Organized and dependable Speech - Language Pathologist successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech - Language Pathologist
The School District Of Palm Beach County
08.2010 - 06.2021
Diagnosis of speech, language and pragmatic disorders in students with varying exceptionalities, from pre-school aged through middle school aged students.
Develop and implement IEP plans and determine eligibility; attend regular IEP meetings and progress meetings with teachers and parents.
Aid and supervise additional speech pathologist; schedule and monitor all meetings with parents, teachers, and medical professionals as needed.
Work directly with approximately 50 students a week with communication needs and developing practical and manageable treatment plans in the classroom and home practice.
Aid and educate parents and teachers on ramification of student disorders and best practices for treatment.
Team with teachers in the classroom to work parallel to lessons in both reading, comprehension and writing.
Speech - Language Pathologist
ABC Speech
10.2008 - 06.2010
Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals within autism and varying exceptionality classrooms from kindergarten to high school aged students.
Provided language improvement strategies and non-verbal communication methods.
Documented developments and in students' language skills, making treatment adjustments based on latest information and IEP.
Educated teachers and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to aide in facilitating communication.
Education
Master of Science - Speech - Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2002
Bachelor of Arts -
Stetson University
DeLand, FL
06.1996
Skills
Diagnosis
Written and oral communication
Case management
Teamwork and collaboration
Social skill facilitation
Certification
Florida State licensure in speech language pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Primary Teacher & Team Leader at The School District of Palm Beach County / Pioneer Park Elementary SchoolPrimary Teacher & Team Leader at The School District of Palm Beach County / Pioneer Park Elementary School