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Gracen Friess

Hays,KS

Summary

To gain acceptance into the graduate school program in communication disorders at Fort Hays State University; thus, furthering education and gaining experience for success as a speech pathologist.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dr. Qiang Li
01.2023 - Current
  • Project Title: Enhance Laryngeal Muscle Flexibility and Activities with Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation
  • Recorded experimental findings in excel to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
  • Utilized Pratt software to perform speech analysis and collect data.
  • Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.

Literacy Intern

Simpson Elementary School
09.2023 - Current
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Conducted small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts of reading, language, and comprehension.
  • Assisted lead teacher with hands-on literacy lessons and activities for class.

Social Snack Shack

Speech And Language Enrichment
09.2023 - Current
  • Social Snack Shack: Adult Communication Group.

Worked to enhance the social communication opportunities and skills of adults with disorders that impact social, language, and speech skills.

  • Worked with peers and clinical educator to develop lesson plans allowing better communication with individuals with communication disorders

Observations

M.S., CCC-SLP
10.2023 - Current
  • Observed numerous speech sessions of various clients with speech and language disorders.


Student Employee: Psychology Department

Fort Hays State University
12.2022 - Current
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.

Skills

  • NSSLHA Member, 2021-Present
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship
  • Fort Hays State University Varsity Tennis Team
  • MIAA Academic Honor Roll
  • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, 09/22-05/23

Academics

Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders, May 2024

Minor in Special Education, May 2024

3.79 Major GPA

3.79 Cumulative GPA


Timeline

Observations

M.S., CCC-SLP
10.2023 - Current

Literacy Intern

Simpson Elementary School
09.2023 - Current

Social Snack Shack

Speech And Language Enrichment
09.2023 - Current

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Dr. Qiang Li
01.2023 - Current

Student Employee: Psychology Department

Fort Hays State University
12.2022 - Current
Gracen Friess