Emily Payne
Work History
Teacher Assistant
4 Months- Support the social, emotional, cognitive, and communication development of young children through daily classroom activities and interactions.
- Observe children's developmental progress and communicate concerns or notable changes with lead teachers and parents.
- Assist with age-appropriate learning activities, including story time, arts and crafts, group play, and structured classroom activities.
- Adapt interactions and activities to meet the individual needs, abilities, and developmental levels of each child.
Family Advocate
1 Month- Supported children and families by identifying individual needs and connecting families with appropriate community resources and services.
- Built positive relationships with families through professional, compassionate, and consistent communication.
- Maintained accurate case files, documentation, and confidential records in compliance with program policies.
- Demonstrated professionalism, empathy, organization, and problem-solving while working with families from a variety of backgrounds.
Teacher Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Encourage positive communication, social interaction, and conflict-resolution skills among children.
- Maintain consistent routines while demonstrating patience, flexibility, and effective behavior management.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Support the social, emotional, cognitive, and communication development of young children through daily classroom activities and interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
Skills
Academic Summary
Psychology graduate with a 3.89 GPA currently completing Communication Sciences and Disorders coursework in preparation for graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology. Current and completed coursework includes Phonetics, Anatomy and Physiology for Speech and Hearing, Speech Science, Aural Rehabilitation, Neuroanatomy, Introduction to Audiology, Clinical Observation, and Speech and Language Development. Brings a strong academic foundation in human development, behavior, communication, and learning, along with hands-on experience working with young children. Seeking admission to an MSSLP program to further develop the academic and clinical skills needed to become a school-based speech-language pathologist.
Experience
Guided Clinical Observation | Master Clinician & Simucase
30 Hours — In Progress
- Completing 30 hours of guided clinical observation in speech-language pathology.
- Observe assessment and intervention procedures across a variety of communication disorders and client populations.
- Analyze clinical techniques, treatment goals, prompting strategies, reinforcement, and client responses.
- Develop understanding of evidence-based clinical decision-making and professional practices in speech-language pathology.