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Colleen Sweeney

Medford,NJ

Summary

Enthusiastic school-based speech language therapist with strong interpersonal skills and adept at working with school-aged children of all backgrounds. Committed to advocating for students with communication disorders and helping them achieve their full potential.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Specialist

Lindenwold Board of Education
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage speech language therapy caseload needs of two district K-4 elementary schools
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate delays and disorders of speech, language, and communication skills of elementary school-aged children
  • Provide direct therapy services using evidence-based techniques during individual and group sessions to improve students language, articulation, fluency, and social communication skills
  • Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and families to support and integrate therapy goals into classroom and home environments
  • Plan, create, and lead meetings for students with speech-only IEPs
  • Maintain proper documentation of reports and billing information

Speech-Language Pathologist

Med Travelers- Christina School District
08.2019 - 06.2023
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of children aged 2 to 11 to determine communication and language delays and disorders
  • Utilized evidence-based intervention techniques to improve language, articulation, fluency, and social communication skills in young children
  • Worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate speech therapy goals into classroom and home environments
  • Balanced competing demands and schedules to manage caseloads of various schools
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of therapy sessions, progress reports, and billing information

Education

Master of Science in Education - Speech Language Pathology

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05.2016

Skills

  • Standardized Speech Tests
  • BLS Training
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • IEP Adherence
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Continuous Learning
  • Case Management
  • Technological Proficiency

Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), December 2020
  • New Jersey Speech Language Specialist, May 2019


Timeline

Speech-Language Specialist

Lindenwold Board of Education
08.2023 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

Med Travelers- Christina School District
08.2019 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of Delaware

Master of Science in Education - Speech Language Pathology

Monmouth University

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