ANU ANNA JOSEPH

• Currently working in an Elementary school setting at Elk Grove School district, CA
• Provides case management and conducts IEP meetings in a timely manner including scheduling meetings, coordinating with different team members to develop a legally defensive IEP and to ensure that it is followed and implemented efficiently
• Evaluates and diagnose students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
• Conducts goal oriented speech and language therapy services to students in push-in or pull-out models.
• Promptly attends to speech and language referrals by teacher, parent or other professional and make appropriate recommendations.
• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
• Able to implement Response to Intervention (RTI) programs and recommend an assessment if needed.
• Able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity while working with a diverse student population.
• Consults with other team members and teachers regarding student's performance and generalization of clinical progress into a large setting like classroom.

• Worked as Speech Language Pathologist in Public school system in California (Gilroy Unified School District, CA and Hollister School District, CA)
• The job responsibilities included evaluating and treating students with Speech and Language difficulties (Articulation, fluency, language impairment related to specific learning disability, ASD, ADHD, severe disabilities and behavioral/emotional difficulties)
• Gained clinical experience establishing eligibility for Speech Language Impairment based on CA state Educational Code.
• Followed up with speech and language referrals by teacher, parent or other professional in a timely manner and made appropriate recommendations
• Implemented Response to Intervention programs and recommended assessments if needed.
• Worked collaboratively with teachers and parents to achieve maintenance and generalization of a specific language function/skill.
• Communicated effectively and contributed to IEP team meetings to best fulfill the students' needs by recommending appropriate and achievable goals, supports such as classroom and testing accommodations.
• Has experience providing tele therapy speech services to middle and high school students using digital platforms and online resources
• Documented quarterly and semester progress monitoring reports
• Has experience working with preschool, elementary, middle and high school students during extended school year (ESY) programs
• Implemented Alternative and Augmentative Communication using low tech and high tech AAC systems for severely disabled students
• Experience working with SEIS and SIRAS IEP documentation systems.

Speech Language Pathologist at Vineland Developmental Center, NJ (June 2015 – August 2017)

• Carried out routine Speech, language and swallowing evaluation which included assessing communication skills, dysphagia evaluations, choking risk levels and suggesting safe food consistencies
• Provided intervention through diet modifications, compensatory strategies and direct treatment for dysphagia
• Implemented speech and language therapy programs to patients with speech/language and communication deficiencies
• Participated as a team member in Interdisciplinary team meetings and Individual Habilitation programs
• Presented speech/ language/ swallowing in-services and training programs for various professionals and staff

Speech Language Pathologist at Elwyn Services: Mastery Charter School, Philadelphia, PA (September 2014 - May 2015)

• The job responsibilities included evaluating and treating elementary students with Speech and Language difficulties.
• Implemented IEP with appropriate goals and objectives to initiate intervention strategies
• Communicated effectively and contributing to team meetings with other care providers and team members in the decision-making process
• Provided speech and language therapy services based on the goals and objectives, and guided parents to use similar strategies to achieve maintenance and generalization of the developing skills
• Documented weekly progress monitoring reports.

Speech Language Pathologist at Camden City School District, NJ (March 2014 – August 2014)

• Evaluated pre-school and elementary students with Speech and Language difficulties
• Developed IEP with appropriate speech and language goals and objectives and implemented appropriate speech and language intervention
• Conducted IEP- annual review and initial meeting with parents and multi-disciplinary team
• Developed Alternative and Augmentative means of communication systems like communication/picture boards, PECS and Makaton signs with preschool children to improve their functional communication.

• Treated speech and swallowing related disorders under a clinically established supervision plan
• Worked with children of 0-3 years diagnosed with various developmental disabilities
• Assisted in IFSP goal development and provided professional input determining student progress
• Strictly abided by a regular schedule of therapy
• Maintained organized documentation and patient files
• Counseled and made recommendations to patients, their caretakers and families about communicative strategies and embedded coaching
• Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate best course of treatment; especially for feeding and swallowing disorders.
• Communicated effectively and contributed to team meetings with other care providers in the decision-making process.

• Independently assessed, diagnosed and intervened children with communication and speech disorders
• Actively participated in routine Screening for Speech and Language disorders - especially articulation, phonological, voice and fluency disorders at public schools as part of Community Based Rehabilitation Program
• Gave guidance and counseling to parents of individuals with communication disorder regarding the diagnosis and to help them to follow the steps of intervention
• Guided the students at the Undergraduate and Graduate level to assess clients with appropriate assessment tools and identifying the goals and intervention strategies.

• Evaluated and treated students of ages 2-7 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disability
• Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
• Trained teachers and caregivers to facilitate use of alternative and augmentative communication strategies
• Acted as a part of the teaching faculty in training programs for special education and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Worked in the infant stimulation and early intervention program
• Contributed to the team work of related healthcare professionals for service delivery.