Gina Oyler
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record in large and small public schools, adept at managing caseloads up to 70 students and fostering collaboration among educational professionals. Demonstrates expertise in evaluation and IEP goal development and excels in adjusting therapy to meet individual student needs, significantly enhancing communication skills in a diverse population of students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Windber Area School District
08.2011 - Current
- Screen and evaluate students, create and implement IEP goals intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other educational professionals.
- Document progress in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Work with educational personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impairments
- Educate students, teachers and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to improve articulation, fluency and language skills across settings.
- Work within the MTSS process to improve articulation and phonemic awareness as a Tier 2 intervention.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baldwin-Whitehall School District
08.2004 - 07.2011
- Created and implemented IEP goals intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other educational professionals.
- Documented progress in patients' speech and language skills, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Worked with educational personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Educated patients and family members about communication techniques and strategies to promote improvement in communication across settings.
- Worked with alternative and augmentative communication
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Crossroads Speech and Hearing, Inc.
09.2006 - 02.2010
- Evaluated pediatric clients, created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language needs.
- Provided parents and family members communication strategies and techniques to promote communication in the home environment.
- Completed session progress notes.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2004
Associate of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2002
Skills
- Manage caseload of 70 students
- Continuing education, keep up with developments in the field of evidence based practice
- Collaboration and teamwork with other educational professionals
- Active listening with students and parents
- Working with a variety of communication disorders: articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, phonemic awareness
- Working with students who have co-occurring disabilities including: autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, behavioral health needs, intellectual disabilities, genetic disorders
- Conduct thorough evaluation process
- Flexible and adjust treatment/therapy as needed
- Strong advocate for students
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Pennsylvania
- Certificate of Clinical Competence- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Windber Area School District
08.2011 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Crossroads Speech and Hearing, Inc.
09.2006 - 02.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baldwin-Whitehall School District
08.2004 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Pittsburgh
Associate of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Pennsylvania State University
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