Annie Beezhold
DeMotte,IN
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP certification and a focus on enhancing communication skills in young learners. Proven ability to implement evidence-based interventions, develop tailored IEPs, and engage families to facilitate meaningful progress in speech and language development across educational settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Perry Township Schools
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Conducted speech-language assessments and interventions for preschool and kindergarten students at Rosa Parks Kindergarten Academy, effectively addressing diverse communication needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized and group therapy using evidence-based strategies to enhance articulation, phonological skills, and receptive and expressive language.
- Collaborate with teachers, related-service providers, families, and other members of the educational team to support student progress and carryover across settings.
- Managed documentation, progress monitoring, evaluations, and IEP-related responsibilities, ensuring compliance with school-based requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist
PediPlay
Indianapolis, IN
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted individualized assessments and interventions targeting early communication, receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, play skills, and functional communication to support overall developmental progress.
- Collaborated with caregivers and early intervention team to establish family-centered goals and strategies that fostered communication development within daily routines.
- Educated caregivers on developmentally appropriate communication strategies and provided actionable recommendations to enhance carryover between therapy sessions.
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
IU Health
Avon, IN
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Delivered targeted interventions for cognitive-communication, language, motor speech, and swallowing needs, enhancing patients' functional communication and safety.
- Assessed and treated patients in acute care and outpatient settings, tailoring approaches to diverse diagnoses to optimize recovery.
- Collaborated with family members and caregivers to discuss assessment findings, treatment plans, and progress, ensuring a supportive care environment.
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Franklin, IN
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed bedside swallow evaluations, videofluoroscopic swallow studies, speech-language evaluations, and cognitive-communication evaluations, supporting accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
- Provided tailored care for patients with neurologic, developmental, pediatric, and medically complex diagnoses, improving their functional communication and swallowing skills.
- Assessed and treated adult patients in acute care and pediatric and adult patients in outpatient care, enhancing patient communication and swallowing abilities.
Substitute Teacher (1st-5th Grades)
Perry Township Schools
Indianapolis, IN
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to address diverse student needs, fostering an engaging and focused learning environment.
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Mary Bryan Elementary School
Southport, IN
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Created individualized evaluation and treatment plans for first- through fifth-grade students with language, articulation, and fluency impairments.
- Created IEPs, participated in IEP meetings, and provided push-in and pull-out therapy.
- Collaborated with school staff and interpreters to support evaluations, parent communication, and student care.
Community Living Support Worker
Ready for Life Academy
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported students with intellectual disabilities through individualized activities, modeling, encouragement, instruction, and progress documentation.
Education
Master of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI08-2024
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI04-2023
Skills
- Pediatric speech and language intervention
- Articulation & phonology
- Receptive/expressive language
- Early childhood communication
- IEPs & school-based services
- Standardized assessment
- Family & interdisciplinary collaboration
- AAC
- Progress monitoring & documentation
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), ASHA
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
PediPlay
03.2025 - 01.2026
Speech-Language Pathologist
Perry Township Schools
07.2024 - 06.2026
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
IU Health
05.2024 - 07.2024
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Johnson Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
Substitute Teacher (1st-5th Grades)
Perry Township Schools
11.2023 - 01.2024
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Mary Bryan Elementary School
08.2023 - 11.2023
Community Living Support Worker
Ready for Life Academy
08.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -
Calvin University
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology -
Calvin University