CAROLINE ADAMS
Saline,MI
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Horse Care Provider and Lesson Leader
Equine Center for Learning
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered tailored riding lessons for clients of various ages with disorders such as aphasia and cerebral palsy, focusing on adaptability and engagement through interactions with horses.
- Implemented health and wellness practices for horses that had diverse medical needs, juggling multiple treatments at a time.
Education
Master of Arts - Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2025
Skills
- Scaffold the difficulty of a task to remain within a clients zone of proximal development
- Work within multiple settings and adjust conduct accordingly
- Work with AAE and clients of diverse socioeconomic status
- Administer assessments with fidelity
- Flexibility during evaluations based on client needs
- Build rapport and connections with clients
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Observed under Elizabeth Koster, MS, CF-SLPR
July 2023
- Observed a medical SLP at the Trinity Health Ann Arbor campus on the medical ICU floor.
- Patient case loads included dysphagia, head and neck cancer, traumatic brain injury, stroke and aphasia, and end-of-life support.
- Specific observations include barium swallow studies, bedside swallow studies, and cognitive screenings.
CSD 391 Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders
Observed under Mary Gallagher, MA, CCC-SLP
August 2023 - December 2023
- Observed a diverse range of clientele across all four ASHA age groups through Master Clinician Network.
- Obtained valuable insight into speech and language therapy and cognitive rehabilitation.
Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network
Observed under Jenny Kileny, MA, CCC-SLP
August 2025
- Observed SLP provider through telehealth appointments working with patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Obtained exposure to SPEAK OUT centered intervention.
Ingham Interdisciplinary School District - Clinical Internship
Daniel Wulfekhuler, MA, CCC-SLP
January 2026 - April 2026
- Administration of standardized and non-standardized assessments.
- Scaffolding to adjust intervention to maintain the zone of proximal development.
- Change communication tone and style for age-appropriate communication.
- Work with diverse socioeconomic status communities.
ACTIVITIES
United States Eventing Association Young Rider Program
Nationally ranked 2021 and 2023
The Eventing Association of Michigan
Timeline
Horse Care Provider and Lesson Leader
Equine Center for Learning
05.2024 - 02.2025
Master of Arts - Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Michigan State University