Beth Spencer
Ashland,KY
Summary
Thank you for considering me for this position of SLP! I am a flexible professional with a passion for assisting students in improving communication. I'm advanced in interpersonal skills with several years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet students' needs. I'm also a highly organized, detail-oriented and a productive in the field of speech-language pathology.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Russell Board of Education
Flatwoods, KY
08.2015 - Current
- Administered standardized assessments such as the CELF-5, CASL and GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language disorders of students
- Developed IEPs and participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for students
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
- Monitored progress of students through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures
- Kept comprehensive notes on student progress and speech to make needed adjustments to treatment
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development
Speech-Language Pathologist
Greenup County Schools
Greenup, Kentucky
08.2006 - 07.2015
- Administered standardized assessments such as the CELF-5 or GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language disorders in students
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple students at once
- Kept comprehensive notes on student progress and speech to make needed adjustments to treatment.
- Developed and participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs
- Monitored progress of students through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for students
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication skills
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY07-2005
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2002
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Speech and Language Evaluations
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Caseload Management
- Goal Setting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- Kentucky Speech Pathology License
- Teaching Certificate in the area of Communication Disorders PreK-12
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Russell Board of Education
08.2015 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Greenup County Schools
08.2006 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
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