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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
2005.08 - 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, AR
05.2020

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
2005.08 - Current

MS - Education Leadership

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Mississippi University For Women
Corissa L. Gunter