Emma Burley
Lancaster
Summary
Devoted and empathetic Speech-Language Pathologist with approximately two years experience supporting clients with complex communication needs in both special education classroom settings and therapy centers. Experienced and skilled in assessing, implementing, and supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication users. Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community members to ensure successful integration of speech-language therapy skills into daily activities. Eager to bring empowerment of communication to individuals through individualized support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bierman Autism Centers
Dublin, OH
08.2024 - Current
- Sole speech-language therapy provider for the company within the state of Ohio.
- Provided parent, staff, and management training/presentations regarding speech and language milestones, affective evidenced-based therapy approaches, and AAC information/utilization.
- Trialed, evaluated, and facilitated access to AAC devices for Autistic population.
- Administered speech and language assessments and interpreted findings to create evidence-based treatment plans.
- Documented treatment programs and submitted to insurances for all children qualifying for services, per legal mandates.
- Participated in staff and parent meetings to present treatment progress and collaborate on next steps for intervention.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Services Center of Central Ohio
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized and maintained skilled therapy sessions for students across four different school buildings within the district.
- Provided and implemented appropriate therapy materials catered to the individuals and their specific needs.
- Administered formal and informal assessments, interpreted results, provided consultation to determine best action moving forward.
- Routinely managed students' caseload ensuring weekly care and inter-department communication to ensure carryover of targeted skills.
- Presented assessment findings and recommendations during IEP and ETR meetings, addressing parent and staff questions and supporting treatment planning.
Graduate Student Clinician
Clinical Experience
Kent, OH
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Inpatient and Outpatient Hospital
- Administered diagnostic speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and voice evaluations.
- Provided speech/language therapy to clients and patients with aphasia, dementia, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
- Conducted comprehensive bedside swallow evaluations and interpreted results to guide patient care.
- Prepared for and conducted Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) to evaluate swallowing function.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2022
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Federal/State Regulations
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Evidenced-based therapeutic techniques
- Caseload management
- Therapy Data Tracking Systems
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Ohio Speech-Language Pathology License
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- SPEAK OUT! & The LOUD Crowd Training – Parkinson Voice Project
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bierman Autism Centers
08.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Services Center of Central Ohio
01.2024 - 07.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Clinical Experience
01.2023 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Kent State University