DIANE C. AINSON
Branford
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
VocoVision
Wilkesboro, NC
09.2022 - 2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based intervention strategies to enhance communication skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients.
Teletherapist
Wilkes County Schools
Roaring River, North Carolina
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided speech and language services to students in grades K-5
- Attended IEP meetings to review evaluations and plan programs
- Consulted with classroom teachers and team members
Teletherapist
Bridgeport School District
Bridgeport, Connecticut
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided speech and language services to students in grades K-5
- Attended planning and placement team meetings to review evaluations and plan programs
- Consulted with classroom teachers and team members
Teletherapist
West Hartford School District
West Hartford, Connecticut
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided speech and language services to students in grades 5-8
- Attended planning and placement team meetings to review evaluations and plan programs
- Developed home programs for students with multiple disabilities
- Consulted with classroom teachers and team members
Speech Pathologist
Greenwich School District
Greenwich, Connecticut
08.2011 - 06.2020
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to children in grades K-5
- Attended planning and placement team meetings to review evaluations and plan programs
- Participated in monthly Response To Intervention Team meetings
- Provided in-service training to colleagues
- Coordinated and attended monthly parent meetings
- Consulted with classroom teachers
Speech Pathologist Greenwich Evaluation Team
Greenwich School District
Greenwich, Connecticut
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Completed speech and language evaluations for students in grades 1 and 2
- Consulted with Evaluation Team members
- Attended planning and placement team meetings to review evaluation results with parents and school personnel
Speech Pathologist Greenwich Preschool Program
Greenwich School District
Greenwich, Connecticut
08.2006 - 06.2011
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to children ages 3-5
- Provided itinerant speech/language therapy to community preschools
- Co-treated with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and classroom teachers
- Provided in-service workshops for colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents
- Provided services to students in the following categories: Autism, Apraxia, ABA therapy, PECS, Hearing Impairments, FM systems, Cochlear Implants
Speech Pathologist
Rehabilitation Associates of Connecticut
Connecticut
09.2003 - 08.2004
- Provided evaluations, speech and language therapy, and early intervention services for children ages B-3
- Provided parent training
Speech Pathologist
Branford School District
Branford, Connecticut
09.1995 - 06.2003
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services for grades Pre-K-grade 12
- Provided tympanometry and audiometric testing
- Designed home therapy programs
- Provided in-service training to colleagues and parents
- Participated in Kindergarten Screening Program
Speech Pathologist
Milford School District
Milford, Connecticut
01.1989 - 11.1994
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services for children in Pre-K through High School
- Coordinated services with the Birth-3 system as children transitioned to Preschool
- Worked as a lead teacher in a preschool class of children with speech and language delays
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NYBachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology and Audiology
State University of New York
Cortland, NYSkills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Hearing Association
PROMPT Certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
VocoVision
09.2022 - 2026
Teletherapist
Wilkes County Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Teletherapist
Bridgeport School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Teletherapist
West Hartford School District
08.2020 - 06.2021
Speech Pathologist Greenwich Evaluation Team
Greenwich School District
04.2015 - 06.2015
Speech Pathologist
Greenwich School District
08.2011 - 06.2020
Speech Pathologist Greenwich Preschool Program
Greenwich School District
08.2006 - 06.2011
Speech Pathologist
Rehabilitation Associates of Connecticut
09.2003 - 08.2004
Speech Pathologist
Branford School District
09.1995 - 06.2003
Speech Pathologist
Milford School District
01.1989 - 11.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology and Audiology
State University of New York
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
Ithaca College
Personal Information
Title: Speech and Language Pathologist