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Catina Mercer

Dawson,GA

Summary

Experienced clinical professional with over 12 years of experience in working with children, adults, and families. Experienced working with developing and implementation of client treatment goals. Experienced with administration of standardized assessments, facilitating, and writing plans of care for teens and adults with various medical diagnoses.

Known for organization, compassion, and attention to detail. Enthusiastic to explore a health care field and support individuals and families.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dekalb County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive IEPs for students with complex communication disorders.
  • Developed therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, including students with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and language impairments.
  • Ensured sensitivity to individual student values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective interventions and treatment.
  • Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to student progress and dismissal

SLP Graduate Clinician

Student
06.2006 - 12.2008
  • Demonstrated empathy and support in all client interactions, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for therapy sessions.
  • Utilized a range of assessment tools and techniques to develop targeted intervention strategies for diverse client populations.
  • Documented client progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, maximizing therapeutic benefits over time.
  • Worked with diverse populations to assist them with meeting goals
  • Contributed to the development of interdisciplinary care plans, ensuring comprehensive support for clients with complex needs.

Direct Support Professional

Eastern Carolina Case Management
02.2003 - 03.2006
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal and social goals through care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Supported clients with money management, self advocacy skills, setting and reaching personal goals, and communication skills, ensuring privacy of client records were maintained at all times.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted adults and children with developmental and cognitive disabilities in order to support independence, self care, and communication skills.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.

Habilitation Technician

A Small Miracle Inc.
05.2001 - 02.2003
  • Recorded client behavior and methods to support client progress toward plan of care goals.
  • Noted client responses and results to facilitate interventions and assessment through proper documentation.
  • Trained in the use and implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior, to assist children with developmental disabilities to reach target goals in the areas of adaptive behavior, social behavior, and communication skills
  • Implemented written goals from treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Communicated with parents regarding client response to interventions

Education

Communication Sciences And Disorders

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05-2004

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Patience and organization
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • treatment notes expertise
  • Progress monitoring
  • Caseload management
  • Oral expression
  • Technology proficiency
  • Assessments
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Dekalb County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2025

SLP Graduate Clinician

Student
06.2006 - 12.2008

Direct Support Professional

Eastern Carolina Case Management
02.2003 - 03.2006

Habilitation Technician

A Small Miracle Inc.
05.2001 - 02.2003

Communication Sciences And Disorders

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Carolina University

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