Anna Pressman
Kenilworth,Illinois
Summary
Highly motivated and devoted to providing top tier services for families. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Goes above and beyond to assist families in navigating therapeutic and educational services.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading and Math Specialist
Faith Hope and Charity School
Winnetka, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging math and reading curricula to enhance student understanding and enthusiasm for learning.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized instructional strategies tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance through standardized testing and provided targeted feedback for improvement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for staff on effective reading/language teaching methodologies and resources.
- Supported advanced learners through differentiated instruction, offering enrichment opportunities such as independent projects or challenging problem sets.
- Provided targeted support to struggling learners through individualized instruction and progress monitoring.
Speech- Language Pathologist
Winnetka School District
Winnetka, IL
12.2019 - 06.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify students' speech and language needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to enhance communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to improve student outcomes.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to support students' overall development.
- Provided assessment and treatment to a diverse caseload at three different private schools (Faith Hope, Sacred Heart, NSCD).
Speech-Language Pathologist
O'Koon Psychology Group
Glenview, IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to improve communication skills in diverse populations.
- Developed and facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for client growth.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborated with the team of psychologists and Dr. O'koon to ascertain diagnosis and complete comprehensive reports with full academic supports for school districts.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-1997
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA06-1995
Certification
ASHA certified/
Professional Educator License/
Early intervention Specialty (additional degree from NU)/
Illinois State License
Timeline
Reading and Math Specialist
Faith Hope and Charity School
10.2023 - Current
Speech- Language Pathologist
Winnetka School District
12.2019 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
O'Koon Psychology Group
01.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Psychology
James Madison University