Ilana Sidorow
CCC-SLP
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dynamic SLP with solid reputation for compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech, communication, and swallowing goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Spectrum Pediatrics, LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained caseload of children aged 1 year to 10 years with various therapeutic targets including articulation, feeding, social communication, and executive functioning.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify children''s strengths and needs, informing the creation of targeted intervention plans.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's specific needs.
- Established strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication for effective collaboration.
- Empowered parents through coaching on how to effectively implement strategies at home that would foster their child's development.
- Advocated for children''s needs within various settings such as schools or community programs to promote inclusion and accessibility of services.
Speech-Language Pathologist; Clinical Fellow
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Evaluated 300+ patients for speech, swallowing, and cognition difficulties and developed approx. 10 treatment plans per week in ~360-bed skilled nursing facility largely composed of medically complex patients ages 50-100
- Evaluated patients' swallow function and examined oral-motor abilities at bedside to identify physical and/or cognitive impediments impacting safe swallow and determined appropriateness for instrumental swallow studies and initiated scheduling of FEES/MBSS depending on patient presentation and needs
- Educated interdisciplinary team about dysphagia strategies and diet recommendation and participated in care plan and discharge planning meetings with patients and caregivers; provided input on current level of swallow and/or cognitive-linguistic function as well as recommendations for safe discharge as appropriate
- Created multimodal aids for consistent strategy implementation for improved communication, orientation, recall, and overall safety in functional living environment
Graduate Student Clinician
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Internship Placement in acute care setting with focus in Neuro Trauma and Shock Trauma units
- Implemented treatment for patients with cognitive/language/speech deficits secondary to variety of disorders/diagnoses (e.g. TBI, SCI, CVA, encephalopathy, head and neck cancer, etc.) including use of Passy Muir Speaking Valve and developed informal assessments to evaluate cognitive function in patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Evaluated and treated patients with mild-severe dysphagia at bedside, including administration of Bedside Swallow Evaluations
- Performed and interpreted MBSS and recommended appropriate diet consistencies according to patients’ dysphagia presentation and overall needs
Graduate Student Clinician
John R. Lewis High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Collected and interpreted data, administered evaluations, synthesized information into written reports, contributed to IEP PLPs, goals, and objectives, and facilitated language and social skills in academic setting through push-in and small group instruction in special education program serving diverse student body with various learning and intellectual disabilities
Graduate Student Clinician
The George Washington University Speech and Hearing Clinic
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Completed evaluations, developed treatment plans, and completed documentation required to maintain updated client records while working with patients in following subclinical tracks: Acquired Neurological Disorders, Voice Disorders, Speech Motor Disorders, Literacy, Pediatric Language Disorders, Social Communication Disorders, Hearing Healthcare, Accent Modification
Educational Support Coach
SpeechKids
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided tele-coaching for children ages 6-13 focusing on social-emotional growth, academic, and language support; Developed individualized and dynamic learning plan based on client's strengths, areas of interest, and areas for growth
Lead Teacher, Infant Room
For Your Child II Preschool
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate and dynamic curriculum integrating social-emotional, cognitive, sensory, and fine and gross motor development for infants ages 6 weeks - 18 months and collaborated closely with parents to adapt instruction and care to best meet changing needs of each infant
Educational Caregiver
Private Employer
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Built and maintained rapport with family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship while providing full-day care for 16-month-old and four-year-old siblings
- Consciously created environment rich with learning opportunities including intentional play, literacy activities, and areas for social-emotional growth
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
The George Washington University
Washington, D.C. 08.2019 - 5 2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL. 08.2014 - 6 2017
Skills
- Diagnostic Analysis
Treatment plan development
Communication strategies
Evaluations
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - #14473104
Interactive Field Experience
- Student Volunteer | All Bright Therapies, Speech Pathology Clinic - Chicago; Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
- Volunteer | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Speech Pathology Clinic - Chicago; Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
- Student Teacher, Preschool | Ravenswood Elementary School - Chicago; Apr 2017 - May 2017
- Student Teacher, 2nd Grade | Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School - Chicago Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Spectrum Pediatrics, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist; Clinical Fellow
Tender Touch Rehabilitation
08.2022 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
University of Maryland Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
John R. Lewis High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Student Clinician
The George Washington University Speech and Hearing Clinic
08.2020 - 05.2022
Educational Support Coach
SpeechKids
06.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
The George Washington University
08.2019 - 5 2022
Educational Caregiver
Private Employer
07.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Teacher, Infant Room
For Your Child II Preschool
08.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
DePaul University
08.2014 - 6 2017
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