Devorah Kaufman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
VocoVision
Detroit, Michigan
12.2024 - Current
- Provided remote speech-language therapy to K-12 students at American International Academy.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language needs.
- Developed personalized therapy plans tailored to individual client goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Palm Cove Elementary
Pembroke Pines, Florida
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide ongoing speech-language therapy services to autistic students (K–5) to support communication development, including expressive/receptive language and social interaction skills.
- Use evidence-based strategies, such as visual supports, AAC tools, social stories, and play-based interventions, to enhance language and social skills development.
- Implement and monitor Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems, including both low- and high-tech devices, to facilitate communication for minimally verbal or non-verbal students.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Oakland Park Elementary
Oakland Park, FL
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered speech-language therapy services to a diverse caseload of PreK–5th grade students with speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and special education staff, aligning goals with students’ educational needs.
- Conducted therapy sessions targeting speech sound production, vocabulary development, language comprehension, and early literacy skills.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Soliant/VocoVision
New York, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided virtual speech-language therapy services to high school students with a range of communication disorders, including articulation, language, fluency, and social communication needs.
- Conducted remote assessments and progress monitoring to adjust goals and strategies as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions by preparing materials and leading activities designed to improve communication skills.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Communication Consultant Services
North Miami Beach, Florida
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
- Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing treatments.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practice and trends in the field of Speech Language Pathology.
- Monitored patient progress through record keeping and documentation.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Yeshiva Darchei Eres
Brooklyn, NY
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation or phonology delays, voice disorders and social communication for students in K-6 grade.
- Evaluated treatment goals and student progress on continuous basis.
- Detailed interventions taken and student progress in written reports.
- Helped update curriculum according to student requirements by working alongside teachers and administrators.
- Supported student treatment plan and key objectives by involving families in therapy process.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Yeled V'Yalda Early Childhood
Brooklyn, NY
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided in-home and community-based Early Intervention services to young children and their families.
- Used routines-based and play-based models to encourage improvement in receptive and expressive communication skills.
- Provided parent coaching to assist parents in becoming primary models for their children throughout the day
- Evaluated progress using standardized diagnostic tests and professional judgement to plan for next steps.
Clinical Placement
Pine Brook Care Center-Skilled Nursing Facility
Manalapan , NJ
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Diagnosed and treated geriatric patients dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury and stroke, suffering from aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and oral motor/speech disorders including dysphagia, dysarthria, and apraxia.
- Completed informal and standardized evaluations to assess language, cognition and communication.
- Performed bedside oral motor and swallowing assessments in patients with tracheotomy and/or ventilator dependency, to assess PO status, determine candidacy for use of a speaking valve, and establish a functional treatment plan.
- Trained staff on the best practice for assisting residents with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses to provide patients comprehensive care.
- Educated patients, families, and staff regarding implementation of specific strategies and techniques into the individual's daily activities and interactions.
Clinical Placement
Hebrew Academy For Special Children
Monsey, NY
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided individual and group speech, language and feeding therapy for children 3-6 years.
- Delivered services to children with various medical conditions and syndromes; seizure disorder, Alagille Syndrome, down syndrome, craniofacial anomalies, dysphagia, apraxia, and dysarthria.
- Worked with children who are hearing impaired and who have auditory processing disorders.
- Facilitated the use of sign language and communication boards for basic communication.
- Offered education, counseling, and joint therapy sessions with families and staff regarding language stimulation for interaction with the children.
- Participated daily in collaboration with staff on the multidisciplinary team.
Clinical Placement
Kiryas Joel Union Free Public School
Monroe, NY
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnosis
- Executed pure tone, speech, behavioral observation, and immittance audiometry to measure hearing acuity
- Evaluated and treated school-aged children with various disorders and needs
- Provided clinical services to students with language disorders, phonological disorders, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, pragmatic deficits, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impaired children, down syndrome, attention hyperactive deficit disorders, and craniofacial anomalies.
- Participated in and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEP).
- Collaborated with special education team during weekly child case study meetings to discuss, strategize, and implement care delivery strategies.
- Worked closely with the Teacher of the Deaf and learned American Sign Language, to provide services to children who are hearing impaired
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH2019
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY2017
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
- Certificate of Clinical Competence as of 01/2022
- NY Speech Language Pathologist license
- Florida Speech Language Pathologist license
- TSSLD certified
- MBSImP student certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
VocoVision
12.2024 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Palm Cove Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Oakland Park Elementary
09.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Soliant/VocoVision
01.2023 - 06.2023
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Communication Consultant Services
09.2022 - 01.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Yeshiva Darchei Eres
09.2019 - 06.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Yeled V'Yalda Early Childhood
07.2019 - 09.2019
Clinical Placement
Pine Brook Care Center-Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2019 - 05.2019
Clinical Placement
Hebrew Academy For Special Children
09.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Placement
Kiryas Joel Union Free Public School
01.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
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