Alysa Haas
New York
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist of 26 years, motivated to make a positive impact on clients using extensive knowledge. Experience working remotely and in person. This includes working with adults in public speaking, accent modification, and improving overall communication. Enthusiastic to support clients, youth through adults with speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Worked with students diagnosed with speech and language receptive, expressive, and pragmatic difficulties, as well as 8 years providing services to students with Dyslexia. Experience providing services to children and teens with PTSD and Trauma. Highly personable and productive clinical professional. ASHA Certified, NYS Licensed and TSSLD.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Alena Mahas SLP PC
2023.11 - Current
- Treated children between grades K-8th with speech and language development problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Communication with parents in regards to student progress
- Recorded results of treatment on SESIS and eWeb
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Theradynamics/National Staffing
2023.01 - Current
- Therapy in SNF, Outpatient, Acute/Subacute, Hospital.
- Conducted treatment for patients in area of dysphagia, cognitive, and speech and language.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support patient progress.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
Speech Language Pathologist
Busy Bees License Behavior Analyst PC & RBSS
2023.08 - Current
- Treated children with Autism, after school, at home.
- Provided tactile prompts to engage students in finding their voice and developing the ability to produce phonemes and words.
- AAC therapy and training
- Wrote progress notes detailing interventions and student responses.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
Speech Language Pathologist
Greenburgh-North Castle School District
2022.09 - 2023.06
- SLP for middle and high school (12-21) students suffering from PTSD and trauma with speech and language developmental challenges.
- Developed creative projects in film and broadcasting to target speech and social skills goals.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
- Incorporated graphic organizers, highlighting, note taking, and study skills to increase academic success.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities by shifting between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Merged speech and language with activities that required communication and conversation with peers and staff (ie, conducting surveys, interviews)
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Contributed to in-person and Zoom/Teams team meetings and collaborated with management in student program decision-making process.
Speech Language Pathologist
ANDRUS The Orchard School
2020.11 - 2022.06
- Evaluating students for speech and language services.
- Completed reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for students with speech and language challenges.
- Built rapport and provided therapy for students K-9th grade with PTSD, Autism/ASD, ADD/ADHD, Executive Function Disorder, Language-Learning Delay, Stuttering, in order to gain trust in order to assess and treat.
- Used visual, verbal, and tactile support to help students with phonemic sound difficulties.
- Assisting teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Participation in CST, CSE, and Clinical Meetings
- Expert in Frontline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Therapists2Go
2019.07 - 2020.12
- In-home therapy treatment for children 3 years-12th grade
- Created tools for instruction.
- Provided instruction and training to parents for follow thru
- Therapy for children and teens diagnosed with Autism/ASD, ADD/ADHD, Executive Function, Developmental Delay, Downs Syndrome, social communication challenges.
- Engaged parents, caregivers, guardians in therapy process to support student progress
- Monitored and recorded client progress in response to therapy
SLP/Focus Instructor/Director of Learning Support
Winston Preparatory School
2004.08 - 2012.07
- Worked with students daily 1:1 diagnosed with Executive Function Difficulties, ADD/ADHD, ASD/Autism, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
- Completed evaluations, interpreted results, wrote reports, and proposed intervention plans, tracked progress.
- Worked with students using several programs including: Wilson Reading System, Orton-Gillingham, Recipe for Reading.
- Revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Applied various teaching methods and ideas to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, working to involve parents in educational goals.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Held in-services on techniques learned through continuing education.
Speech Language Pathologist
Scarsdale And Katonah Lewisboro SD
2003.08 - 2004.06
- Worked with students K-12 diagnosed with verbal and nonverbal learning disabilities including Autism, ADD/ADHD.
- Maintained 2 full days a week caseload at Increase Miller Elementary School and 3 full days a week at Scarsdale School District.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with students.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Evaluated students using different assessments, wrote reports, and implemented therapeutic intervention plans.
- Documented students progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Participated in CSE meetings.
Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor
Burbank, Lennox, And Torrance School District
1997.08 - 2003.06
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests, communicating with teachers and family, writing reports, and implementing therapeutic intervention.
- Managed speech therapy department, including therapists and students. New SLPs, CFY, and students completing their clinical hours. (Torrance and Lennox)
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy and recorded detailed progress notes in student files.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with teachers and administration.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
SLP: Public Speaking & Accent Modification
Say It Successfully
2013.09 - Current
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills, as well as accent modification.
- Met needs of different clients by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Monitored clients progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
- Supported clients in identifying, setting, and achieving personal goals.
- Advised clients on selecting and developing effective study habits and practicing skills.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
Director of Sundance Rehab Speech Therapy Departme
Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation
1995.07 - 1997.12
- Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
- Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
- Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Education
Prerequisites For Speech Language Pathology - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CABachelor of Arts - Theater
Fordham University At Lincoln Center
New York, NYCertification - Arts Management
SUNY Purchase
Purchase06.2017
Master of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology And Communication
New York University
New York, NY12.1996
Skills
- AAC Devices
- Team Collaboration
- Program Management
- Therapy Strategies
- Team Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Assessments & Reports
- SESIS, Frontline, NetHealth
Additional Information
PERFORMING ARTS & EDUCATION:
Northern Westchester Center for the Arts:
Scheduling students, communication with parents and creative staff, administrators, managing all logistics. Building contact list and communication with local businesses and companies to increase enrollment and events. Daily meetings with executive director and staff to market and advertise for upcoming programs and events. Creating flyers, brochures, and contracts. Instructor in theater and dance classes including: ballet and jazz.
Founder and CEO, music production and performance company GoldenSongs
- Executive Producer and Recording artist for music CD called SPASM.
- Responsibilities include: hiring arrangers, musicians, music director, selecting studio and audio engineer, mixer, and master, photographer, graphic designer for logo and cover
- Communication audio engineer and music director, making final decisions before mastering
- Producer and Vocalist for live performances.
- Setting up microphones, working with sound and lighting during tech rehearsals.
THEATER: Producer, educational and community institutions, NY and CA
- Director/Producer/Writer for cabaret performances by students with learning disabilities 3rd grade – Adults including: Sing! Sing! Sing!, A Night of Cabaret, A Tribute to Stephen Schwartz, A Tribute to Broadway, Sing Out! Sing Loud!, Our Corner of the Sky, Little Shop of Horrors, Once Upon a Mattress, The Mad Show, Runaways, Alice in Broadway Land, and Wizard on Broadway. (both written by Alysa Haas)
- Supervising students involved behind the scenes for middle and high school productions.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Alena Mahas SLP PC
2023.11 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Busy Bees License Behavior Analyst PC & RBSS
2023.08 - Current
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Theradynamics/National Staffing
2023.01 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Greenburgh-North Castle School District
2022.09 - 2023.06
Speech Language Pathologist
ANDRUS The Orchard School
2020.11 - 2022.06
Speech and Language Pathologist
Therapists2Go
2019.07 - 2020.12
SLP: Public Speaking & Accent Modification
Say It Successfully
2013.09 - Current
SLP/Focus Instructor/Director of Learning Support
Winston Preparatory School
2004.08 - 2012.07
Speech Language Pathologist
Scarsdale And Katonah Lewisboro SD
2003.08 - 2004.06
Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor
Burbank, Lennox, And Torrance School District
1997.08 - 2003.06
Director of Sundance Rehab Speech Therapy Departme
Sundance Rehabilitation Corporation
1995.07 - 1997.12
Prerequisites For Speech Language Pathology - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
Fordham University At Lincoln Center
Certification - Arts Management
SUNY Purchase
Master of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology And Communication
New York University
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