Courtney Congdon
Addison,IL
Summary
A certified speech-language pathologist with extensive work in elementary and middle school environments. Organized problem solver who swiftly handles changing caseloads and therapy-related duties. Skilled in conducting speech and language screenings and evaluations. Conducts therapy in push-in and pull-out settings for students in the general education, resource, and self-contained settings and has extensive experience with alternative augmentative communication systems and devices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Community Consolidated School District 15
08.2016 - Current
- Work with 30+ patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Intellectual disability, Articulation, Language, Voice, and Fluency Disorders annually at Carl Sandburg Junior High and various elementary schools.
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Conduct push-in therapy services for self-contained special education classrooms with extensive educational and medical needs including students who are nonverbal and diagnosed with multiple needs.
- Contribute to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Develop evidence-based IEPs that effectively address the unique needs of each student, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Implement group therapy sessions for students with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Customize therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Enhance speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Served as a mentor and supervisor for new Speech-Language Pathologists and graduate students, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Speech-Language Pathologist
South Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated students with Speech, Language, Voice, and Fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Documented developments and regressions in students' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for students with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Developed evidence-based IEPs that effectively addressed the unique needs of each student, leading to improved outcomes over time.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2012
Skills
- Speech and language screenings
- Dysphagia knowledge
- Case management expert
- Special education professional
- Adept in standardized speech and language assessments
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Assistive Technologies / Alternative Augmentative Communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural awareness
- Junior High and Elementary School experience
- Embrace, Infinite Campus, and Power IEP
- Dance Team Coach
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA, 2015-present
Professional Educator License in Illinois, 2014-present
Speech Language Pathologist in Illinois, 2014-present
Timeline
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Community Consolidated School District 15
08.2016 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
South Middle School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Illinois State University
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