Ann Marie Murphy
Concord
Summary
Dedicated Speech Language Pathologist skilled in therapeutic techniques and patient education. Experience fostering strong relationships with patients and families, leading to improved communication outcomes. Committed to mentoring colleagues and implementing effective communication strategies in a variety of settings, both in person and virtual.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Riverside Local School District
Painesville, OH
08.2009 - Current
- Conducted assessments and developed individualized, evidence based treatment plans to address communication disorders for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to implement effective communication support in classroom settings.
- Streamlined documentation processes for assessments and treatment outcomes to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech language pathology practices.
- Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
- Mentored new speech language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
Speech Language Pathologist
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital
Beachwood, OH
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language deficits in diverse patient populations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance communication skills.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, providing tools/strategies to support patient's communication needs.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Implemented innovative therapeutic techniques to improve patient engagement and motivation during sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy Connections
Painesville, OH
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Evaluated progress through standardized measures, adjusting treatment strategies for optimal effectiveness.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality virtual therapy and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Increased patient engagement in virtual therapy through integration of technology and interactive activities.
- Enhanced communication skills of children, with a wide variety of diagnoses, by developing and implementing individualized education plans via virtual therapy.
- Provided information on speech/language improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-1989
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-1988
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Technology proficiency
- Instructional skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Assistive technologies
- Communication strategies
- Time management
- Behavioral assessments
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Language Pathology
- Ohio State License Speech Language Pathology
- Pupil Services License Ohio Department of Education
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy Connections
04.2017 - 05.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Riverside Local School District
08.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
Bowling Green State University