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Hillary Brinson

Hillary Brinson

Speech-language Pathologist
Columbus,IN

Summary

School Speech Language Pathologist delivering screening, evaluation, and treatment for K-12 students with articulation, phonology, fluency, and language needs. Leads IEP meetings, collaborates with teachers and intervention staff, and adapts therapy for students with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual delay, and other complex needs. Brings Indiana licensure and a highly effective rating in a school setting.

Overview

1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech and Language Pathologist

Flat Rock Hawcreek School Corporation
Hope, IN
08.2023 - 06.2026
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for students with speech and language disorders.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose communication challenges in diverse populations.
  • Collaborated with educators to integrate speech goals into classroom activities and support learning outcomes.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions that improved student communication skills and confidence.
  • Trained staff on effective strategies for supporting students with speech-related difficulties.
  • Monitored student progress through regular evaluations, adjusting plans as needed for optimal outcomes.

School Speech Language Pathologist

Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation
Whiteland, IN
07.2019 - 06.2023

Break O Day Elementary

  • Evaluate, diagnose and implement therapy for articulation and phonological processing disorders as well as receptive and expressive language delays .
  • Treat students with multiple disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, and intellectual delay.
  • Communicate effectively with educators from various grade levels.
  • Conduct regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech and language based disorders
  • Integrate services into general education setting in various ways, such as through a push-in model
  • Collaborate effectively with school intervention coordinator and classroom teachers
  • Manage average caseload of 75 children, grades K-5

*Gap in work between 2018 and 2019 was due to staying home with my newborn daughter for an extended period

Contract School Speech Language Pathologist

MedTravelers
Phoenix , AZ
07.2017 - 07.2018

Phoenix Elementary School District

  • Evaluated, diagnosed and treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation/phonology delays and voice disorders for students in grades 1-8.
  • Treated students within Title 1 student population
  • Collaborated with ELL teachers to distinguish language delays and second language learning needs
  • Collaborated effectively with school intervention coordinator and classroom teachers.

Contract School Speech Language Pathologist

Easterseals Crossroads
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 07.2017

Christel House Academy and Vision Academy

  • Conducted small group and individual therapy activities, based on differentiated learning needs
  • Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input determining student progress.
  • Implemented accommodations and modifications for students within classroom
  • Provided teachers with ideas and feedback on how to meet needs of students with speech and language delays & disorders
  • Evaluated, diagnosed and treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation/phonology delays and voice disorders for students in grades K-8

School Speech Language Pathologist

Department Of Defense School System
Seoul, South Korea
07.2010 - 06.2014

Seoul American Middle and Seoul American High School

  • Worked with children (grades 6-12) of military personnel enrolled in special education
  • Evaluated, diagnosed and treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation/phonology delays and voice disorders
  • Successfully created and implemented high school's first social skills lunch group for students with ASD to target social communication skills
  • Team taught with special education teacher in life skills setting
  • Held IEP meetings and completed parent and teacher education throughout school year
  • Integrated middle and high school curriculum into therapy sessions

Education

Master of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology

Ball State University
Muncie, IN, United States
06-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology

Ball State University
Muncie IN, United States
05-2005

Skills

  • Special education laws and procedures
  • Referral, screening, and evaluation processes
  • Virtual therapy
  • School district guidelines comprehension
  • Progress monitoring
  • Articulation therapy
  • Phonological processing intervention
  • Curriculum integration into therapy services
  • Augmentative and alternative communication
  • Assistive technology
  • IEP goal writing
  • Early intervention service planning
  • Student progress documentation
  • State licensure

Certification

  • Indiana license in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
  • Indiana Department of Education Teaching Certification

Timeline

Speech and Language Pathologist

Flat Rock Hawcreek School Corporation
08.2023 - 06.2026

School Speech Language Pathologist

Clark Pleasant Community School Corporation
07.2019 - 06.2023

Contract School Speech Language Pathologist

MedTravelers
07.2017 - 07.2018

Contract School Speech Language Pathologist

Easterseals Crossroads
07.2016 - 07.2017

School Speech Language Pathologist

Department Of Defense School System
07.2010 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Language Pathology

Ball State University

Master of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology

Ball State University

Professional References

1. Ashley Landrum , School Psychologist & Special Ed Director at Southwestern Consolidated Schools; Email: alandrum@swshelby.k12.in.us

2. Jessica Poe, Director of Special Education at Flatrock Hawcreek; Email: jmpoe@flatrock.k12.in.us

3. Kyle Wheeler, Principal at Hope Elementary; Email: kwheeler@flatrock.k12.in.us