Amy Nichols
Livonia,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated Team Leader with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader Livonia ECC & Roosevelt ASD Center
Livonia Public Schools
Livonia, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated transition meetings and IEPs for students moving from Part C to Part B services.
- Managed referrals and scheduled preschool evaluations at building level.
- Collected and analyzed building-based SIP and PBIS data to monitor progress on early childhood learning standards.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers on behavior management and communication strategies.
- Supported students with significant behavior management and sensory needs effectively.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Livonia Public Schools
Livonia, MI
08.2012 - 08.2020
- Delivered direct speech and language services to students with disabilities.
- Administered assessments to evaluate student needs, utilizing both standardized and informal methods.
- Wrote evaluation and progress reports and developed individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Presented progress updates at conferences and annual IEP meetings with families.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to improve communication outcomes.
- Facilitated professional development sessions for staff on effective communication strategies, behavior, and data collection techniques.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lepak & Associates P.C.
Commerce Township, MI
09.2001 - 08.2012
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations and devised treatment plans for pediatric clients in an outpatient setting.
- Delivered individualized and group speech therapy sessions to enhance communication skills.
- Organized annual summer camp and various group programs to promote social interaction.
- Presented workshops and informational sessions to local schools, professional organizations, and pediatric offices.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04-2001
Education Specialist Certificate in Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Leadership and supervision
- Professional development
- Data analysis
- Behavior management
- Student advocacy
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Michigan
- ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Leader Livonia ECC & Roosevelt ASD Center
Livonia Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Livonia Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lepak & Associates P.C.
09.2001 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Michigan University
Education Specialist Certificate in Administration And Supervision - Education Administration
Wayne State University
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