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Buffy Trussell

Mansfield,TX

Summary

Flexible Speech-Language Pathologist with passion for assisting students and families in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with 25 years of experience in developing individualized plans to students' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Arlington ISD
Arlington, TX
08.1999 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assessed student's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for students.
  • Mentored and supervised new Speech-Language Pathologists.
  • Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
  • Utilized technology such as iPads during therapy sessions when appropriate.
  • Administered standardized assessments such as the CELF-5 or GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language and articulation disorders in children.
  • Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05-1996

Skills

  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Student Assessment
  • Caseload Management
  • Speech and Language Evaluation
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Consulting Experience
  • Progress Monitoring

Certification

  • Texas Department of Health State License Speech-Language Pathologist
  • American Speech-Language -Hearing Association Member
  • Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Member

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Arlington ISD
08.1999 - Current

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Stephen F Austin State University

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