Passionate and experienced Speech Therapist seeking a role in a collaborative and supportive school environment. Dedicated to mentoring SLPs and delivering high-quality, evidence-based services for diverse student populations, including those with autism, bilingual language needs, AAC users, and developmental delays. An enthusiastic team player committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusive education, with strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication abilities. Poised to contribute to team success, drive positive outcomes, and tackle new challenges with dedication and enthusiasm.
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Dawn Robert-Forbes
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Speech Language Pathologist
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Prepare lesson plans for individual and group therapy sessions
- Provide individual and group sessions for preschool- middle school aged children in the school setting
- Administer standardized, criterion referenced, and informal assessments and write goals based on assessment findings
- Conduct and participate in IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings
- Serve as case manager for students receiving speech services exclusively
- Supervise SLPA providing direct services to students on caseload
- Other clerical duties
Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Flagship Rehabilitation)
Speech Language Pathologist
07.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Evaluated and treated adult patients in need of swallowing, cognitive, language, and speech services
- Provided patient education, family training, and home education programs related to patients specific deficits and strategies
- Lead out a stroke education group
- Attended weekly team conference meetings regarding patient progress and discharge
- Completed assessment reports and daily progress reports
- Billing
Baltimore City Public Schools
Speech Language Pathologist
08.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Prepared lesson plans for individual and group therapy sessions
- Provided individual and group sessions for infants- middle school aged children in the home and school setting
- Administered standardized, criterion referenced, and informal assessments and write goals based on assessment findings
- Conducted and participate in IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) meetings
- Served as case manager for students receiving speech services exclusively
- Other clerical duties
Education
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA
Master of Science from Communication Sciences and Disorders
06.2017
University Overview
Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, AL
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
05.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Intercultural Competence
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
- Creativity and innovation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Union Representative
San Bernardino Teachers Association, San Bernardino, CA
August 2022-Current
- Attended monthly meetings with administration to discuss departmental issues and solutions.
- Advocated for worker's rights by analyzing workplace conditions.
- Represented union members in grievance hearings.
- Served on multiple task forces with other union representatives, department administration, board cabinet members, and human resources to resolve departmental and staffing issues.
- Organized and led union meetings to educate members about their rights, responsibilities, upcoming negotiations, and departmental information.
Clinical Supervisor (Educational Fieldwork I and II)
San Bernardino City USD, San Bernardino, CA
January 2020-Current
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate speech-language pathology undergraduate (SLPA) and graduate students to ensure competency and adherence to best practices.
- Provide clinical guidance on assessments, intervention planning, and treatment strategies for students with speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Oversee the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Section 504).
- Collaborate with teachers, special educators, administrators, and parents to support students’ speech and language development within the school curriculum.
- Conduct observations and provide constructive feedback to enhance clinical effectiveness and student progress.
- Conduct performance assessments and provide constructive feedback to enhance clinical efficiency.
Certification
- Speech Language Pathology Services Credential, Clear, 04/04/19- 05/01/29
- Clinical Certificate of Competence for Speech Language Pathologists (CCC-SLP), Active, Awarded 07/23/18- present
- PRAXIS Speech-Language Pathology Exam, Passed, 08/11/16
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant), 09/01/14-10/8/2022
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
- American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), 07/01/18, present
- California Speech-Language-Hearing Association Member (CSHA), 03/01/15, 12/31/16
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Member (NSSLHA), 01/01/15, present, Member of National organization as well as school chapter, Class representative from 2015-2017 for school chapter, Planned and participated in educational, fundraising, and social events as a part of the social committee, Made announcements to colleagues about various events
- Black Health Professional Student Association Member (BHPSA), 09/01/14, present, Current Director of Public Relations for School of Allied Health, Disseminate information of association events or initiatives directly to student membership within the school assigned, Execute other responsibilities as assigned by the President
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
San Bernardino City Unified School District
01.2019 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (Flagship Rehabilitation)
07.2018 - 12.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2018
Oakwood University
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish
Loma Linda University
Master of Science from Communication Sciences and Disorders