Bridget Godson
Fort Knox,KY
Summary
Multi-state licensed and ASHA-Certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with 12+ years of experience, adept at identifying and diagnosing developmental delays and working in a variety of settings with children of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Looking to obtain a Speech-Language Pathologist position in the pediatric population.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Associates In Pediatric Therapy
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluate and provide therapeutic speech services
- Design engaging activities/exercises targeting various skill level
- Utilize sensory room/therapy gym in sessions
- Provide tailored POC to address specific needs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders
- Effectively manage caseload of 42 clients, consistently meeting weekly therapy service goal
- Serve Pre-K- 8th private school and APT clinic throughout 4-day work week
- Organize and provide monthly speech therapy materials
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sprout & Learn LLC (ABA Clinic)
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Treated 15 toddler to elementary aged children with autism, phonological disorders, expressive/receptive language delays, and apraxia of speech
- Assessed, interpreted results, developed intervention plans, provided progress data, and designed SOAP template for all clients
- Collaborated closely with BCBA providers to develop comprehensive therapy plans
- Provided multi-modal communication techniques (ASL, pictures, AAC)
- Designed, personalized icons AAC device
- Educated personnel on AAC benefits
Speech-Language Pathologist
Geary Rehab
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Selected, administered, interpreted, diagnostic tests and screenings to evaluate expressive/receptive language, articulation, phonological awareness, auditory processing, apraxia, fluency, autism (M-Chat), cognition/memory,(MoCA), feeding and swallowing
- Served over 75+ pediatric clients
- Administered standardized tests: Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool (CELF P-2), Preschool Language Scale (PLS-4) and (PLS-5), Expressive One Word Vocabulary Test (EOWVT) and Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA-3), Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language 2nd edition (CASL-2)
- Modified barium swallow studies in consultation with diagnostic imaging
- Referred to other health care providers as appropriate
- Daily collaboration with multiple disciplines
- Developed individualized therapy plans
- Provided teletherapy services using interactive platforms
Speech-Language Pathologist
Paso Del Norte Early Childhood Intervention
11.2014 - 05.2020
- Evaluated children birth - 3 years
- BDI-2 standardized testing in following areas: self-help/adaptive skills, personal-social skills, expressive/receptive communication skills, gross/fine motor skills, cognitive skills, and feeding skills
- Interpreted results to caregivers
- Collaborated with multiple disciplines for IFSP development
- Clinical judgement for frequency and duration of services
- Referred to appropriate disciplines
- Assessed developmental progress
- Documented parent coaching model
- Provided progress notes/assessment reports
- Routinely educated caregivers to achieve IFSP goals
- Demonstrated strategies, supported implementation
- Executed weekly music group therapy sessions for 15+ clients
- Supported client speech-language skills in public settings
- Adapted/transitioned 40 clients into 1 hour tele-therapy sessions in order to provide continued IFSP service during Covid
Speech-Language Pathologist CF
USD 207
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Evaluated and treated multiple populations: junior high, elementary, and preschool
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans
- Developed short/long-term goals, frequency, and duration of services
- Prepared quarterly progress reports
- Conducted IEP meetings with multiple disciplines
- Continually collaborated with parents/teachers/support staff
- Effectively managed itinerant therapy schedule of over 45 clients
- Commuted to multiple locations (CDC's, Elementary, Junior High)
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Management, Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa08.2003
Skills
- Proficient in pediatric developmental milestones
- Multiple settings experience (school, daycare, home, clinic, tele-therapy)
- Treatment planning SMART intervention goals
- Utilize online/digital therapeutic resources
- Competency in basic ASL
- Experience identifying Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs)
- Passion for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
- Knowledge of AAC for supportive communication
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - October 2014
CPR & AED Re-Certified - January 2024
Current Speech-Language Licensure
State of Texas - August 2014
State of Kansas - May 2020
State of Kentucky - May 2022
State of Missouri - Pending 2024
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Associates In Pediatric Therapy
08.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sprout & Learn LLC (ABA Clinic)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Geary Rehab
07.2020 - 07.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Paso Del Norte Early Childhood Intervention
11.2014 - 05.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist CF
USD 207
07.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Management, Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - October 2014
CPR & AED Re-Certified - January 2024
Current Speech-Language Licensure
State of Texas - August 2014
State of Kansas - May 2020
State of Kentucky - May 2022
State of Missouri - Pending 2024
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