Grace Kirkland
Graduate Clinician- Speech-Language Pathology
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Dynamic Graduate Clinician studying Speech-Language Pathology with 2 years of clinical experience. Has solid reputation for collaboration, critical thinking, and compassion. 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
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Texas Woman's University
Lewisville, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered and scored Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA-2) and Preschool Language Scale (PLS-5)
- Consulted with patients’ family and caregivers on promoting swallowing, speech, and language skills outside sessions
- Observed/assisted with online documentation through KanTime Healthcare Software
- Collaborated with supervisor to adjust goals and therapy approaches
TWU's Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic
Texas Woman's University
Teletherapy Platform
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Created an engaging, intensive motor-speech therapy plan through an online platform for two children with severe childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)
- Documented daily therapy sessions using acquired data and clinical impressions.
Project Nexus Grant Program
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with Adaptive Physical Education (APE) coaches to create day-camps that targeted communication and motor fitness skills in 100+ children with ASD and severe cognitive deficits
- Designed a successful sensory station to limit disruption of therapy activities when their children became overstimulated
- Developed a parent workshop addressing prevention of language and motor-skill regression during school breaks
Herschel Zellars Center
Texas Woman's University
Little Elm, TX
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Developed engaging activities targeting language, articulation, and metalinguistic skills for small groups of preschoolers
- Administered and scored multiple Fluharty Preschool Speech and Language Screening Tests (FLUHARTY-2) and hearing screenings
- Converted to teletherapy platform mid-semester to continue individual articulation therapy during COVID-19 outbreak
- Collaborated with team of graduate students to craft weekly lesson plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 08.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 08.2019 - 08.2021
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Online service delivery
Progress documentation
First aid and safety
Care plan assessment
Patient care
Behavioral Management
Adaptability
Compassion
Teamwork
Caregiver education
Patient Evaluation
Certification
MBSImP- ONGOING
Timeline
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
Texas Woman's University
01.2021 - 04.2021
TWU's Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic
Texas Woman's University
06.2020 - 07.2020
Herschel Zellars Center
Texas Woman's University
01.2020 - 04.2020
Project Nexus Grant Program
Texas Woman's University
09.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
08.2015 - 05.2019