Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience at Jefferson County Board of Education, specializing in IEP development and progress monitoring. Proven ability to enhance student communication skills through tailored treatment plans and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in diagnostic analysis and mentoring, effectively managing diverse caseloads to achieve significant student outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jefferson County Board Of Education
08.2009 - Current
Full time, itinerant employee
Provided evaluations of students' articulation, language, fluency, and voice skills and deficits.
Provided screenings of vision and hearing
Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students on caseload.
Scheduled and implemented treatment plans for students on caseload using digital and print materials.
Monitored daily and quarterly progress of students and reported to parents and teachers.
Facilitated IEP, initial referral, reevaluation, and transition meetings for team members.
Monitored students with hearing difficulties and reported to audiologist.
Engaged in collaborative meetings with other professionals, including teachers, administrators, school nurses, specialists, counselors, and stakeholders.
Led special education department as Lead Teacher, MET Chairperson, and MEDC Chairperson.
Mentored fellow special education teachers who are new to field.
Supervised graduate student interns as preceptor for Samford University and University of Montevallo.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jasper City Schools
10.2004 - 05.2009
Contract employee
Covered maternity leave for two different Speech-Language Pathologists at elementary schools.
Implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students in grades pre-K-6.
Evaluated articulation, language, fluency, and voice skills of preschool and private school students.
Developed and implemented treatment programs for preschool and private school students.
Monitored and reported progress to parents and teachers.
Facilitated IEP meetings for teachers, parents, and school staff.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Walker County Board Of Education
12.2002 - 05.2004
Contract employee
Covered medical leave for Speech-Language Pathologist in elementary through middle school.
Managed caseload of 50+ students.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students on caseload.
Scheduled and implemented treatment plans for students on caseload using digital and print materials.
Monitored daily and quarterly progress of students and reported to parents and teachers.
Facilitated IEP, initial referral, and reevaluation meetings for team members.
Engaged in collaborative meetings with professionals, including teachers, administrators, school nurses, counselors, and stakeholders.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jefferson County Board Of Education
08.1998 - 05.2000
Full time, itinerant employee
Provided articulation, language, voice, and fluency services for students in preschool-grade 12 at three different schools.
Provided screenings for vision and hearing.
Developed Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students on caseload.
Scheduled and implemented treatment plans for students on caseload using digital and print materials.
Managed caseload of 50+ students.
Monitored daily and quarterly progress of students and reported to parents and teachers.
Facilitated IEP, initial referral, and reevaluation meeting for team members.
Monitored students with hearing difficulties and reported to audiologist.
Engaged in collaborative meetings with other professionals, including teachers, administrators, school nurses, counselors, and stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
05.1996
Skills
Diagnostic analysis
Articulation, language, voice, fluency and hearing Evaluations
Treatment Plan/IEP Development
Therapy Planning
Individual and group instruction
Communication strategies
Data evaluation
Progress monitoring for goal acquisition
Training and mentoring
Project organization
Team leadership
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year, Corner Middle School 2022
Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Council
ACE Award for continuing education
Affiliations
Member, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 1999-Current
Member, Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 1999-Current