ANNA VISSER
Grandville,MI
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Jenison Public Education
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
Speech Language Pathologist
Paper Plane Therapies
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided outpatient speech and language services to children ages 1.5 years to 13 years old
- Conducted initial evaluations for new clients and completed re-assessments for current clients
- Determined eligibility for clients based on results from formal standardized testing, informal testing and professional observation
- Wrote evaluation reports based on results of formal standardized testing and informal testing
- Conducted standardized and informal assessments using materials such as the Linguisystem Articulation Test (LAT-NU), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool Edition (CELF-P), Kaufman Speech Praxis Test, oral motor examinations, language samples, and parent questionnaires
- Worked with clients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, mild cognitive impairment, fluency disorders, myofunctional difficulties, speech and language delay, and apraxia of speech
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to support clients sensory needs during speech therapy
- Created goals for clients based on needs and determined plans of care
- Communicated with parents on their child's progress and areas of need.
Graduate Student Clinician
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided speech and language services to children ages 2-5 years old, under the supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist
- Lead circle time and provided push-in therapy for 4 special education preschool classes and managed a caseload of approximately 42 students
- Provided therapy to preschoolers in the general education classroom and the Great Start Readiness Program
- Worked with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, mild cognitive impairment, speech and language impairment, phonological disorders, spinal muscular atrophy, developmental delay of speech and language, and fluency disorders
- Helped develop and administer universal screenings for all 3 year old preschoolers
- Created and collected therapy materials to use for group instruction and individual therapy
- Incorporated picture exchange photos and sentence strips into the classroom to support language
- Collected data and analyzed student progress
- Participated and took lead in parent teacher conferences to update parents on their child's progress
- Collaborated on an interdisciplinary team with the schools occupational therapist, physical therapist, autism professional, and classroom teachers
- Conducted standardized and informal assessments using materials such as the Clinical Assessment of Articulation and Phonology Second Edition (CAAP-2), Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language Second Edition (CASL-2), Photo Articulation Test Third Edition (PAT-3), Preschool Language Scale Fifth Edition (PLS-5), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool Third Edition (CELF-3), oral mechanism examinations, and language samples
- Wrote initial and yearly individual education plans (IEP) as well as scheduled and led IEP meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2020
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Patience and Tolerance
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
Volunteering And Community Involvement
- Starlight Ministries, Hudsonville, MI, Volunteer, 01/01/22, Present, Facilitate a group for children who are grieving a death in the family., Serve as a counselor with the children and communicate with them to provide emotional support.
- ALS Association: Michigan Chapter, Grand Rapids, MI, Volunteer, 09/01/19, 07/01/19, Participated in and raised money for the Nana's Run: 5k for ALS., Assisted with outreach to admitted students.
Skills And Strengths
Spanish (intermediate speaking); American Sign Language (intermediate), Research, Customer Service, Organization, Adaptability, Communication, Teamwork, collaboration, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
Certification
- Licensed speech language pathologist with the state of Michigian
- Certification of Clinical Competencies, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Certified in pediatric feeding through AEIOU Food Smart Kids
- Undergoing certification for gestalt language processing through Meaningful Speech
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Jenison Public Education
03.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Paper Plane Therapies
05.2022 - 03.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Saint Mary's College
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Grand Valley State University