Amanda Restaino
Ft. Pierce
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant at Whole Child Therapies, skilled in individualized treatment planning and collaborative care strategies. Proven ability to engage children through play-based techniques while documenting client progress with SOAP notes. Known for building strong relationships and fostering a positive learning environment, enhancing communication skills and social development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Whole Child Therapies
Stuart
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans for children with speech disorders.
- Assisted in facilitating a language enrichment program for 20 students.
- Facilitated therapy sessions using play-based techniques to engage young clients.
- Collaborated with licensed speech-language pathologists on client care strategies.
- Documented session notes and maintained accurate client records for compliance.
- Educated families on communication strategies to support home practice efforts.
- Implemented augmentative and alternative communication tools during therapy sessions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share insights.
- Monitored patients' response to treatment interventions and modified approaches accordingly.
- Observed and documented client progress during therapy sessions.
- Conducted therapeutic activities such as vocal exercises and oral motor drills.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and completing paperwork.
- Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Educated families about communication disorders and the best ways to support individuals affected by them.
- Maintained records of patient information including evaluations, treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Instructed caregivers on strategies for managing communication difficulties in home settings.
- Collaborated with other professionals, including teachers, occupational therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Assisted with administering standardized assessments.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends in the field through continuing education courses or seminars.
- Provided support to clients by creating a positive learning environment, engaging them in conversation and providing feedback on their performance.
- Provided instruction on speech production techniques to improve articulation accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare and educational professional to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
- Documented client progress with SOAP notes.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
- Collected and compiled data to document client performance and assess program quality.
- Supported student social thinking by mapping behaviors and creating action plans.
Support Facilitation Teacher
St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie County
05.2022 - Current
- Create and implement compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Instruct students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Help students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Demonstrate appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Define and communicate rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
- Evaluate student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Cultivate classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Adapt instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Team with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Conduct small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Record data to monitor student's progress and indicate areas in need of improvement.
Substitute Teacher
St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie County
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Accommodate students' needs.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
Iona College
New Rochelle, New York12.2021
High School Diploma -
North Rockland High School
Thiells, New York06.2018
Skills
- SOAP notes expertise
- Collaborative care strategies
- Behavior modeling
- Client progress documentation
- Augmentative communication tools
- Early childhood development knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Speech therapy techniques
- Regulation strategies for patients
- Teaching
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Office
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Individualized treatment planning
- Individual and collaborative planning
- Data entry
- Building rapport with students
- Family education and support
- Schedule coordination
- Special Education Knowledge
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Whole Child Therapies
03.2023 - Current
Support Facilitation Teacher
St. Lucie Public Schools
05.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
St. Lucie Public Schools
03.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor's of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
Iona College
High School Diploma -
North Rockland High School
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