Amy Kelly
Shoreline,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience at Shoreline and Seattle Public Schools, excelling in literacy development and team building. Proven track record in developing innovative therapy programs and enhancing students' communication abilities through individualized treatment plans. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement in speech-language pathology.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Shoreline Public Schools
09.2010 - Current
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods to staff and students.
- Experience working with a wide variety of ages including Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, Home Based, and Transition Program students (18+ at college level).
- Treatment of students with articulation, language, pragmatic/social, stuttering, and nonverbal students.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and language evaluations.
- Worked with education personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Attended regular IEP and Evaluation meetings to develop appropriate educational plans for students in special education.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Seattle Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2009
- Worked at various Elementary and Middle Schools in Seattle area.
- Experience in both general education class population and special education.
- Documented developments and regressions in students' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles (Oral Motor exercises)
- Worked with education personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Language Disorders
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06-1996
Skills
- Speech-language pathology
- Literacy development
- IEP development
- Continuing education
- Articulation therapy
- Individualized treatment plans
- Documentation skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Diagnostic assessments
- Develop therapy programs
- Administer evaluations
- Time management abilities
- Individualized Education Plans
- American Sign Language
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Document interventions
Certification
- Certified member in Speech Language Pathology, American Speech Language Hearing Association - since 1998
- Current Educational Staff Association (ESA) certificate in Speech Language Pathology
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Shoreline Public Schools
09.2010 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Seattle Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2009
- Certified member in Speech Language Pathology, American Speech Language Hearing Association - since 1998
- Current Educational Staff Association (ESA) certificate in Speech Language Pathology
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Language Disorders
Washington State University
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