Anthony Saraco
East Haddam,CT
Summary
Dynamic Research Assistant and Intern at CIU 10 Matternville Preschool and ProCare Physical Therapy, adept in AAC Technology and interpersonal communication. Excelled in constructing data collection techniques and leading therapy sessions, significantly enhancing client communication skills. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities, achieving positive feedback and advancing research on informed consent among individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Internship Student
CIU 10 Matternville Preschool
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Planned and led therapy sessions for preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder
- Therapy administered to the children included: articulation, fluency, pragmatic, receptive, and expressive language therapy
- Coordinated and planned various group art activities to strengthen the student’s speech and language skills
- Communicated with parents/guardians and made materials to promote effective home therapy practice for each individual
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new concepts and techniques as required for different assignments within the program.
Research Assistant
Krista Wilkinson CCC-SLP
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Research focused upon maximizing informed consent among individuals with developmental disabilities undergoing research studies. Particularly working with individuals that have down syndrome
- Planned, coordinated, and constructed data collection techniques
- Constructed visual aids and assisted in constructing VVSDs in order to promote maximization in understanding
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
Internship Student
ProCare Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Interned under ProCare Physical Therapy’s CCC-SLP
- Planned and co-lead therapy for approximately 10 individual clients per day who ranged from 4-74 years old
- Worked with a wide range of disorders including: Selective Mutism, Autism, Parkinson’s Disease, Articulation Disorder, and Aphasia
- Therapy administered to the clients included: articulation, fluency, pragmatic, receptive, and expressive language therapy
- Increased proficiency in high tech AAC programs including TD Snap, Proloquo2Go, Touch Chat, and Lamp
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Brian House Inc.
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-Solving
- AAC Technology Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership Skills
- Research Oriented
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Team Building
Timeline
Internship Student
CIU 10 Matternville Preschool
01.2024 - 05.2024
Internship Student
ProCare Physical Therapy
05.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Krista Wilkinson CCC-SLP
09.2022 - 12.2023
Caregiver, Special Needs
Brian House Inc.
05.2022 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences
University of Connecticut