CHESNEY MUTZIGER
Chamberlain,SD
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship
Eugene Field Elementary School
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Designed and executed individualized education plans (IEPs) to achieve specific student communication goals
- Assessed speech, language, and social communication disorders to inform targeted therapy strategies
- Utilized evidence-based interventions to enhance articulation, language comprehension, and expressive communication skills
- Partnered with teachers, special education staff, and parents to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment
- Provided speech and language therapy services to elementary-aged students with diverse communication needs
Internship
Sanford Health – Acute Care
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to develop and implement patient-focused, individualized treatment plans
- Assess and treat patients with dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and voice disorders
- Conducted instrumental swallowing assessments, FEES, and bedside evaluations to inform treatment strategies
- Educated patients and caregivers on swallowing safety and effective communication techniques to enhance patient outcomes
- Adjusted interventions based on patient progress and medical status in fast-paced acute care setting to ensure optimal care
Manager
City of Chamberlain Summer Recreation Program
05.2020 - 08.2025
- Oversaw staff management and scheduling processes.
- Addressed parent concerns, ensuring satisfaction and enhancing communication regarding programs and children.
- Ensured smooth operation of programs through effective management.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills while solving problems in a dynamic setting.
- Supervised groups of children, fostering a positive environment and effectively managing behavior.
- Tailored activities for various ages and abilities.
Childcare Provider
Busy Bees Daycare
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with a 4-person team to ensure safe, quality childcare services for children six weeks to six years old.
- Assisted in organizing fun, age-appropriate indoor and outdoor projects and activities to enhance children's development.
- Communicated effectively with team members and parents to foster a supportive childcare environment.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the facility.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2024
High School graduate -
Chamberlain High School
Chamberlain, SD05-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Evidence-based interventions
- Effective communication
- Computer skills
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Team Collaboration
- Organized
- Adaptable
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Evaluations
- FEES Training
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellow with Medical Solutions Allied, where my extensive experience in adult speech, language, and swallowing skills can be utilized to improve the lives of patients.
Certification
HIPAA certification 2025, CPR Certification 2026
Local Involvement
- Member of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
- Assist with Special Olympics programs in Vermillion, SD
Timeline
Internship
Eugene Field Elementary School
08.2025 - 12.2025
Internship
Sanford Health – Acute Care
05.2025 - 08.2025
Childcare Provider
Busy Bees Daycare
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manager
City of Chamberlain Summer Recreation Program
05.2020 - 08.2025
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Dakota
High School graduate -
Chamberlain High School