Deborah Atkins
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Recently retired Speech Language Pathologist/teacher of record and Exceptional Student Staffing Specialist with 47 years of experience in public education. Primary area of expertise is with high school-level students. Strong desire to stay connected with the educational process following retirement. Interest in assisting teachers and collaborating with teachers, as appropriate.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Staffing Specialist Exceptional Student Education
Lee District Schools
Fort Myers, FL
11.2017 - 06.2025
- Ensured compliance of IEP development with state and federal laws.
- Collaborated with administrators and educators to deliver tailored services for Exceptional Education Students.
- Shared crucial information from District Staff Meetings with assigned ESE staff.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carmel Clay Schools
Carmel, Indiana
01.1976 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions for speech and language disorders.
- Provided direct therapy services to students in one-on-one or group settings.
- Trained staff on speech-language strategies to support classroom engagement.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and goals.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lee County Schools
Fort Myers, FL
03.2001 - 11.2017
- Job assignment was as the Speech/Language Pathologist and teacher of record for the very specific class for students from Lee county, Intensive Language, in the center site District classroom at Fort Myers High School.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1976
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-1975
Skills
- Effective communication, with lifelong dedication to engagement and interaction with students, to improve education and life experiences Strong respect for the school administration and staff, with the aim to follow and adhere to all school rules and code of conduct for staff and students Lifelong learner with a desire to continue engagement in the field of education
Timeline
Staffing Specialist Exceptional Student Education
Lee District Schools
11.2017 - 06.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lee County Schools
03.2001 - 11.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carmel Clay Schools
01.1976 - 06.2025
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Purdue University
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