Heather Currier
North Andover,MA
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with 16 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeast Rehabilitation
06.2017 - Current
- Educate patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to improve expressive, receptive and pragmatic language skills
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Build solid understanding of individual patients strengths and weaknesses through dynamic assessment and analysis of speech-language evaluations.
- Provide training to parents regarding strategies to assist children transfer learned speech-language skills to home and community settings
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust communication goals and benchmarks accordingly.
- Create and implement treatment plans intended to address speech and language needs in collaboration with occupational and physical therapists.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
North Andover Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
- Educate patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to improve expressive, receptive and pragmatic language skills
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
- Build solid understanding of individual patients strengths and weaknesses through dynamic assessment and analysis of speech-language evaluations.
- Provide training to teachers regarding strategies to assist students transfer learned speech-language skills across school settings
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust communication goals and benchmarks accordingly.
- Create and implement Individualized Education Plans intended to address speech and language needs in collaboration with other school professionals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2004
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Documentation and Reporting
- Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Self-Motivation
- Creativity and Innovation
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- CPR/AED
Affiliations
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeast Rehabilitation
06.2017 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
North Andover Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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