ERICA LEVERETT
Speech Language Pathologist
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Speech-Language Pathologist offering experience in clinical evaluations and treatment of a range of communicative disorders. Adept at working cohesively with interprofessional teams to develop individualized plans that meet students' specific needs and enhance quality of life. Skilled in adapting to new situations and managing time to enable efficient completion of numerous tasks within strict deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
King Chavez, Neighborhood of Schools
2023.08 - Current
- Manages a caseload of 48 students from Transitional Kindergarten to 12th grade between two school sites
- Utilizes standard and dynamic assessment measures to perform initial and triennial speech-language evaluations, including the Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language, Social Thinking Dynamic Assessment, Functional Communication Profile-Revised, Dynamic Assessment of Social Emotional Learning, and language samples.
- Prepares comprehensive reports of assessments and client progress to make needed adjustments to treatment plans and discuss during IEP meetings
- Develops engaging session activities to target individualized therapy goals for push in and pull out sessions
- Educates school staff members on use of strategies to support functional communication skills throughout the school day
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Noddin Elementary School
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Administered various speech and language assessments, such as the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Expressive Vocabulary Test, Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, and Social Language Development Test
- Created treatment plans and annual goals tailored to individual students with articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication, motor speech, and fluency disorders as well as students using AAC devices
- Led individual and group therapy sessions for 55 Preschool and Elementary school aged students through implementation of literacy-based and language-rich activities
- Assisted in IEP meetings by presenting assessment results, present levels of performance, and proposed goals to families based on in-depth knowledge of speech and language
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES)
2018.09 - 2021.06
- Provided one-on-one therapy in homes, social groups, and schools for children with developmental disabilities between 2 and 15 years old using Applied Behavior Analysis
- Carried out specialized treatment plans to improve social, communication, and independent living skills as well as decrease self-injurious and maladaptive behaviors
- Recorded and tracked data of client goals and progress through high-technology applications
- Offered parent training to generalize clients' skills across a variety of settings and communication partners
Volunteer Equine Instructor
Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center
2012.07 - 2015.09
- Assisted all forms of equine activities and therapies for children and adults with disabilities, including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and paraplegia
- Supported riders during exercises both on and off horses to increase balance, stability, concentration, emotional regulation, and independence
- Ensured all equipment was functional and correctly adjusted for safety
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
San Jose State University
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
12.2019
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Treatment Plan Development
- Parent/Teacher Education
- Team Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Speech and Language Evaluation
Certification
- CPR/First Aid; American Heart Association
- Trained in Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile
- Required Professional Experience License (SLP)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
King Chavez, Neighborhood of Schools
2023.08 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Noddin Elementary School
2022.08 - 2022.12
Behavior Interventionist
Autism Comprehensive Educational Services (ACES)
2018.09 - 2021.06
Volunteer Equine Instructor
Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center
2012.07 - 2015.09
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Intensive Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
- CPR/First Aid; American Heart Association
- Trained in Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile
- Required Professional Experience License (SLP)
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