Corissa L. Gunter
Columbus,MS
Summary
To gain a position with Mississippi State University as an Academic Coordinator
- I am an accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist familiar with all aspects of managing screening, evaluation and treatment activities.
- I have extensive knowledge of articulation delays and disorders, language delays and disorders, and autism program planning.
- I am in my seventeenth year of experience with IEP goal development and initiation, as well as counseling parents and caregivers of individuals with autism.
Licenses:
- Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in Mississippi
- I develop and implement individualized and group therapy for pre-school, elementary, and middle-school children with language delays, articulation disorders, and autism-spectrum disorders
- I work and communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and service providers to provide a network of strategy and support
- I develop and lead workshops designed to educate participants (parents, caregivers, teachers) about speech language disorders, impact on academics and social behavior, and strategies for skill development Skill Highlights .
- I am gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
- I am observant, empathetic, and patient
- I am skilled in time management
- I am proficient in special education rules and practices. professional
- I have extensive knowledge of dysphagia and down syndrome.
- I have knowledge of assistive technology communication devices, and central auditory processing evaluations
- I am culturally aware
- I have CPR training
- I am adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Columbus Municipal School District
Columbus, MS
08.2005 - Current
- Treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation or phonology delays and voice disorders for students of all ages
- Worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome,, Intellectual Disabilities ,Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorder;
- Diagnosed and treated speech and swallowing related disorders
- Conducted regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech therapy
- Strictly abided by a regular schedule of therapy
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia
- Maintained, organized documentation and patient files
- Counseled and made recommendations to patients and their caretakers and families about communicative strategies and devices
- Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input determining student progress
- Established realistic speech therapy goals for the patient
- Executed pure tone, speech, behavioral observation and immittance audiometry to measure hearing acuity.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Performed diagnostic audiometric evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Taught and planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system or hospital.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Education
MS - Education Leadership
Arkansas State University
State University, AR05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Mississippi University For Women
2005
Skills
- IEP familiarity
- Assessments
- Case management
- Experienced in play audiometry
- Relatable nature
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Columbus Municipal School District
08.2005 - Current
MS - Education Leadership
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Mississippi University For Women
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