Brianna Avant
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Diligent Speech-Language Pathologist with comprehensive background in diagnosing and treating speech, language, and communication disorders. Provided individualized therapy plans that significantly improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in patient assessment and therapeutic intervention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Milestone Therapy
07.2023 - Current
- Work with children aged 3-12 with various diagnoses, including articulation disorders, phonological disorders, autism, AAC and language delay
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and write detailed reports
- Create individualized goals and develop intervention plans
- Provide direct speech and language interventions
- Collaborate with other professionals, such as occupational therapists, to ensure holistic care
- Make appropriate referrals to other specialists as needed
- Conduct parent training sessions to support carryover of strategies at home
Speech and Language Pathologist
The Swift School
08.2022 - Current
- Teach language learning strategies in small and large group settings to students with dyslexia throughout the school
- Collaborate with and serve as a resource for teachers to support the speech and language needs of the students
- Provides speech and language recommendations, as well as speech and language intervention when recommended
- Create schedules for the speech-language pathologists on staff
- Conduct language screenings for the admission process to evaluate prospective students
- Maintains effective and efficient record-keeping procedures according to school policy
- Prepares and delivers student assessment data effectively according to school policies
Graduate Clinician
The Hagedorn Village School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided speech language therapy to preschool children with developmental disabilities
- Planned and gathered materials for therapy
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
Graduate Clinician
The Howard School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Pushed into classrooms with students who have learning disorders and language disorders
- Helped teachers and students understand what is unique within language of subject area disciplines, such as Math, Science and Social Studies
- Helped with grammar instruction in speaking and writing
- Engaged in post-analysis of lessons and presentations for improvement of student success
ABA Therapist
Applied Behavioral Consulting
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked with children on the spectrum of Autism, ADHD, and other disorders
- Aided in improving social skills
- Utilized a variety of instructional methods including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, and incidental learning to engage clients throughout therapy sessions effectively.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans, increasing positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Enhanced clients communication skills through targeted, evidence-based interventions and strategies.
- Maintained neutrality when supporting patients despite difficult behavior.
Graduate Clinician
University Clinic at Adelphi University
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Planned and implemented therapy for adult and pediatric populations
- Collaborated with other graduated clinicians to plan and conduct weekly sessions with clients
- Researched therapy approaches targeting stuttering, accent modifications, and articulation
Education
Master’s - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.2022
Bachelors - Speech Communication, Interdisciplinary minor in Communication Sciences
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Fusion Web Clinic
- AAC Device Programming (Tobii Dynavox)
- Technology proficiency
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
References
Available upon request
Professional Presentations
- Language Processing What Does it Really Mean? Swift Institute, 11/01/22
Created and presented a power point presentation open to the community. The seminar focused on language processing, which is used in the educational setting to describe a multitude of behaviors. Discussed the definition, scope, components, and strategies related to Language Processing.
- Mustard Seed Presentation, Guest Speaker, 07/22/21
Created and presented a power point presentation for faculty members of the Mustard Seed organization in Jamaica. The goal was to generate a conversation regarding the importance of helping people with disabilities find alternative ways to communicate their needs.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Milestone Therapy
07.2023 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
The Swift School
08.2022 - Current
Graduate Clinician
The Hagedorn Village School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Clinician
The Howard School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Clinician
University Clinic at Adelphi University
09.2020 - 05.2021
ABA Therapist
Applied Behavioral Consulting
08.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelors - Speech Communication, Interdisciplinary minor in Communication Sciences
Georgia State University
Master’s - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Adelphi University
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