Jacqueline Adams
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at School Therapy Services, enhancing children's communication skills through individualized education plans and evidence-based interventions. Skilled in collaboration and supervision, I foster multicultural sensitivity while achieving significant patient outcomes and satisfaction through tailored therapy sessions.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
School Therapy Services
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all patients.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Provided supervision to speech-language pathology assistants and monitored their data, attendance records, and progress reports.
- Completed PLAAFPS, Developed IEP's, and attended ARD meetings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Kids Care
05.2021 - Current
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders for personalized treatment planning.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Web Home Care
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Improved patient outcomes with tailored therapy sessions focusing on language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
- Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
- Mentored new speech-language pathology assistants, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
NISD
08.1986 - 08.2020
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COBachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Winona State University
Winona, MNSkills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Supervision
Affiliations
Member of America Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Member of the Texas Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competency from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
School Therapy Services
08.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Special Kids Care
05.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Web Home Care
08.2020 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
NISD
08.1986 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Winona State University
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