IRINA NELSON
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Clinical Fellow in Speech-Language Pathology with experience in school-based settings, providing evidence-based, individualized therapy to diverse pediatric populations. Committed to collaboration, data-driven intervention, and continued professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CF-Speech and Language Pathologist (full time)
CITY SOUNDS OF NY
New York, USA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy to students with IEPs in a school-based setting
- Targeted articulation, phonological processes, expressive and receptive language, and social communication goals to enhance communication skills in students
- Conducted formal and informal assessments (e.g., CELF-5, GFTA-3)
- Developed treatment plans and progress reports to track student progress and ensure effective communication strategies
- Participated in IEP meetings and ensured compliance with service mandates
- Collaborated with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary team members to create a supportive learning environment for students with communication needs
Art Teacher
NINA Art
Brooklyn, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered structured art instruction to children, fostering creativity and enhancing engagement.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student art projects.
- Facilitated art critiques to encourage student feedback and discussion.
- Organized art exhibits showcasing student creations and achievements.
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Intern
P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill
Brooklyn, USA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered individual and small group therapy to enhance communication skills of elementary-aged students in general education setting
- Focused on articulation, expressive/receptive language, and pragmatic skills through structured and play-based activities to improve student engagement
- Implemented IEP goals using evidence-based strategies and classroom-based supports
- Collected and analyzed data to monitor progress and adjust intervention
- Employed visual supports, graphic organizers, and scaffolding techniques to promote comprehension and facilitate language development
- Collaborated with teachers to support carryover of skills within the classroom environment
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Intern
370K Jim Thorpe School (D75 Site)
Brooklyn, USA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided individual and small group speech-language therapy to elementary-aged students in a school-based setting
- Targeted goals in articulation, expressive/receptive language, and pragmatic language skills
- Implemented IEP goals using evidence-based intervention strategies
- Collected and analyzed data to track student progress and adjust therapy strategies
- Utilized visual supports, graphic organizers, and structured activities to enhance comprehension and expression skills
- Collaborated with teachers and service providers to create a supportive learning environment for students
- Assisted in session documentation, including SOAP notes and progress updates
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Mercy Univercity
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY05-2020
Skills
- Articulation, language, and fluency therapy
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Evidence-based intervention strategies
- Speech evaluation
- IEP development and implementation
- Classroom-based and push-in service delivery
- Oral-motor and feeding support
- Goal development
- Data collection
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Culturally responsive
Languages
- ENGLISH
- RUSSIAN
Certification And Licensure
- Clinical Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), In Progress
- NYS TSSLD, Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, Initial Certification
Timeline
CF-Speech and Language Pathologist (full time)
CITY SOUNDS OF NY
09.2024 - Current
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Intern
P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill
09.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Intern
370K Jim Thorpe School (D75 Site)
01.2023 - 06.2023
Art Teacher
NINA Art
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Mercy Univercity
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Brooklyn College