Geovanna Towers
Fernandina Beach,Fl
Summary
Speech and Language Pathologist offering a strong educational background and 14 years experience. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nassau County School District
Fernandina Beach, Fl
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
- Developed an IEP and Plan of Care to address each student's needs.
- Participated in IEP meetings to ensure students receive appropriate speech and language services.
- Educate parents on strategies to use at home to improve their child's communication skills.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Maintained detailed records of therapy sessions including notes about activities, student participation and student behavior.
- Reported student progress and recorded data collection using PEER.
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley
New Windsor, NY
02.2009 - 04.2023
- Developed individualized plans for students to address impairments in communication, feeding, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Administered standardized assessments such as the PLS-5, PLS-5 Spanish Edition, CAAP-2 or GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language disorders in children.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Provided direct therapy sessions for students 3 to 21 years old with a variety of disorder including AOS, articulation, oral motor deficits, fluency, feeding and pragmatic skills.
- Educate parents on strategies to implement at home to support their child's communication development.
- Documented and maintained student's daily session notes and data on Kinney Systems and reported quarterly progress on IEP Direct.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for students.
- Administered hearing screenings.
Education
Master of Science - Communications Disorders
SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Education, Elementary (Pre K-6)
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-1993
Skills
- MS CCC/SLP
- Provide Bilingual Assessment and Therapy (Spanish)
- Creativity and Innovation
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nassau County School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley
02.2009 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Communications Disorders
SUNY College At New Paltz
Bachelor of Science - Education, Elementary (Pre K-6)
SUNY College At Old Westbury
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