Student
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 interventions in pre-kindergarten, K–3, and 4–6 specialized classrooms at A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative, enhancing communication skills for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, and complex developmental needs within the STAR program.
- Implement individualized, evidence-based therapy targeting expressive/receptive language, social communication, functional communication, and classroom participation in collaboration with interdisciplinary educational staff.
- Supported students with complex communication profiles through AAC interventions, facilitating communication for a student using an eye-gaze AAC system through tailored device modeling and engagement strategies.
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, enhancing their academic and social communication skills.
- Facilitated support for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, AAC needs, and behavioral and social communication challenges, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Executed individualized, evidence-based interventions targeting expressive/receptive language, articulation, and pragmatic skills, promoting effective communication.
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.
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
05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology & Audiology
Miami University
05-2024
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