Janene Sowles
Coldwater,Michigan
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 31 years of background in education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Branch Intermediate School District
Coldwater, MI
08.1993 - 06.2022
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 18 with speech and language development problems.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Diagnosed intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome and phonological processing disorders in patients.
- Managed caseload of 60-75 students in the school setting.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
Speech Language Pathologist
Barry Intermediate School District
Hastings, MI
08.1992 - 06.1993
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.1992
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Decision-Making
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
References:
Maureen Cornish, Speech Language Pathologist. 517-617-0878
Robert Montgomery, Retired Special Education Supervisor for Branch Intermediate School District. 517-677-3992
Darrin Adair, Director of Special Education for Branch Intermediate School District. 517-279-5800
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Branch Intermediate School District
08.1993 - 06.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
Barry Intermediate School District
08.1992 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Western Michigan University
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