Jeannette Freeman
Travelers Rest,SC
Summary
Results-oriented healthcare professional with a robust background in assessing and treating communication disorders. Proven track record in developing effective treatment plans that significantly enhance patient communication abilities. Recognized for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, leveraging evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders, combined with comprehensive knowledge of patient assessment and therapeutic techniques, drives continuous improvement in communication skills for diverse populations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Palmetto Early Interventions, LLC
08.2017 - Current
- Enhance speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Establish strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Improve patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conduct thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Integrate cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing diverse needs of patient population.
- Educate patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Document developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Evaluate and diagnose patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District Of Pickens County
08.2015 - Current
- Evaluate and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implement group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Customize therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increase patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders for personalized treatment planning.
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
- Develop resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
Language Arts Teacher
West-Oak Middle School
01.2009 - 08.2015
- Teach 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts advanced, regular and inclusion classes
- Collaborate and co-teach with special education teacher and literacy strategist
- Member of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team
- Appointed appraiser of new intervention program
- Spear-headed Fed-X project to unify grade level rules and expectations
- Created partnership with Pizza Hut to support classroom reading program
- Co-organize Family Reading Night
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Laurel Baye Health Care
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Provide assessment and treatment of adult and geriatric patients with aphasia, dysarthria, dementia and dysphagia
- Collect and interpret data speech and language therapy for adolescent with moderate to severe hearing loss
- Plan and participate in interdisciplinary treatment with physical, occupational therapy and nursing staff
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
West-Oak Middle School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Provide speech and language therapy for adolescent with moderate to severe hearing loss
- Develop and implement treatment plan
- Provide counseling regarding prosody, expressive/receptive language, and fluency
- Collaborate with IEP team
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Genesis Rehab Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Provide speech and language therapy to adults
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Counseling provided for communication and swallowing disorders to patients and family
- Prepare diagnostic reports, SOAP/therapy notes, and progress notes.
- Conduct and assess diagnostic sessions
- Transcribe, collect and analyze client data
- Periodic case management strategies reviewed with other professionals
- Rehab treatment diagnosis included: Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Therapy 360
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Provide speech and language therapy to children
- Administer norm-referenced tests
- Conduct speech and language screenings
- Write lesson plans, SOAP/therapy notes and progress notes
- Treatment diagnosis included: Autism, Developmental Delay, Downs Syndrome, Expressive Language Disorder, Receptive Language Disorder
Elementary Teacher
Longwood Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2009
- 4th grade teacher
- Building Team Leader for 3 years
- Accelerated math teacher for 2 years
- Grade level science teacher
- Mentored 3 student teachers
- Conservation Club Coordinator for 5 years
- Peer Tutoring Coordinator
- Created partnership with Home Depot
- Spelling Committee Representative
- Summer school teacher
- District Report Card Committee Representative
Education
MS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08.2015
BA - Elementary Education
National-Louis University
Evanston, IL06.1990
AA - Business
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12.1988
Skills
- Aphasia
- Dysphagia
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
Distinctions
- Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honors Society
- Golden Key International Honors Society
- Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
- President's List / Dean's List
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Palmetto Early Interventions, LLC
08.2017 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District Of Pickens County
08.2015 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Laurel Baye Health Care
01.2015 - 05.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
West-Oak Middle School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Genesis Rehab Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Therapy 360
06.2013 - 08.2013
Language Arts Teacher
West-Oak Middle School
01.2009 - 08.2015
Elementary Teacher
Longwood Elementary School
01.2002 - 01.2009
BA - Elementary Education
National-Louis University
AA - Business
College of DuPage
MS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Carolina
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