Cynthia "Cindy" Weathers
Saginaw,TX
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with thirty plus years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support students' speech/language and communication goals through creative and effective individualized educational planning. Highly personable and productive professional.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Keller ISD
08.2005 - Current
- Enhanced speech and language development in students by designing engaging functional activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive and individualized education plans for students with various communication disorders.
- Evaluated and determined eligibility for students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized and non-standardized assessments and observations.
- Provided teaching for other professionals by organizing training and professional development opportunities specifically in assistive technology/augmentative alternative communication.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed individual needs of each student leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Served as mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists and supervisor for Speech Therapy Assistants and CFY's, providing guidance on best practices while fostering environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Established strong relationships with students, families, and school staff, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared goals.
- Monitored students' progress and adjusted goals and objectives accordingly for caseloads of approximately 100 students provided with direct and indirect therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special School District Of St. Louis County
07.2004 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary CARE team to create comprehensive educational support plans for students with varying levels of educational difficulty.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging and purposeful activities targeting various skill levels.
- Developed evidence-based IEP's that effectively addressed unique needs of each student, leading to improved outcomes with speech/language skills.
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized and non-standardized assessments and observations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morgan County Schools
07.1999 - 07.2004
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive educational plans for students with varying levels of speech/language impairments.
- Evaluated and determined eligibility for students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized and non-standardized assessments and observations.
- Created and implemented individualized educational plans intended to address speech and language impairments in collaboration with other professionals.
- Presented on assistive technology/augmentative alternative communication at regional and state conferences, contributing valuable knowledge to the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sundance Rehabilitation (Skilled Nursing Facility)
06.1996 - 07.1999
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
Speech-Language Pathologist
North Alabama Rehab/HealthSouth Rehab
01.1994 - 06.1996
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Enhanced speech and language rehabilitation in adults who sustained CVA's or TBI's
- Developed leveled engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels for cognitive and language skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during weekly staffings to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Worked in inpatient rehab hospital and outpatient clinic where focus became transitioning back to school, work, and/or home environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas12.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas05.1992
No Degree - Speech Communication
Texas A&M University
College Station, TexasSkills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity and Innovation
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Patience and Tolerance
- Assistive Technologies
- Caseload Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Communication Strategies
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)- 1/1/2024-12/31/2024
- Licensed Speech-language Pathologist, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) - 5/31/2022-5/31/2024
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Keller ISD
08.2005 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special School District Of St. Louis County
07.2004 - 06.2005
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morgan County Schools
07.1999 - 07.2004
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sundance Rehabilitation (Skilled Nursing Facility)
06.1996 - 07.1999
Speech-Language Pathologist
North Alabama Rehab/HealthSouth Rehab
01.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of North Texas
No Degree - Speech Communication
Texas A&M University