Angela Kennedy
Escondido,CA
Summary
Hardworking speech language pathologist knowledgeable about proper diagnosis techniques and treatment strategies for communication impairments. Eager to help students deal with issues such as stutters as well as physical or emotional problems that affect communication. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Poway Unified School District
San Diego, CA
07.2016 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations of preschool and elementary-age students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Develop appropriate, measurable goals and treatment plans designed to address wide ranging school-based communication needs in collaboration with administrators, school-based professionals.
- Case manage compliant IEPs while maintaining organized and complete student records.
- Establish strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared educational goals.
- Provide professional development opportunities for colleagues related to speech-language pathology practices, including TLCs and Pro Grow Days.
- Clinical supervision of graduate students and CFY SLPs that provide guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Speech-Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
04.2013 - 06.2017
- Evaluated and diagnosed speech and language disorders in young children in home-based, early intervention settings.
- Implemented evidenced-based therapy sessions in the home setting.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues related to cultural competency.
- Conducted and synthesized research related to cultural competency and presented findings at the 2017 ASHA Conference (Philadelphia, PA).
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aurora Public School District
Aurora, CO
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented individualized and group therapy sessions for students with wide ranging communication needs.
- Tailored goals and interventions for culturally and economically diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity.
- Collaborated with administrators and school staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2007
Skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Populations
- Adaptability
- SEIS
- ProAct Trained
- Caseload Management
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - (2009)
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Poway Unified School District
07.2016 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
04.2013 - 06.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aurora Public School District
08.2009 - 10.2012
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Texas At Austin
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara