Deleen P. Carr
New York,United States
Summary
Skilled communication specialist with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York City Department of Education-District 75
09.2015 - Current
- Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), conduct diagnostic evaluations, formulate comprehensive speech-language evaluations and progress reports, design and implement alternative/augmentative communication tools (low tech, no tech AAC systems and devices), participate in parent workshops and trainings, collaborate lessons with classroom staff, and provide therapy to students with developmental delays, and students with autism, and collaborate with Occupational therapists and Physical therapists to develop comprehensive therapy plans to facilitate best practices.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for students with diverse communication needs.
- Implemented evidence-based speech and language interventions to enhance student outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support comprehensive student assessments.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior staff on effective therapy techniques.
- Advocated for resources and support services to improve student accessibility and inclusion.
- Conducted workshops for educators on communication strategies in classroom settings.
- Monitored progress and adjusted therapy plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate communication for non-verbal students.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Led professional development workshops for staff on latest speech therapy techniques and tools.
- Promoted early detection of speech and language disorders through community screening programs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by establishing supportive and encouraging therapy environment.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including schools, private practice, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Integrated cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing diverse needs of patient population.
- Designed and executed research projects to explore new therapy methods, contributing to field's body of knowledge.
- Initiated bilingual therapy program to meet needs of non-English speaking patients, improving accessibility to services.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
- Improved patient outcomes with tailored therapy sessions focusing on articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders for personalized treatment planning.
- Tailored speech therapy techniques to adults recovering from strokes, significantly improving their communication abilities.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among children with similar communication challenges.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all patients.
- Increased patient engagement in therapy through integration of technology and interactive activities.
- Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
- Improved community awareness on importance of early speech and language intervention with public speaking engagements.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and accommodations in educational settings.
- Leveraged patient feedback to continuously improve therapy approaches and techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Evaluated patients and examined mouth, throat and ears using [Type] and [Type] instruments to identify physical impediments.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
Speech-language Pathologist
Harlem Gems-Harlem Children’s Zone
10.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided non-mandated speech-language therapy to students at risk for potential speech and/or language delays. Provided classroom-based support for the teaching staff, conducted parent/staff workshops, provided written treatment plans and clinical updates, provided input to facilitate language rich learning environments.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Private contractor
10.2008 - 08.2015
- Negotiated contract position for speech-language therapy services at a Therapeutic Nursery in Harlem, NY. Provided speech-language therapy to preschool children in a center based developmental center, developed comprehensive speech-language therapy plans according to goals listed on student’s IEP’s, participated in collaborative push in classroom therapy, formulated developmental progress summaries for parents, and developed visual schedules for children as necessary, conducted and/or participated in parent workshops.
Clinical Fellow Supervisor
Legendary Speech
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided meaningful mentoring and feedback to the clinical fellows. Assisted the clinical fellows in developing independent clinical skills. Performed ongoing formal evaluations, using the American Speech-language Hearing Association’s (ASHA) clinical fellowship skills inventory. Conducted required mentoring obligations. Those included at least 6 hours of direct supervision per segment and 6 indirect monitoring activities per segment, including reviewing diagnostic reports/treatment records/plans of treatment, monitoring clinical fellow's participation in case conferences or professional meetings, and/or evaluating the clinical fellow's work by consulting with colleagues or clients and their families.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mt. Sinai Therapeutic Nursery Early Intervention Program
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Developed and implemented therapeutic intervention for birth to three aged children and their families in a language enriched center based therapeutic nursery, formulated diagnostic speech-language progress reports, provided clinically based input to the Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) in accordance with Department of Health Early intervention state guidelines, participated in classroom and clinical team meetings, and maintain daily session logs.
