April M. Kuiper
Anchorage
Summary
My unique skill set, ideal for the role of Live-in Resident Manager at Hope Community Resources, is rooted in my training as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). My values are deeply aligned with the principles your organization prioritizes; in particular, these include our need to co-create a sustainable future, my commitment to ethical behavior, and an abiding desire to pursue excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP
VocoVision
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Assessed & treated students in PreK through grade 12 as a speech-language pathologist teleclinician.
- Collaborated with staff in 5 programs including one Speech-Language paraprofessional in a remote school district in Alaska to coordinate direct services & provide consultation.
SLP
Aya Education
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided assessment & intervention services for students in grades 6-8
- Collaborated with educational team to develop IEPs
- Consulted with staff to develop and implement instructional strategies
SLP/Diagnostic Specialist
Reading Write Alaska
03.2018 - 07.2024
- Assessed & remediated literacy impairments for clients aged 4 to 62 years
- Assessed & treated stuttering, articulation, & oral language deficits
- Improved diagnostic billing & report-writing company-wide
- Implemented training & assessment support for SLP diagnosticians
- Delivered family & client education; coached caregivers to guide curriculum planning in homeschool setting
SLP
Providence Transitional Care Center & Extended Care Center
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Assessed & treated Cognitive Communication disorders and Dysphagia in the adult population
- Collaborated with team members to promote patient safety during mealtimes at highest appropriate diet level
- Consulted and coached patients & families in decision-making for safe transition from medical facility to home setting
- Generated home programs & implemented caregiver training
SLP
PAMC Children’s Hospital, Anchorage AK
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Assessed & treated disorders of swallowing, feeding, cognition, articulation & oral language in the pediatric population within varied settings including: Intensive Care, Acute Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, outpatient clinic, home visits throughout the greater Anchorage area
- Performed Modified Barium Swallowing Studies in pediatric population
SLP
Anchorage Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Assessed, provided intervention & managed caseload for Preschool through grade 6 students in 2 schools
- Identified, assessed, and treated previously undiagnosed cleft palate
- Treated speech fluency, oral language, social communication, and articulation disorders
- Provided services in Spanish & English
- Supervised and collaborated with one SLP Assistant
SLP Clinical Fellow
Bilingual Therapies, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Completed assessment, intervention, & caseload management duties as assigned within educational cooperative in Chicago, IL
- Provided diagnostic and intervention services in Spanish & English
- Facilitated IEP meetings & other team meetings in Spanish & English
Education
M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI01.2014
B.A. - Spanish Language & Literature
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI01.2005
Skills
- My expertise interacting with individuals who have cognitive communication differences will enhance my ability to connect with Hope Community support recipients
- My strong verbal and written communication skills will allow me to collaborate and supervise effectively, to coordinate care of support recipients
- I use Evidence-Based Practice to analyze problems, consider stake holder needs, identify and implement solutions, evaluate change, modify course of action, evaluate outcomes, & formulate action plans to solve problems
- The dynamic nature of my profession and my experience in multiple settings has supported my ability to apply a growth mindset to any setting, including a career opportunity outside of my current field
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
SLP
VocoVision
03.2025 - 10.2025
SLP
Aya Education
09.2024 - 11.2024
SLP/Diagnostic Specialist
Reading Write Alaska
03.2018 - 07.2024
SLP
Providence Transitional Care Center & Extended Care Center
02.2017 - 03.2018
SLP
PAMC Children’s Hospital, Anchorage AK
06.2016 - 02.2017
SLP
Anchorage Schools
08.2015 - 06.2016
SLP Clinical Fellow
Bilingual Therapies, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2015
B.A. - Spanish Language & Literature
Grand Valley State University
M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
Calvin University