HEATHER CHESLER
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with experience working with diverse populations. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, and implementing evidence-based interventions to support clients in achieving their communication goals. Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in developing individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices and incorporating innovative technology to enhance communication skills. Excel in patient-focused therapy, active listening, and empathy, ensuring personalized care and successful outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Stepping Stones Group
North Charleston, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Provide direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Participate in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Analyze results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Maintain detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
Speech Language Pathologist
Sunbelt Staffing
Kannapolis, NC
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for preschoolers with speech and language delays.
- Collaborated with teachers and families to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Administered assessments to evaluate students' speech and language abilities and progress.
- Provided training and support to school staff on strategies to promote language development.
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Child Language and Developmental Speech
Charlotte, NC
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted standardized assessments to determine eligibility for speech services for students.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Provided direct therapy services to students with communication disorders in individual and group settings.
- Conducted screenings and classroom observations to identify students in need of speech services.
Graduate Student Clinician
Mecklenburg County Schools
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted individualized speech therapy sessions for elementary school students with speech and language disorders.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop and implement comprehensive speech therapy plans.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to improve students' articulation, language, and fluency skills.
- Administered and interpreted standardized assessments to determine students' speech and language abilities.
Education
Master of Science -
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2019
Skills
- Therapy planning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Caseload Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Stepping Stones Group
08.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Sunbelt Staffing
08.2023 - 06.2024
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Child Language and Developmental Speech
08.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Mecklenburg County Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science -
Radford University
Bachelor of Science -
Appalachian State University
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