HEATHER PARKER
Morganton,NC
Summary
Graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology with a background in special education and experience across medical, school, and private practice settings. Skilled in evaluation, treatment planning, caregiver education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience treating pediatric and adult populations across a variety of communication and swallowing disorders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLP Intern
Atrium Health Cleveland
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducted speech, language, and swallowing evaluations for adult and pediatric populations.
- Treated adults with dysphagia, dysarthria, cognitive-communication deficits, fluency, language, and AAC needs.
- Treated pediatric clients with articulation/phonological disorders, language delays, and AAC needs.
- Provided caregiver education to support carryover of skills across environments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes.
- Completed SOAP notes and maintained accurate medical documentation.
SLP Intern
Burke County Public Schools
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted evaluations and developed IEP goals targeting articulation and language.
- Provided therapy to school-aged children in individual and group settings.
- Educated caregivers and collaborated with teachers and related service providers.
- Participated in interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary team meetings including IEPs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of student progress.
SLP Intern
Invitation Therapy
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Evaluated and treated pediatric clients with articulation, language, feeding, and AAC needs.
- Provided caregiver education and home program recommendations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary teams.
- Completed evaluation reports and daily documentation.
- Designed engaging therapy activities to support development.
Special Education Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented IEPs and behavior plans for students with diverse needs.
- Delivered evidence-based instruction and analyzed student data.
- Led multidisciplinary teams and supervised paraprofessionals.
- Collaborated with families and professionals to support student success.
Education
M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
UNC Greensboro
01-2025
M.A. - Special Education
ECU
01-2019
B.S. - Special Education
ECU
01-2015
Certification
- NC Teaching License
- CPR Certification
- Assistive Technology Certificate
TRAININGS
- Laryngectomy Boot Camp (2026)
- Speak Out (2026)
- LAMP Words for Life Training (2026)
- Key Features of Effective IEPs through Collaboration (2025)
- Dynamic Temporal Tactile Cueing for CAS (2025)
- Implementing DTTC: Target Selection & Progress Monitoring (2025)
- Understanding Children with CVI (2023)
- Readtopia Webinar Series (2023)
- Foundations of Communication (2023)
- Complex Learners with Hearing Loss (2023)
- AFIRM Introduction to Autism (2022)
- 70th Conference on Exceptional Children (2021)
- Project Core Training Modules (2020)
LEADERSHIP & PRESENTATIONS
- NC Council for Exceptional Children Presenter (2023)
- School Improvement Team Representative (2021–2023)
Timeline
SLP Intern
Atrium Health Cleveland
01.2026 - 04.2026
SLP Intern
Burke County Public Schools
08.2025 - 12.2025
SLP Intern
Invitation Therapy
05.2025 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
08.2015 - 05.2023
M.A. - Special Education
ECU
B.S. - Special Education
ECU
M.A. - Speech-Language Pathology
UNC Greensboro