Amy Stout
Speech-Language Pathologist
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 30-year background in education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rutherford County Board Of Education
Murfreesboro, TN
06.1998 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Assisted speech therapy students in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Conducted standardized assessments of students condition and functional abilities.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded student's progress in response to therapy.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Performed diagnostic audiometric screenings for diverse patient populations.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 20+ with speech and language development problems.
- Collaborated closely with other related service providers to develop comprehensive individual education plans.
- Facilitate learning through Assistive Technology.
Speech Language Pathologist
Trevecca Health & Rehab
Nashville , TN
06.2000 - 06.2001
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Made necessary referrals for modified swallow studies.
- Engaged patient and families in therapy process to support the patient's progress.
- Recommended Speech therapy and training exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech Language Pathologist
Warren County Schools
McMinnville, Tennessee
07.1994 - 06.1998
- Assisted speech-Language therapy students in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Conducted precise assessments of students condition and functional abilities.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech-language therapy goals.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
Speech Language Therapist
Clarksville/Montgomery County Schools
Clarksville , Tennessee
08.1993 - 05.1994
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Treated children between ages 5 to 12 with speech and language development problems.
- Engaged students communication skills with up to date AAC devices.
Speech-Language Therapist
Cheatham County Schools
Ashland City , Tennessee
01.1993 - 07.1993
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Assisted speech therapy students in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
- Treated children between ages 5 to 12 with speech and language development problems.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 09.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 01.1990 - 12.1992
No Degree - Business Administration
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 05.2001 -
Skills
Speech impairments proficiency
Registered Speech Pathologist in Tenness
Speech and language screening
Documentation
Feeding and oral motor therapy aptness
Professional Development
Intervention planning
Staff education and training
Articulation therapy
Case management
Patient assessment expert
Proficient in EdPlan
IEP familiarity
Trained in diagnostics
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
Diagnosing conditions
Color Me Fluent program knowledge
Evaluation teams
Professional School Service Personnel License
Timeline
No Degree - Business Administration
Western Kentucky University
05.2001 -
Speech Language Pathologist
Trevecca Health & Rehab
06.2000 - 06.2001
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rutherford County Board Of Education
06.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
09.1994 - 08.1996
Speech Language Pathologist
Warren County Schools
07.1994 - 06.1998
Speech Language Therapist
Clarksville/Montgomery County Schools
08.1993 - 05.1994
Speech-Language Therapist
Cheatham County Schools
01.1993 - 07.1993
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Middle Tennessee State University
01.1990 - 12.1992