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Deanna Weiss, M.S., CCC-SLP

Deanna Weiss, M.S., CCC-SLP

Summary

Compassionate clinician with a passion for working with children and adults across populations. Interests include early intervention, fluency disorders, expressive/receptive therapy for minimally verbal clients, and motor speech disorders.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SLP Clinician

Blooming Speech Therapy
Brentwood, USA
02.2024 - Current

Provided child-led, play-based therapy with a focus in fluency therapy and Natural Language Acquisition to early intervention (0-3) and school-aged clients. Worked both in-person and via teletherapy. Developed evidence-based session plans for AAC users and motor speech disorder clients. Completed insurance progress notes and participated in caregiver counseling.

ESL/PESL Instructor

Self-Employed
07.2014 - 02.2024

Provided remote Business English and accent modification (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) services to students and professionals from 25+ different countries.

Graduate SLP Clinician

The Vineyards
Livermore, USA
09.2023 - 12.2023

Provided medical-based speech and swallowing care to the adult and aging populations with a focus in cognition and dysphagia within a skilled nursing (SNF) setting. Administered standardized assessments and participated in treatment planning, chart reviews, and caregiver conferences. Responsible for all daily notes, progress reports, and other official documentation.

Graduate SLP Clinician

Blooming Speech Therapy
Brentwood, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023

Provided child-led, play-based therapy with a focus in Natural Language Acquisition to early intervention (0-3) and school-aged clients. Developed evidence-based session plans for AAC users and motor speech disorder clients. Wrote daily session notes and participated in caregiver counseling.

Graduate SLP Clinician

Durham Elementary
Fremont, USA
01.2023 - 04.2023

Provided direct and indirect speech therapy services to pre-K and elementary clients. Administered standardized assessments, conducted push-in observations, developed evidence-based session plans, and participated in IEP meetings.

Graduate SLP Clinician

Teamwork Therapies
Tracy, USA
08.2022 - 12.2022

Provided remote/in-person speech therapy services to early intervention (0-3), school-aged, and young adult clients, focusing on social communication, expressive/receptive language, and AAC.

Education

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Emerson College
Boston, MA
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Teletherapy
  • Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
  • Fluency Therapy
  • Apraxia Therapy
  • Early Intervention (EI)

Certification

  • Licensed and in good standing in Oregon and California
  • Meaningful Speech - Natural Language Acquisition Certificate Course for Speech Language Pathologists
  • Institute of Language & Phonology - Pronouncing English as a Second Language (PESL Certified)
  • TEFLEN College - TESOL/TEFL (ESL instruction certification)

Timeline

SLP Clinician

Blooming Speech Therapy
02.2024 - Current

Graduate SLP Clinician

The Vineyards
09.2023 - 12.2023

Graduate SLP Clinician

Blooming Speech Therapy
05.2023 - 08.2023

Graduate SLP Clinician

Durham Elementary
01.2023 - 04.2023

Graduate SLP Clinician

Teamwork Therapies
08.2022 - 12.2022

ESL/PESL Instructor

Self-Employed
07.2014 - 02.2024

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Emerson College

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

San Francisco State University
Deanna Weiss, M.S., CCC-SLP