CAMRYN ZELLI
New York Therapy Placement Services
Oakdale,NY
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Experienced with diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop effective treatment plans. Knowledge of patient assessment and therapeutic techniques for improved communication.
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 Month- Implemented Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems (high-tech devices, PECS, and core vocabulary boards) to reduce task frustration and support functional communication across school environments.
- Collaborated with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Special Education Teachers, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to design cohesive, behavior-supported communication goals aligned with IEP targets.
- Modeled and trained classroom paraprofessionals on AAC modeling, visual prompt hierarchies, and behavior-supported communication strategies to ensure consistent implementation across all 6:1:1 instruction.
Clinical Fellowship
11 Months- Created and continuously modified a schedule of 20+ students in accordance with IEP service mandates.
- Apply various evidence-based treatment approaches with appropriate levels of scaffolding to cater towards individual needs and/or goals, such as for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech Sound disorder, and AAC users.
- Extensive interprofessional practice and collaboration with OT, PT, SEIT providers, and classroom teachers, as well as consistent caregiver communication in order to promote carryover.
- Formulate and present progress updates for annual reviews, ensuring parents and faculty remain informed of student progress.
- Analyze session data to update measurable, evidence-based objectives that accurately reflect current performance levels and promote optimal outcomes.
Graduate Student Clinician
4 Months- Delivered functional treatment to 8-12 patients daily, supporting their life participation goals.
- Provided functional treatment to 8-12 patients per day to fulfill their life participation goal(s).
- Documented patient care in Epic Systems, including daily treatment notes and comprehensive evaluation reports with personalized recommendations for treatment duration, compensatory strategies, and caregiver guidance.
- Documented patient care in Epic Systems, including daily treatment and progress notes, and comprehensive evaluation reports with personalized recommendations for treatment length, compensatory strategies, and caregiver guidance.
- Facilitated shared decision-making in treatment planning through informal assessment methods, including ethnographic interviewing.
Graduate Student Clinician
3 Months- Managed caseload of 30 students, providing pull-out and push-in services to K-5 students with diagnoses including autism, apraxia of speech, and speech sound disorder, promoting individualized learning.
- Translated assessment results and informal screenings into clear, comprehensive evaluations and progress reports.
- Managed a caseload of 30 students, which included conducting pull-out and push-in services to large and small groups of K-5 students with diagnoses such as autism, apraxia of speech, speech sound disorder, etc.
- Evaluated language abilities through administration and scoring of standardized assessments, guiding targeted interventions and supporting student progress.
- Translated assessment results and informal screenings into clear evaluations and progress reports, facilitating informed decision-making for student support.
Graduate Student Clinician
2 Months- Specialized in the management of acquired neurological communication disorders, overseeing a caseload of 7 clients with diagnoses including Thalamic aphasia, Broca's aphasia, Anomic aphasia, and acquired apraxia of speech.
- Created personalized lesson plans for virtual and in-person clients, utilizing a variety of aphasia treatments, including, but not limited to, Semantic Feature Analysis, Multiple Oral Re-reading, Anagram, Copy and Recall Therapy, and Script Training.
- Documented client progress using systematic data tables, producing accurate SOAP notes and comprehensive Final Progress Notes.
- Utilized evidence-based counseling techniques to support client progress in managing mental health concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during case rounds to enhance therapy through an interprofessional approach.
Graduate Student Clinician
8 Months- Treated students with speech-sound disorders and dyslexia, aged 8.
- Administered and analyzed assessments to create comprehensive reports and treatment plans, including Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-3, Woodcock Reading Mastery Test-3, Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5.
- Researched and utilized evidence-based methods such as Orton-Gillingham rules-based teaching.
- Created individualized lessons and activities to maximize client engagement and progress, and facilitated parent coaching sessions for home carryover.
- Individualized lessons were created based upon informal conversations with clients, creating both a safe environment for the clients and an understanding of who each client is.
- Communicated client progress and assessment analyses verbally in parent meetings and through written materials.
Graduate Student Clinician
2 Months- Collaborated with teachers to support English language acquisition for students at a diverse elementary school.
- Administered the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5; screened 20 elementary school children, identifying students requiring additional support.
- Delivered targeted support to identified students through both pull-out and push-in interventions.
- Implemented the Lexia Learning curriculum to assist students with phonological processes, including sound-symbol correspondence, blending, segmenting, etc.
Summer Intern; Human Resources
1 Year 4 Months- Created an organized and personalized filing system for numerous children’s and therapists’ cases.
- Maintained an organized digital system by accurately inputting comprehensive client records (medical histories, agreements) and therapist credentials (licenses, NPIs, liability insurance, background checks) to ensure easy and efficient access for the Human Resources department.
- Gained 50 hours of shadowing experience with Speech-Language Pathologist Lauren Resnick, observing her in-home evaluations of clients with diverse speech and behavioral delays/disorders to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Respite Care Provider
5 Months- Cared for a non-verbal autistic child with various sensory needs. The child required assistance in areas involving daily life skills, where the primary caregiver required a supplementary caregiver.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Minor in Speech and Hearing Science, Minor in Spanish
Skills
Clinical: Patient assessment
Treatment planning
Software: Epic Systems
Microsoft Excel
EnterClaims
Interpersonal: Patient Education
Adaptability
Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence-ASHA (Valid through 12/2027)
- Pharmacy Technician License (Valid through 09/2026)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Western Suffolk BOCES
07.2026 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Fellowship
New York Therapy Placement Services
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Graduate Student Clinician
Spaulding Outpatient Center
05.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Graduate Student Clinician
Jenkins Elementary School
01.2025 - 04.2025Read More
Graduate Student Clinician
MGH Institute Aphasia Center
10.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Graduate Student Clinician
Otis James Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023Read More
Graduate Student Clinician
MGH Institute Speech, Language, and Literacy Center
09.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Summer Intern; Human Resources
Up Wee Grow
05.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Respite Care Provider
Springbrook
05.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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MGH Institute of Health Professions
Master of Science from Speech-Language Pathology
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- ASHA Conference – Boston, MA
- Attendee
- Nov 2023