Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Awards
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Ellen LaFuria

Erie,PA

Summary

Dedicated speech-language pathology graduate student with a strong clinical and academic foundation. Proven experience in diagnosing and treating diverse communication disorders, leveraging evidence-based practices and analytical skills to inform clinical decisions. Recognized for implementing innovative solutions that address the unique needs of clients through collaboration and empathy. Committed to advancing professional expertise and contributing to improved patient outcomes in the field of speech-language pathology.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Assistant

Baron Forness Library
08.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: PennWest Edinboro
  • Supervised undergraduate employees and enhanced student engagement with the library through social media.

Agency with Choice Employee

Barber National Institute
01.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Agency with Choice
  • Provided comprehensive care for my client’s personal and community needs.

President

Graduate National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Edinboro Chapter
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated meetings and events as president of NSSLHA.

Graduate Assistant

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: PennWest Edinboro
  • Performed duties as a graduate assistant under the direction of Dr. West.
  • Developed educational materials and tutoring opportunities for the undergraduate phonetics course to support academic objectives.

Recreational Assistant

Barber National Institute
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Company Overview: Camp Shamrock
  • Designed inclusive recreational activities ensuring optimal participation from adults with disabilities.

Rock ‘n Country Dance Fundraiser Volunteer

Parkinson’s Partners of Northwestern Pennsylvania
11.2024

Volunteer

PennWest Edinboro
11.2024
  • Company Overview: Health Science Day
  • Health Science Day

Volunteer

PennWest Edinboro
09.2024
  • Company Overview: CSD Day
  • CSD Day

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

PennWest Edinboro
02.2025

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders, Deaf Studies

PennWest Edinboro
05.2023

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Analytical
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Organized
  • Insightful

Volunteer Experience

  • President, Graduate National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Edinboro Chapter, 05/01/24, 12/01/24, Facilitating meetings and events, Collaborating with the undergraduate NSSLHA chapter, Delegating tasks to the NSSLHA board
  • Rock ‘n Country Dance Fundraiser Volunteer, Parkinson’s Partners of Northwestern Pennsylvania, 11/01/24
  • Volunteer, PennWest Edinboro Health Science Day, 11/01/24
  • Volunteer, PennWest Edinboro CSD Day, 09/01/24

Awards

  • Outstanding Undergraduate Award, PennWest Edinboro CSD Department, 05/01/23
  • 4.0 GPA Recognition, PennWest Edinboro Honors College, 05/01/23

Accomplishments

  • Outstanding Undergraduate Award
  • PennWest Edinboro Honors College 4.9 GPA Recognition

Certification

  • Modified Barium Swallowing Impairment Profile (MBSImP) - Passed Reliability Zone Test

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited

Timeline

Rock ‘n Country Dance Fundraiser Volunteer

Parkinson’s Partners of Northwestern Pennsylvania
11.2024

Volunteer

PennWest Edinboro
11.2024

Volunteer

PennWest Edinboro
09.2024

Graduate Assistant

Baron Forness Library
08.2024 - Current

President

Graduate National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Edinboro Chapter
05.2024 - 12.2024

Graduate Assistant

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
08.2023 - 05.2024

Recreational Assistant

Barber National Institute
06.2022 - 08.2023

Agency with Choice Employee

Barber National Institute
01.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

PennWest Edinboro

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders, Deaf Studies

PennWest Edinboro

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