Colleen O'Connor, M.Ed, CCC-SLP
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 40+ years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District of Palm Beach County
09.1987 - 06.2023
- Create and provide therapeutic intervention to students in the areas of articulation, phonology, fluency, receptive and expressive language, utilizing research based practices.
- Facilitate carryover of taught skills into the educational setting and home environments allowing fro better communication across settings.
- Lead and participate in Child Study Team meetings as an Local Education Administrator (LEA) to determine assessment needs. Then review assessment data to determine educational needs of the student.
- Complete in-depth evaluations to determine therapeutic needs of students, developed IEPs and treatment-plans to meet students needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self Employed
02.1994 - Current
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Provided therapeutic interventions , utilizing evidence based practices to meet the clients individual communication needs.
- Worked with education personnel and families to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
Education
Masters of Education - Speech-Language Pathology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-1985
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Individualized assessments
- Creative and innovative interventions
- Strong documentation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of FLorida 1987-present
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency 1988-present
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Self Employed
02.1994 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District of Palm Beach County
09.1987 - 06.2023
Masters of Education - Speech-Language Pathology
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
SUNY Cortland
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