Anna Guilford
Rome,GA
Summary
Certified Speech Language Pathologist with extensive experience working with school-aged children to support academic and social success in the school setting by overcoming barriers related to speech, language, and communication development. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and implementing evidence-based therapies. Known for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining all timelines appropriately, and holding professional meetings with the student's IEP team. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Floyd County Board of Education
Rome, Georgia
07.2016 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of speech and language skills, enabling targeted treatments and measurable progress tracking.
- Developed and implemented eligibility reports and individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each individual student's needs.
- Organized and executed meetings for eligibilities, data reviews, and IEPs including parents, teachers, school psychologists, and administrators of the student.
- Utilized appropriate technology tools such as augmentative communication devices to aid patients in achieving their communication objectives more efficiently.
- Designed engaging group therapy activities that fostered peer interaction and enhanced social communication skills among participants.
- Mentored graduate student during clinical placement, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and professional growth opportunities.
- Developed and executed data-driven treatment plans, effectively addressing individual student goals.
- Coordinated with teachers and other school staff to ensure a cohesive approach to students' speech-language development within the educational setting.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Floyd Medical Center
Rome, Georgia
12.2018 - 04.2022
- Assessed and diagnosed speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in patients of various age groups.
- Improved patient communication abilities by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, such as Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, for comprehensive patient care and treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient quality of life by working closely with families to develop at-home strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Worked with medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with cognitive and/or hearing impairment.
Education
Master of Education - Speech-Language Pathology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2016
Bachelor of Science in Education - Speech-Language Pathology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA04-2013
Skills
- Evaluation of speech, language, and communication disorders
- Development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs)
- Professional demeanor
- Lead team meetings in a thorough, professional manner
- Early intervention starting at age three-years-old
- Augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC)
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Georgia Organization o fSchool-Based SLPs (GO SSLP)
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) - September 2017 to present
- Georgia State Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Georgia Educator Certificate
- Applied for reciprocity with the Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (in process)
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Floyd Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2022
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Floyd County Board of Education
07.2016 - Current
Master of Education - Speech-Language Pathology
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Education - Speech-Language Pathology
University of West Georgia