Damilola N. Onilenla
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Educational Leader bringing 10-year background in education adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. of diverse experience supervising clinical students in language, cognition, and motor speech disorders. Including years of experience as a supervisory speech therapy liaison between the Department of Speech- Language Pathology at Seton Hall University and the NYCDOE. Committed to creating a productive educational experience. Specialized in training clinical students, educators and parents with resources related to speech, language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders. Capable of providing immediate response to concerns from parents and school administrators.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York City Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Manage monthly special education meetings with School Based Support Team
- Plan and facilitate group and individual speech/ language sessions for PreK - 12th grade population
- Evaluate results of clinical students’ initial evaluations to determine extent of communication difficulties
- Communicate evaluation results, treatment options, treatment plans and clinical findings with caregivers and teachers to identify areas for improvement
- Coach parents on techniques, treatment reinforcement, and carryover home activities
- Create and implement speech and language goals
- Maintain accurate record of services provided and submit progress reports through special education online system.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
Education Leadership Program Intern
College Of St. Rose, PS 262
Brooklyn, NY
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Served as administrative intern to Principal
- Assisted with implementing best practices for ensuring school operates according to NYCDOE protocols
- Competent with overseeing daily operations, including building maintenance and resource allocation
- Facilitated coordination of staff schedules
- Assisted with the oversight of the development of curriculum
- Encouraged enforcement of school policies relating to themes like discipline and safety
- Coordinate staff training days and works directly with students who need help meeting or setting goals
- Planned and facilitated biweekly Community Meetings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Theracare Early Intervention
Brooklyn, NY
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each child that incorporates established unique communication improvement techniques
- Participated in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
- Administered, scored, and analyzed speech and language diagnostic evaluations.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages birth to 3 with speech and language development problems.
- Delivered therapy to birth to 3 population in their natural environment.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Personal Touch Early Intervention Program
Brooklyn, NY
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Provided diagnostic assessments and therapy for students with communication disorders
- Assisted school personnel in identifying and understanding students with communication deficits
- Discussed treatment options with parents and/or caregivers of each child to determine next steps.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages birth to 3 with speech and language development problems.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sunny Days Inc
Brooklyn, NY
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Individually taught children proper speech, reading, and writing techniques, and other communication methods
- Maintained accurate record of services provided and submit evaluation reports and monthly progress reports in timely manner
- Maintained proper documentation to comply with state regulations.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and other related service providers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support child's progress.
Education
Educational Leadership Certification Program -
College of St. Rose
Albany, NY05.2019
Master of Science - Education: Literacy
Alfred University
Alfred, NY12.2014
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
Seton Hall University
05.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Publisher, Outlook)
- Google Suite
- Caseload Management
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Treatment Plan Development
- Communication Strategies
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Meetings
- Speech Exercises
- Progress Monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reading Comprehension
Additional Information
- Girl Scout Troop Leader
- Helping Young People Excel, INC. (H.Y.P.E) Mentor
- Instilling My Ability to Naturally Embrace Excellence, Org. (I.M.A.N.E.E.)Mentor and Board Member
Affiliations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certification
(SDL) New York State School District Leader Advanced, Professional Certificate
(SBL) New York State School Building Leader, Initial Certificate
New York State Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
(ASHA) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence
New York State Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, Professional Certificate
New Jersey Standard Certificate- Speech Language Specialist
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Elementary Education
New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Special Education
Work Availability
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Timeline
Education Leadership Program Intern
College Of St. Rose, PS 262
09.2018 - 05.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Theracare Early Intervention
12.2017 - 08.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Personal Touch Early Intervention Program
03.2015 - 08.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sunny Days Inc
07.2013 - 08.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York City Department Of Education
09.2012 - Current
Educational Leadership Certification Program -
College of St. Rose
Master of Science - Education: Literacy
Alfred University
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Seton Hall University
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