DESIREE SAWYER
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist and Researcher with over a decade of experience in early intervention and neurodevelopmental disorders. Expert in cultivating interdisciplinary partnerships to bridge the gap between clinical service and innovative speech technology. Committed to sustainable, impact-driven practice that prioritizes family-centered care and cultural competence.
Overview
2030
2030
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
01.2030 - Current
- Integrated Research: Developed a sustainable research agenda by transforming daily clinical observations into formal data-collection protocols.
- AAC Innovation: Spearheaded collaborative projects with technology partners to create adaptive communication interfaces for non-verbal students.
- Mentorship: Supervised graduate clinicians, fostering an environment where service-learning informs evidence-based practice.
Clinical Fellow / Speech-Language Pathologist
From the Beginning Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services
01.2026 - 01.2030
- Early Intervention: Provided specialized support for children with Autism and speech sound disorders in inclusive environments.
- Program Development: Established foundational service-learning partnerships with local community organizations.
- Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborated with SLPs, OTs, and PTs to implement holistic, individualized intervention plans.
Teacher Assistant
From the Beginning Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services
2025 - 2026
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration for therapeutic services.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
Education
Master of Communication Disorders -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2027
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01-2024
Skills
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Autism Specialization
- Certified AAC Specialist
- VitalStim Therapy Certification (Feeding & Swallowing)
- PROMPT Trained (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)
- CPR & First Aid Mandated Reporter
- Civil Rights & CACFP Meal Pattern Training
Timeline
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
01.2030 - Current
Clinical Fellow / Speech-Language Pathologist
From the Beginning Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services
01.2026 - 01.2030
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
Arkansas State University
Teacher Assistant
From the Beginning Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services
2025 - 2026
Master of Communication Disorders -
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Arkansas State University