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AMANDA M. SCANLAN

7641 Falcon Rest Circle,NC

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist with 4 years of experience delivering effective, engaging, and individualized therapy to pediatric clients. Skilled in evaluating and treating a wide range of speech and language disorders, with a strong emphasis on functional communication and evidence-based practice. Passionate about making therapy both meaningful and fun while collaborating closely with families, teachers, and interdisciplinary teams to support holistic progress.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kerr Connect
08.2022 - Current
  • Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
  • Collaborated with special education team to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with communication disorders and learning disabilities
  • Established strong relationships with students, teachers, and parents, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
  • Scheduled, facilitated, and documented IEP meetings in compliance with federal, state, and district timelines
  • Developed IEP goals aligned with academic standards and individual student needs
  • Independently maintained and organized therapy schedule and documentation for caseload of 55 students
  • Advocated for student needs and ensured parent input was valued and incorporated into IEP decisions
  • Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
  • Completed evaluations and screenings in a timely manner to maintain compliance

Clinical Fellowship

KM Pediatric Therapy INC.
06.2021 - Current
  • Administered speech and language evaluations using a combination of clinical observation and variety of standardized instruments including the REEL, PLS-4, GFTA-2, and SSI-3 to contrive information to diagnosis a variety of speech and language disorders.
  • Collaborated with parents and a variety of professionals including Children’s Developmental Service Agency (CDSA) coordinators, occupational therapist, and preschool teachers to maximize treatment potential
  • Treated children with a variety of mild-severe speech, language, and pragmatic delays/disorders using skilled interventions, clinical judgement, and evidence-based practice.
  • Documented daily therapy sessions through ClinicSourse using clinical impressions and acquired data
  • Screened preschool age children at risk for speech and language delays
  • Independently created and maintained daily schedule

Southeastern Communication Specialist Graduate Placement
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Administered speech, language, literacy, and feeding evaluations and cultivated personal care plans based on assessment results
  • Treated children with mild-severe apraxia, mild pre-oral and oral dysphagia, mild-severe speech sound disorders, and autism using a combination of evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and clients’ needs
  • Documented daily therapy sessions using acquired data and clinical impressions.
  • Collaborated and cotreated with occupational and physical therapist

Gigi’s Playhouse Graduate Placement
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Utilized GoToMeeting to provide teletherapy services to clients during COVID-19
  • Administrated speech and language evaluations and created measurable goals based on assessment for children and young adults with down-syndrome
  • Administered treatment for children and adults with moderate to severe speech sound disorders to improve overall speech intelligibility.
  • Partnered with other graduate students and clinical educators to create an inclusive environment
  • Advocated for and educated people with down syndrome and their families

North Carolina Central Speech and Hearing Clinic
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Evaluated adults with developmental disabilities
  • Administrated speech and language evaluation and created measurable goals based on assessment
  • Corresponded with family to create functional goals

Club Boulevard Elementary School Graduate Placement
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with supervisor to treat children with mild-severe speech language disorders using a combination of evidence-based practice, clinical expertise and client needs.
  • Planned and implemented group treatment focusing on different speech and language goals

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

North Carolina Central University
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communication Science Disorders

Appalachian State University
05.2019

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Technology proficiency
  • Assessments
  • Team collaboration
  • Caseload management
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology


Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through ASHA.

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kerr Connect
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Fellowship

KM Pediatric Therapy INC.
06.2021 - Current

Southeastern Communication Specialist Graduate Placement
03.2021 - 05.2021

Gigi’s Playhouse Graduate Placement
09.2020 - 12.2020

North Carolina Central Speech and Hearing Clinic
03.2020 - 05.2020

Club Boulevard Elementary School Graduate Placement
09.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Communication Science Disorders

Appalachian State University

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

North Carolina Central University

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