Amanda Henson
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Compassionate, motivated Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant of 5 years with experience in school setting, inpatient rehab, and outpatient settings from birth to 21 years old. Flexible and hard-working with competency and understanding of standard billing and evaluation procedures. Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and plan creative and engaging therapy materials. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLP-A / Externship II and III
Dysart Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize student response.
- Provide functional language treatment, both restorative and compensatory, which meet student's functional communication needs and goals.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule activities.
- Conducted research, training and public relations programs to advance speech-language pathology field.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
Externship I
AzOPT Kids Place
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided functional language treatment, both restorative and compensatory, which meets patient's communication needs and goals.
- Counseled, educated, and devised communication strategies with patients and caregivers to ease day-to-day frustration and challenges secondary to cognitive-communication changes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Administered and became proficient in feeding and swallowing assessments.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Evaluated patients and examined mouth and jaw using bite blocks and oral instruments to identify physical impediments.
- Facilitated exploration, training, and implementation of low, medium, and high-tech augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) devices to promote communication.
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Peoria Unified School District
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Implemented treatment plans outlined by supervising SLP intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while gathering data for progress reports.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
West Coast University
Dallas, United States04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.2017
Skills
- Reliable and thorough communicator within interdisciplinary care
- Flexible in scheduling and case management for patient-centered service
- Dynamic education and counseling skills for patients and family
- Commitment to providing evidence-based intervention to optimize function
- Adept in tailoring treatments based on individual needs
- Attentive to management, creation and adjustment of treatment goals for patient-centered outcomes
- Feeding and Swallowing clinical experience
Certification
State of Arizona Licensure as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card
Timeline
SLP-A / Externship II and III
Dysart Unified School District
09.2023 - Current
Externship I
AzOPT Kids Place
05.2023 - 08.2023
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Peoria Unified School District
07.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University