Alysa Busteed
Summary
Family-client centered newly graduated Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong academic foundation, diverse clinical experiences, and passion for making a positive impact on individuals' lives. Experience using specialized course work for early intervention for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Equipped with experience in conducting speech and language assessments, designing targeted goals and therapy plans, and creating an inviting therapeutic environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP Graduate Student Intern
The Therapy Station
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered standardized speech and language assessments including the Arizona-4, Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation 3, Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language 2, and Test of Narrative Language 2 to school aged children
- Worked with a wide variety of disorders including fluency, articulation, phonological, swallowing and feeding
- Implemented evidence based therapy strategies for eliciting speech sounds
- Planned creative and appropriate activities for preschool and school age children
- Documented session data and written notes in EMR
SLP Graduate Student Intern
Hazelwood Early Childhood Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Implemented appropriate intervention for preschool aged students presenting with diverse communication disorders including autism, articulation/phonological disorders, and language delays
- Collaborated with supervising SLP to develop and write appropriate goals for incoming students' initial Individualized Education Plan (IEP) based on diagnostic evaluations from the school district
- Observed multiple initial IEP and annual IEP meetings with supervising SLP
- Planned activities that targeted articulation, pragmatic language development, and key concepts for early language development
- Provided support for students using AAC devices specifically LAMP and Proloquo2Go, to improve functional speech
- Collaborated with other professionals including classroom teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists on ways to integrate AAC with shared students
- Collected formal and informal data to track student progress
University Student Clinician
Fontbonne Eardley Family Clinic
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, tracking progress towards treatment goals
- Treated children and adult clients with a wide variety of communication disorders including apraxia, aphasia, voice, hearing loss, speech and language
- Provided voice therapy using the SPEAK OUT! program for clients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for adults with cochlear implants to enhanced peer support and shared learning experiences
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2021
Skills
- EMR: Fusion and ClinicNote
- Experience with speech and language screenings
- Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
- SPEAK OUT! training
- Strong and professional client relationships
- Interprofessional skills
Timeline
SLP Graduate Student Intern
The Therapy Station
01.2024 - 04.2024
SLP Graduate Student Intern
Hazelwood Early Childhood Center
08.2023 - 11.2023
University Student Clinician
Fontbonne Eardley Family Clinic
08.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Missouri State University