Speech-Language Department Supervisor
Volunteers of America of Greater New York, Parkchester Early Learning Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Duties included direct supervision of clinical speech-language staff, including two clinical fellows in accordance with the New York State and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) standards, conducted individual clinician observations, maintained caseloads for all speech clinicians in accordance with IEP mandates, maintained student records to include IEP’s, session notes, quarterly reports, and progress reports, obtained information about new techniques or products available to enable clinicians to provide optimal therapeutic intervention, coordinated and provided relevant in-service training to the clinical staff, maintained open communication between departments.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Highbridge Advisory council, Daycare Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Provided speech-language therapy to preschool children with various speech and language disorders in a center-based setting. Developed comprehensive speech-language therapy plans according to goals listed on student’s IEP’s, conducted annual speech-language evaluations, completed comprehensive Individual Educational Plans (IEP) based on information obtained during the evaluation process, provided quarterly progress updates to school districts, met with parents on an ongoing basis, provided materials and suggestions to parents to facilitate carryover of skills learning during therapy at home.
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York City Department of Education-District 75, Citywide Speech Services
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), conducted diagnostic evaluations, formulated comprehensive speech-language evaluations and progress reports, participated in a language based therapeutic breakfast/lunch mealtime program, designed and implemented alternative/augmentative communication tools (low tech, no tech AAC systems and devices), used Mayer-Johnson picture communication symbols software, developed oral motor therapy plans as necessary, participated in parent workshops and trainings, conducted collaborative lessons with classroom staff, and provided therapy to students with developmental delays, students with autism, and students with mental deficiencies, and collaborated with Occupational therapists and Physical therapists to develop comprehensive therapy plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sheltering Arms Therapeutic Nursery
07.2002 - 08.2003
- Developed and implemented therapeutic intervention for preschool children in a language based preschool program, formulated diagnostic speech-language evaluations and progress reports-as necessary, developed IEP plans, participated in classroom and clinical team meetings, and maintained session logs.
Home-based Speech-Language Pathologist
Various Agencies
02.2002 - 06.2003
- Planned and provided therapeutic intervention in accordance with Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), provided therapeutic assistance to child care givers/parents, provided progress reports based on therapeutic intervention, participated as part of a therapeutic team of clinicians as per Early Intervention guidelines, and consulted with service coordinators as per EI regulations.
Speech-Language Therapist/Teacher
New York City Department of Education-District 75, Citywide Speech Services
08.1990 - 06.2001
- Developed and implemented Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), formulated diagnostic progress reports, participated as part of the school based support team, provided therapy to students diagnosed with Autism and developmental disabilities, conducted parent workshops, developed and implemented alternative/augmentative communication systems utilizing objects, line drawings, and symbols, developed oral motor plans for students who demonstrated oral structural deficiencies, planned and participated in collaborative lessons with classroom staff, and participated as part of a pilot therapeutic program Nursery program in Harlem Hospital for children prenatally exposed to abusive substances.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
Brooklyn, New York05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology and Audiology
City University of New York, Herbert H. Lehman College
Bronx, New York05.1987
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural awareness
- Effective patience
- Effective verbal communication
- Technical proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Caseload management
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient education
- Individualized education plans
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association-Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
- Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York City Department of Education-District 75
09.2015 - Current
Speech-language Pathologist
Harlem Gems-Harlem Children’s Zone
10.2011 - 08.2015
Clinical Fellow Supervisor
Legendary Speech
11.2010 - 06.2011
Speech-Language Pathologist
Private contractor
10.2008 - 08.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mt. Sinai Therapeutic Nursery Early Intervention Program
12.2007 - 12.2008
Speech-Language Department Supervisor
Volunteers of America of Greater New York, Parkchester Early Learning Center
09.2006 - 08.2007
Speech-Language Pathologist
Highbridge Advisory council, Daycare Inc.
09.2005 - 06.2006
Speech-Language Pathologist
New York City Department of Education-District 75, Citywide Speech Services
09.2003 - 06.2005
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sheltering Arms Therapeutic Nursery
07.2002 - 08.2003
Home-based Speech-Language Pathologist
Various Agencies
02.2002 - 06.2003
Speech-Language Therapist/Teacher
New York City Department of Education-District 75, Citywide Speech Services
08.1990 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology and Audiology
City University of New York, Herbert H. Lehman College
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus
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