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Heather Embry

Van Alstyne,TX

Summary

To provide evaluation, remediation, and treatment of speech and language disorders and differences across the lifespan. Experienced with evaluating speech and language disorders, delivering personalized treatment plans that enhance communication skills. Utilizes evidence-based practices to tailor interventions for diverse populations. Knowledge of collaborative approaches to maximize patient progress and team effectiveness.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Irving ISD
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient communication abilities by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care, enhancing overall wellbeing.
  • Educated families on home-based therapeutic activities that supported continued progress outside of clinical sessions.
  • Monitored and documented patient progress through regular assessment and data analysis, adjusting treatment plans as needed for continued growth.
  • Provided culturally competent care by considering each patient''s unique background, values, and beliefs during treatment planning and intervention.
  • Provided training for educational staff on effective communication strategies for students with speech-language difficulties in classroom settings.

Simucase Virtual Therapy
  • Fall 2022- Spring 2024
  • Graduate Student Speech-Language Pathology
  • Total: 36 hours and 25 minutes
  • Evaluated clients with various diagnoses
  • Selected appropriate assessments per case
  • Created treatment plans for the virtual cases
  • Administered and analyzed data using diagnostic tests such as:
  • Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-2, Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language
  • Preschool Language Scale-5
  • Externships

Speech Pathology Student

Pate Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted thorough case studies to analyze patient needs and determine appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
  • Assessed and diagnosed a diverse range of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with CVA/TBI's.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Volunteered at local community events promoting awareness about speech and language disorders, connecting with potential clients and referral sources.
  • Promoted functional independence in clients by addressing a variety of speech-language related factors affecting daily living activities.
  • Improved communication skills in clients through targeted speech and language therapy techniques.
  • Led professional development workshops focused on best practices in speech-language therapy, contributing to a collaborative learning environment among colleagues.

The Rehabilitation Center
  • Summer 2023
  • Hours: 126
  • Administered assessments for children and adults with speech and language disorders
  • Provided diagnosis of speech and language disorders following assessment and write-up
  • Created individualized goals for patients and implemented those throughout therapy sessions
  • Provided individual speech therapy sessions to address speech and language goals
  • Collaborated with OT and PT in a group setting for weekly group therapy sessions
  • Discussed progress and goals with parents and spouses to provide family-centered care
  • Completed daily SOAP notes following individual and group therapy sessions
  • Updated goals as needed and modified goals based on progress
  • Pate Rehabilitation: Fall 2023
  • Hours: 156
  • TBI/CVA assessments administered/scored for cognition and language administered
  • Goal setting for language and cognition based on assessment and clinical judgment
  • Group therapy sessions targeting cognition and language
  • Individual sessions targeting cognition and language
  • Completed daily SOAP notes following individual and group therapy sessions
  • Use of NMES- Vital Stem for dysphagia to promote safe swallowing based on needs of patient
  • Interprofessional collaboration with OT and PT to ensure patient-centered care was a top priority
  • Progress tracked for goals and updates given to family members in collaborative family meetings.

Speech Language Pathologist Graduate Clinician

My Possibilities
  • My Possibilities Continuing Education: Spring 2022
  • Undergraduate Student Clinical Hours
  • Total: 16 hours
  • Treated adults with IDD, Down Syndrome, and various other Developmental Disabilities
  • Collected data and recorded data into SOAP notes
  • Provided therapy in collaborative individual and group settings


Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
Las Colinas
04-2024

B.S - Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology

The University of Texas
05-2022

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Family-centered care
  • Assessment skills
  • Multicultural competence
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient education
  • Clinical documentation
  • Caseload management

Certification

CPR/BLS

Affiliations

NSSLHA Member September 2022 - Present TXSHA Conference February 2024

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Irving ISD
07.2024 - Current

Speech Pathology Student

Pate Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 12.2023

Simucase Virtual Therapy

The Rehabilitation Center

Speech Language Pathologist Graduate Clinician

My Possibilities

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences

B.S - Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology

The University of Texas

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