Experienced professional with over ten years in special education, specializing in speech-language pathology. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, teaching, diagnosis, and building strong community partnerships. Consistently addresses the unique needs of clients and families, facilitating significant progress and growth. Committed to delivering exceptional support for children with disabilities while adhering to school and district policies. A collaborative team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, fostering a positive and cooperative work environment.
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Hi, I’m
Dr. Alonzia Downing
Concord,NC
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CMS Speech Language Pathologist Charlotte, NC
Speech Language Pathologist
08.2009 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Conduct group lessons targeting fundamental speech and language skills in a kindergarten classroom setting on a weekly basis.
- Provide clinical services and evaluations for students with language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, childhood Apraxia of speech, pragmatic deficits, autism spectrum disorders, and attention-hyperactive deficit disorders.
- Participate in and implement Individual Education Programs (IEP).
- Collaborate with special education teams during weekly child case study meetings to discuss, strategize, and implement care delivery strategies..
The Connecting Place At Greater Salem Charlotte , NC
Educational Director & Inclusion Facilitator
05.2014 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Prepare correspondence, accounting, and financial documents for analysis.
- Set up schedules to optimize coverage and take advantage of instructor and staff strengths and training.
- Hire, coach, and direct 10+ instructors in student safety, instructional techniques, and performance requirements.
- Create and implement engaging activities, field trips, and special events to diversify camp life.
- Meet minimum monthly revenue, service, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Lead weekly meetings to review performance and offer direction, motivation, and guidance toward achieving individual and facility goals.
- Maintain and review records and evaluations of staff, programs, and related infrastructure.
- Liaise with a team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Genesis Health Care Charlotte, NC
Speech Language Pathologist
10.2008 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a variety of cognitive-linguistic and swallowing deficits.
- Gain experience administering and analyzing cognitive-linguistic tests for geriatric clients.
- Perform swallowing evaluations bedside and during meals.
- Implement the Red Light, Yellow Light, Green Light Dementia Program.
- Provide in-service training to staff regarding best practices for dysphagia.
- Complete training in diabetes management and RUG Levels management.
- Gain experience in billing Medicare and Medicaid.
Pediatric Theraplay Speech and Language ServicesCharlotte, North Carolina
Speech Language Pathologist
07.2008 - 10.2008
Job overview
- Recruited new and reorganized existing staff assignments to improve productivity.
- Wrote professional evaluation reports, progress notes in a timely manner.
- Participated in Individualized Education Plan meetings, serving to refer students for evaluation, begin IEP in school setting, and transition children to Kindergarten.
- Collaborated and communicated with teachers and other professionals to ensure optimal treatment for all patients. Communicated regularly with parents and guardians.
- Independently organized and arranged case load schedule for optimal productivity.
UNC Health CareChapel Hill, NC
Speech-Language Pathologist
07.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Provide individual speech and language evaluations and therapy to adults with aphasia, dysarthria, Apraxia, traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Aspen Developmental CenterDurham, North Carolina
Speech Language Pathologist
07.2006 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Population: 3 to 5 years of age.
- Provide group and individual Speech and Language Therapy to children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X Syndrome, Articulation Disorders, Language Disorders and Developmental Delay.
- Develop and implement therapeutic plans and activities.
- Devised individualized treatment plans by marrying field knowledge and unique student requirements.
- Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Neal Middle SchoolDurham, North Carolina
Speech Language Pathologist
09.2005 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Treatment focuses on social skills/pragmatics, expressive/receptive language, executive functioning and counseling.
- Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit.
- Able to participate in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) meetings and implementation.
- Created district date collection format to improve communication skills.
Education
Aspen UniversityDenver, CO
Doctor of Education from Educational Leadership
08-2025
University Overview
North Carolina Central University
M.Ed from Communication Disorders
2006
University Overview
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
B.A from Speech Language Pathology
2002
University Overview
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Program planning
- Organizational leadership
- Program evaluation
- Performance standards and analysis
- Data-driven instruction
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal strengths
- Program management
Affiliations
Affiliations
- National Black Association for Speech Language and Hearing Conference
- Parent Advocates for Children and Communication
- Presenter NC Augmentative Communication Association Conference
- North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association
- Teacher of the year in the ARC of North Carolina
- Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
- Member, Alumni Association
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
Memberships
Memberships
- National Speech Language & Hearing Association (local/national)
- North Carolina Augmentative Communication Association
- National Black Association for Speech Language and Hearing
- Culturally Responsive Early Intervention & Assistive Technology Training Program
- Teacher of the year in the ARC of North Carolina
Timeline
Educational Director & Inclusion Facilitator
The Connecting Place At Greater Salem
05.2014 - 08.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
CMS Speech Language Pathologist
08.2009 - 08.2024
Speech Language Pathologist
Genesis Health Care
10.2008 - 11.2008
Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Theraplay Speech and Language Services
07.2008 - 10.2008
Speech-Language Pathologist
UNC Health Care
07.2007 - 07.2008
Speech Language Pathologist
Aspen Developmental Center
07.2006 - 06.2007
Speech Language Pathologist
Neal Middle School
09.2005 - 08.2006
Aspen University
Doctor of Education from Educational Leadership
North Carolina Central University
M.Ed from Communication Disorders
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
B.A from Speech Language Pathology