Gena M. Eremia
Speech Language Pathologist
Monroeville,Pa
Summary
Dynamic speech language pathologist with over 10 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Therapy Professionals Inc
07.2018 - Current
- Provide home based treatment of speech/language disorders for children birth-3 years
- Develop rapport and build trust with families and caregivers
- Collaborate with caregivers and professionals to develop goals on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
- Utilize interdisciplinary approach to enhance therapy outcomes
- Coach caregivers to implement strategies that will help promote carryover of skills in varied settings
- Provide thorough and timely session notes, progress notes, assessments, and information as requested
- Utilize organizational and time management skills by efficiently scheduling and servicing families
Speech Language Pathologist
Woodland Hills School District
04.2016 - Current
- Document developments and regressions in students' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Augmentative Communication Devices: write letters of necessity to procure devices, trial devices, program devices, model usage of devices, collaborate by providing training sessions to educators, families, paraprofessionals, utilize devices during therapy sessions
- Complete IEP process from screening students to enrollment of speech and language services while adhering to strict timeline
- Schedule IEP meetings, make arrangements with all team members to attend, conduct IEP meetings, and file all paperwork
- Create and implement treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Work with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Provide professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Supervise and foster growth in graduate students and their clinical skills
- Participate in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Speech Language Pathologist
The Children’s Institute
03.2013 - 04.2018
- Provided traditional therapy along with feeding, augmentative communication (AAC), and cognitive interventions to pediatric patients with variety of complex speech and language disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Performed clinical evaluations for speech, language, and cognitive disorders
- Completed plans for treatment and performed electronic medical documentation
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Provided education and support for families to provide treatment carryover in naturalistic settings
- Supervised services provided by Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLP-A).
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA12.2008
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Training and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
Certification
In Process: Lingraphica Technology Specialist
2013-Present: American Speech-Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competency
2013-Present: Pennsylvania licensure for Speech-Language Pathology
2020-Present: Instructional II Speech & Language Impaired PK-12 Pennsylvania
2012-2020: Instructional I Speech & Language Impaired PK-12 Pennsylvania
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Therapy Professionals Inc
07.2018 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Woodland Hills School District
04.2016 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
The Children’s Institute
03.2013 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
California University of Pennsylvania
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