Amani Martin
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic Speech Pathologist motivated to make positive impacts on patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing rehabilitation using extensive knowledge of speech and language disorders. Friendly and flexible approach. Knowledgeable in latest Microsoft and Google technologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Virtual Speech Therapist
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated students with standardized tests and assessment protocols.
- Designed and carried out individualized treatment plans for students with language, phonological/articulation, fluency, and pragmatic disorders, down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal expressive disorders, and attention-hyperactivity deficit disorders.
- Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
- Effectively diffused various, contentious IEP meetings with concerned parents, using empathetic listening and providing thorough explanations with confident speaking abilities
- Advocated for those with special speech and language needs to parents and schools.
- Documented developments and regressions in students' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
Speech Therapist
Clark County School District, Elementary Schools
Las Vegas, NV
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs for: Early Childhood Program, Primary and Intermediate K-5 Gen. Ed. populations.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
Graduate Student SLP Intern
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Independently evaluated and treated patients in techniques for more effective communication with: cognitive deficits, dysphagia, dysarthria, traumatic brain injuries, and disorders related to Parkinson’s.
- Often co-treated patients with multidisciplinary personnel (i.e., physical and occupational therapists), consequently gaining holistic views of each patient's rehabilitation progress, and integrating such knowledge into helping improve their communication abilities overall
- Educated patients and family members about various topics including how to improve communication, and independently conducted presentations for strokes, including current data regarding strokes, risk factors, early signs and symptoms, and strategies to prevent recurrences.
Education
Masters of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Maryville University, Town
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelors of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Documentation
Timeline
Virtual Speech Therapist
Fresno Unified School District
09.2022 - Current
Speech Therapist
Clark County School District, Elementary Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
Graduate Student SLP Intern
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Masters of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Maryville University, Town
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelors of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
08.2014 - 05.2018