Emma Szark
Graduate Student In Speech-Language Pathology
Pittsburgh,PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Duquesne Speech Language-Hearing Clinic
- Speech Production: Experienced in working with both children and adults in a speech production clinic. Treated clients with dysarthria, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders using individualized, evidence-based approaches. Focused on improving speech clarity and communication across age groups.
- Audiology: Worked with clients in an audiology clinic on tasks targeting binaural separation, auditory memory, and phonemic synthesis. Provided structured, goal-oriented interventions and conducted evaluations to improve auditory comprehension and listening skills.
- Language Disorders and Autism: Worked with children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other language disorders. Gained experience adapting sessions to each client’s communication needs and managing behavioral situations to support effective therapy outcomes.
- Adult Acquired Neurogenic Disorders: Worked with adults with acquired neurogenic disorders using approaches targeting memory, expressive, and receptive language. Applied evidence-based methods including RET, SFA, and interactive reading to support functional communication and cognitive recovery.
- Voice and Upper Airway: Conducted evaluations for clients with vocal cord dysfunction, including detailed case histories and videostroboscopy.
Assistant Group Supervisor/Assistant Teacher
Duquesne YMCA Childcare Center
10.2022 - Current
- I work closely with lead teachers of the four separate child care rooms varying in age, providing support in educating young children as well as catering to their everyday needs.
- I focus on encouraging and supporting early developmental skills through my close work with these children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Duquesne University
Masters of Speech-Language Pathology - undefined
Duquesne University
Skills
Child development
ACADEMIC COURSEWORK
- Pre-Professional Program
- Intro to Communication Sciences and Disorders Language Development
- Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing
- Introduction to Audiology
- Speech Science
- Phonetics
- Clinical Procedures & Observations in SLP
- Neuroscience
- Professional Program
- Clinic I
- Special Topics Seminar
- Acquired Language Disorders
- Assessment
- Developmental Language Disorders & Autism I
- Clinic II
- Neurocognitive Disorders
- Developmental Language Disorders & Autism II
- Clinical Seminar in Professional Issues and Ethics
- Stuttering
- Dysphagia
- Upcoming Fall 2025– Summer 2025
- Clinic III
- Research in SLP
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- Medical SLP Seminar
- Clinic IV
- Motor Speech Disorders
- Voice Disorders
- Clinic V
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Craniofacial Disorders & Pediatric Oral Motor Feeding
- Clinic VI
- Multicultural Issues in the Practice of SLP
- Capstone in Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Practicum Highlights
- VUA Videostroboscopy Evaluation: Conducted thorough voice evaluations using the VALI assessment system, analyzing videostroboscopy recordings to assess glottal closure patterns, amplitude, and vocal fold edge integrity. Used videostroboscopy to establish diagnosis and findings.
- LD & A Evaluation: Evaluated an adult AAC user and provided training for both the client and caregivers to effectively use and navigate the communication device, enhancing functional communication skills.
- ICAN Talk Camp: Worked one-on-one with an adult AAC user during the ICAN Talk AAC camp, supporting daily communication tasks such as visiting museums, going to the mall, and social interactions.
Timeline
Assistant Group Supervisor/Assistant Teacher
Duquesne YMCA Childcare Center
10.2022 - Current
Duquesne Speech Language-Hearing Clinic
Masters of Speech-Language Pathology - undefined
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Duquesne University
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