Erin Nesbitt
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing a 15-year background in providing skilled intervention to the school-age population.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Go2Speech
08.2023 - Current
- Provides intervention to elementary students for a variety of speech sounds and language impairments.
- Develops present levels for student to determine strengths and needs.
- Develops goals and determines services times for students based on present level needs.
- Participates as a member and facilitates Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to determine eligibility and current needs to support students.
- Analyzes daily data to determine student progress to develop quarterly progress reports.
- Collaborates with school personnel and other professionals to support students needs.
Speech Language Pathologist
Lighthouse Therapy
08.2019 - Current
- Treats children between ages 5 to 16 with a variety of speech and language impairments.
- Evaluates speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests via digital platform.
- Develops treatment plans based on in-depth knowledge as well as specific student needs.
- Engages parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Monitors student progress according to goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
RiverKids Pediatric Home Health
06.2018 - Current
- Provides home health pediatric evaluation and therapy services to children with speech, language, and feeding disorders.
- Works with families to establish home exercise programs to independently perform therapeutic techniques to maximize carryover and facilitate opportunities for functional communication within the home setting.
- Completes daily session notes to document progression on the plan of care.
- Coordinates with therapy providers to maximize outcomes for patients.
- Communicates additional needs of patient to office staff to make appropriate referrals to other therapy disciplines or other medical professionals.
Speech Language Pathologist
TeleTeachers
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided online intervention to students ages 3-18 in Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.
- Developed and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to meet educational needs of students.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated ARD/IEP meetings to report on present levels of students and develops appropriate annual IEP goals to reflect communication needs of students.
- Collaborated with parents , service providers, teachers, and administration regarding student progress and needs.
- Servesd as case manager for students with speech impairment.
- Analyzed session data to report quarterly progress on annual goals and objectives.
Speech Language Pathologist
Amplio
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Treated children between ages of 3 to 18 through teletherapy services in California, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Texas.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and maintained accurate records to report progress on IEP goals.
- Completed virtual evaluations and determined eligibility based on state eligibility guidelines.
- Performed training and mentoring to SLPs on Amplio's proprietary platform.
Speech Language Pathologist
PresenceLearning
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided online speech and language services to middle school students in the state of California.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and maintained accurate records to report progress on IEP goals.
- Communicated with school and district personnel to ensure continuity of care to allow students to maximize progress in the therapy setting.
- Completed required documentation in the online therapy platform in addition to web-based IEP program utilized by the school district.
Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor
Little Engine Homecare
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided home health pediatric evaluations and supervision of a speech language pathology assistant.
- Completed evaluations, reevaluations, updates plan of care, and submits documentation requested by insurance companies.
- Completed supervision requirements and documentation as set forth by state licensure association.
Speech Language Pathologist
First Steps Therapy Services
09.2010 - 08.2019
- Evaluated and provided treatment to a variety of patients in the home health setting.
- Treated patients with a variety of communication disorders including articulation, phonology, expressive/receptive language, and alternative augmentative communication.
- Responsible for maintaining documentation of therapy visits, re-certifications, and submitting within timelines.
Speech Language Pathologist-Supervisor
Child's Play Therapeutic Homecare/Aveanna
07.2014 - 02.2019
- Performed evaluations and treatment to pediatric home health patients, ages 3-21.
- Supervised 3 speech language pathology assistants and completes required supervision documentation.
- Communicated and collaborated with other service providers, families, and physicians regarding the patients' performance, scheduling, and carryover of skills learned in therapy.
- Completed documentation for daily visits, initial evaluation, reevaluations, progress notes, appeal letters, and any additional information requested by insurance companies.
Speech Language Pathologist
Assessment Intervention Management
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted initial evaluations, reevaluations, and ARDs within timelines established to students Pre-K-5th grade.
- Delivered therapy services to students with articulation, phonological, language, voice, and fluency impairments.
- Provided consultative services to Response to Intervention (RtI) committee to help facilitate and improve communication for students in the general education setting.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records for the district to document progress of each student.
- Completed 3rd party billing for services rendered.
Speech Language Pathologist
Medrec/Complete Medical Staffing
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Evaluated and provided treatment to a variety of patients (adults and pediatrics) in the public school, skilled nursing facility, and outpatient clinic settings.
- Demonstrated competent performance in the following areas: expressive/receptive language in adults and children, phonology, articulation, dysarthria, dysfluency, dysphagia, and augmentative communication.
Education
M.A - Communication Disorders and Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2008
B.A. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL07.2006
A.A.S - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05.2000
Skills
- Patient-Focused Therapy
- Articulation Therapy
- Medical Records Management
- Intervention planning
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Team collaboration
- Pediatrics knowledge
- IEP familiarity
- Relatable nature
- Staff education and training
- Assessments
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence/American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Licensed in the states of California, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Texas, and Virginia.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Go2Speech
08.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
TeleTeachers
08.2020 - 07.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Lighthouse Therapy
08.2019 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Amplio
07.2019 - 02.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
PresenceLearning
11.2018 - 06.2020
Speech Language Pathologist
RiverKids Pediatric Home Health
06.2018 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor
Little Engine Homecare
06.2018 - 08.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
Assessment Intervention Management
08.2017 - 07.2018
Speech Language Pathologist-Supervisor
Child's Play Therapeutic Homecare/Aveanna
07.2014 - 02.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
First Steps Therapy Services
09.2010 - 08.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
Medrec/Complete Medical Staffing
05.2008 - 05.2011
M.A - Communication Disorders and Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
B.A. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier University
A.A.S - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Lake Land College