Hayley Schmidt
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Pediatric speech-language pathologist with 8+ years of professional experience eager to return to a school-based role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Louisiana EarlySteps
12.2023 - Current
- Provided early intervention speech therapy to children from birth to age 3 using a family-centered model within natural environments.
- Empowered families with knowledge, strategies, and resources to confidently support their child's development throughout daily routines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals, such as pediatricians, therapists, and educators, to ensure coordinated care and effective service delivery.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation for state and administrative compliance.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapeutic Learning Center
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Screened, evaluated, and treated various pediatric speech and language disorders, including but not limited to: gestalt language processing, articulation/phonological, motor speech, expressive/receptive language, AAC, and fluency, within clinical and school settings, both in person and via teletherapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of professionals; facilitated and participated in monthly in-service trainings.
- Educated and counseled clients and families on communication strategies and progress.
- Managed and coordinated school speech therapy caseloads and services; maintained comprehensive documentation of student data and records.
- Conducted comprehensive AAC evaluations, selected and recommended systems and devices, advocated for client access and necessity, coordinated AAC funding processes, developed/implemented personalized systems, and trained clients, families, and teams.
- Provided supervision to graduate student clinicians in accordance with ASHA guidelines.
- Lead therapeutic groups and day programs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bricolage Academy
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Screened, evaluated, and treated a large caseload of elementary students with a variety of speech and language support needs, both in-person and via teletherapy; provided interventions in areas of concern; coordinated and administered comprehensive speech evaluations.
- Served as caseload manager for speech therapy students; developed and implemented IEPs; scheduled and led IEP meetings and parent conferences; maintained compliant, comprehensive documentation and student records.
- Educated and engaged in ongoing communication with teachers and staff regarding student support needs and progress.
Speech-Language Pathologist
New Orleans College Prep Charter Schools
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Screened, evaluated, and treated a large caseload of elementary students across 3 campuses; provided interventions in areas of concern; coordinated and administered comprehensive speech evaluations.
- Managed speech caseloads; developed IEPs; held IEP meetings and parent conferences; maintained compliant, comprehensive documentation.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, and related service providers.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2015
Skills
- Evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and autistic-informed practices
- Interpersonal communication
- Advocacy
- Writing
- Rapport-building
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Schedule coordination
- SPED policies and procedures
- Reporting and billing software proficiency
- Sensory integration strategies
- AAC software and speech generating devices
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Louisiana EarlySteps
12.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapeutic Learning Center
11.2020 - 11.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bricolage Academy
07.2019 - 11.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
New Orleans College Prep Charter Schools
07.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University