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Erin Radley

South Lyon,MI

Summary

Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record in building strong relationships and delivering effective therapy for students with communication deficits. Specializes in creating individualized treatment plans and utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance communication skills. Committed to improving the student experience through event coordination and leadership opportunities, fostering collaboration with staff and students. Recognized for excellent oral and written communication skills, creativity, and adaptability. Dedicated to promoting an inclusive school culture and continuously seeking new challenges. Strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Golf Coach

Tanglewood Golf Course
South Lyon, MI
06.2013 - Current
  • Coach of the Summer Junior Golf program at Tanglewood, consisting of six week-long sessions every summer for junior golfers ages 4-12 years old.
  • Taught golf to around 720 children, resulting in a high rate of return junior golfers and repeat family participation (little brothers/sisters attending when they get old enough).
  • Utilized coaching techniques to meet children's needs, with a focus on safety and fun.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with lessons based on course/range availability.

Student Activities Coordinator

Frost Middle School
Livonia, MI
08.2010 - Current
  • Organized and implemented student activities, events and programs. Including developing district wide all-middle school activity nights that bring together 1000+ students from all 3 middle schools. Other events included Free Ice Skating, Field Days, Mental Health Summits, Charity Weeks, Valentine's Singing telegram sales, inclusion activities, and spirit weeks.
  • Collaborated with Livonia Senior Center to develop a grand buddies pen pal program that included 427 students and 60 seniors.
  • Fostered student leadership by advising student council.
  • Advised students on how to initiate new clubs or organizations schoolwide.
  • Monitored budget expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Supervised middle school students to foster ideas for district and school-wide events, helped them create action items list, responsibilities chart, publicity (social media, print and announcements)
  • Supervised the setup of events, chaperone jobs, community wish lists through Sign Up Genius, decorations, and setup/cleanup of event spaces before and after activities.
  • Cultivated relationships with Dairy Queen, Looney Baker, and M Street Bakery to secure discounts or sponsorships.
  • Researched potential vendors for pricing and services related to student activities.
  • Achieved financial goals through managing fundraising efforts (spirit wear sales).

Speech-Language Pathologist

Livonia Public Schools
Livonia, MI
09.2008 - Current
  • Developed practical treatment goals and strategic lesson plans for speech-language impaired students, emphasizing higher-level language-based goals, pragmatic goals, and articulation.
  • Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
  • Effectively tested and developed comprehensive reports of students' needs, baseline data, and goals.
  • Facilitated IEP and MET meetings, guaranteeing appropriate services are provided based on individual student requirements.
  • Planned and performed engaging speech-language therapy through small group, in-class lessons, or individual lessons as needed that addressed social pragmatic skills, higher-level language skills, articulation, fluency, cognitive impairments, or other areas of need with multiple clients.
  • Provided counseling services related to students' issues as they arose.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members (social worker, psychologist, occupational therapist, principal, resource room provider, and parents) to review and develop best practices for each individual student.
  • Successfully managed a large caseload of students with various communication impairments, schedules, and schools.

Education

Master's of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology -

Eastern Michigan University GPA 3.87
Ypsilanti, MI
04.2005

Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Public Relations -

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
06.1996

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Program Development
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Activity Organization
  • Excellent organizational abilities
  • Documentation skills
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Caseload Management
  • Group facilitation
  • Flexibility

Other Employment

  • Speech and Language Systems, Plymouth, MI, Teacher Assistant, 09/02/02, 06/03/03, Worked in a kindergarten classroom with children who have language delays, Helped educate them on letters, numbers, days of the week, months of the year and key words, Worked on fine motor skills with many different activities
  • Plymouth Area YMCA, Plymouth, MI, Coach - Summer Camp Director, 09/02/02, 09/03/03, Summer Camp Director - responsible for 65-80 children per week, set up activities, lesson plans, and field trips, Managed 12 camp counselors, Head Coach for Girls' Volleyball (7-12 years old), Assistant Coach for Girls' Basketball (7-12 years old), Assistant Coach for Boys' Baseball (4-12 years old), Assistant Coach for Boys' Hockey (4-6 years old)
  • Manning Selvage & Lee Public Relations, Detroit, MI, Event Marketing Coordinator, 11/99/99, 04/02/02, Developed GM's Global Event Calendar process and kept the calendar current with pertinent events, Coordinated GM Advanced Vehicles 'Kids Day' at the 6th annual Clean Cities Conference
  • EDS-Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network, Lansing, MI 06/96 - 02/98, Area Specialist Customer Service Representative Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services. Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner. Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference. Resolved complex problems by working with other departments to provide solutions that met customer expectations.

Affiliations

  • American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP)
  • State of Michigan LARA Speech-Language Pathology License

Awards and Scholarships

  • 2023 Livonia Public Schools Gold Star Award nominated by a parent for an outstanding LPS staff member
  • Frost Middle School PTSA Founder's Day Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2019
  • Frost Middle School PTSA Founder's Day Outstanding Student Organization of the Year 2021
  • Assistant 2003-2005, Eastern Michigan University, College of Education, Office of the Dean
  • Ferris State University Women's Golf Team 1992-1996 Team Captain 1995-96
  • University Panhellenic Council Greek Woman of the Year 1995

References

  • Cathy Burr, Unified Champion Schools Coordinator for Southeast Michigan, Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 229-3858
  • High Lipsky, Teacher and Former Team Lead at Franklin High School Transition Program, Franklin High School, Livonia Public Schools, 31000 Joy Road, Livonia, MI, 48154, (734) 716-9006
  • Brad Stedry, Golf Professional at Tanglewood Golf Club, 22805 Country Club Drive, South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 486-3355

Timeline

Junior Golf Coach

Tanglewood Golf Course
06.2013 - Current

Student Activities Coordinator

Frost Middle School
08.2010 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

Livonia Public Schools
09.2008 - Current

Master's of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology -

Eastern Michigan University GPA 3.87

Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Public Relations -

Ferris State University
Erin Radley