Dwan Wiggins
Crete,IL
Summary
Goal-oriented Speech Pathologist Assistant driven to transform student lives by helping to resolve problems such as stutters or speech delays, as well as addresing underlying emotional or physical issues affecting clear communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
CPS
Chicago, IL
03.1996 - 06.2012
- Strictly abided by regular schedule of speech therapy.
- Evaluated treatment goals and student progress on continuous basis.
- Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input determining student progress.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports.
- Informed students, teachers, and parents about key resources through special promotional events.
- Worked with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders.
Substitute Teacher
South Suburban Schools
South Suburbs, IL
09.2013 - 07.2025
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignments, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading as needed.
- Managed classrooms of elementary and high school students during teacher absences.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL01.1996
Skills
- Outpatient therapy background
- Compliance
- Knowledgeable in pediatric audiology
- Team training and supervision
- Medicaid billing competency
- Student evaluations
- Special education professional
- Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
- Therapy strategies
- Student Diagnosis
Certification
- Certified Substitute Teacher
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
South Suburban Schools
09.2013 - 07.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
CPS
03.1996 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Governors State University
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