HELENA LAZICH, M.A., CF-SLP
Summary
Seeking a clinical fellow speech-language pathologist placement. Offering excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to support children in excelling in various environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CF Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
San Francisco Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
- Served 50 students ages 3 to 11 from general education and special education
- Diagnosed speech and language disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations, planned and implemented therapy, wrote functional goals, attended IEP meetings, and conducted parent conferences
- Acquired hands-on experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) through conducting AAC trials and implementing AAC strategies in speech therapy sessions.
SLP Graduate Extern
Early Start Therapy
Alexandria, VA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided family-centered care to diverse population of infants, toddlers and children in private multidisciplinary therapy practice
- Conducted initial speech and language assessments
- Provided speech and language therapy in natural learning environments to expand client's communication skills and grow their understanding of world
- Evaluated client's progress on ongoing basis
- Collaborated and educated clients' families to foster carryover strategies into other contexts.
SLP Graduate Extern
KIPP DC Promise Academy
Washington, DC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided speech and language therapy to special education students in groups and as individuals per their IEPs
- Provided intervention to students through response to intervention including small groups and classroom intervention
- Conducted speech/language screenings and evaluations
- Developed skills in report writing and documentation
- Developed self-evaluation skills.
Graduate Student Clinician
GWU Speech and Hearing Center
Washington , DC
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Rotation through all six practicum sub-clinics as student clinician in following areas:
- Acquired Neurological Disorders - evaluated and treated adult client with Broca’s Aphasia & Apraxia of Speech and adult client with cognitive-linguistic impairments.
- Hearing Health Care - participated in hearing screenings, hearing aid tunings and fittings, and aural rehabilitation services.
- Social Communication Disorders/Literacy - evaluated and treated a ped client with autism spectrum disorder and ped client in area of literacy.
- Voice Disorders - evaluated and treated adult client seeking voice feminization training.
- Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders - provided speech therapy to client with speech sound delay.
- Accent Modification - assisted adult client for foreign accent modification, dialect coaching and business communication.
Day Care Employee
Children's Place Ltd
New Orleans, LA
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Assistant Clinician
Truesdail Center for Communicative Disorders
Redlands , CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Supported graduate student clinician in providing speech and language services to pediatric client with hearing impairment.
Camp Group Leader
The Lab School Of Washington
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted SLPs in speech & language treatment sessions with clients aged 3-6 years old in the area of language at the Lab’s summer program.
- Accompanied children to their scheduled classes.
- Planned and executed activities that suited children’s interests and needs.
Teacher Assistant
Parkmont School
Washington , DC
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with teachers with classes, trips, and general supervision.
- Tutored individual adolescents with special needs and learning difficulties.
- Contributed to lesson plans and documented students' progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04-2020
Skills
- Case Management
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary Assessments
- AAC Experience - Proficient in TouchChat
- Cultural Competency
- Language Services
- Articulation Therapy
- Adaptive
- Proficient in German, Spanish and French
Timeline
CF Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
10.2023 - Current
SLP Graduate Extern
Early Start Therapy
01.2023 - 04.2023
SLP Graduate Extern
KIPP DC Promise Academy
09.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
GWU Speech and Hearing Center
09.2021 - 07.2022
Day Care Employee
Children's Place Ltd
06.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Clinician
Truesdail Center for Communicative Disorders
01.2020 - 03.2020
Camp Group Leader
The Lab School Of Washington
06.2019 - 07.2019
Teacher Assistant
Parkmont School
09.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Redlands
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