Jenna Swabowicz
Brookline,MA
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in supporting children age 0-14 within educational and medical settings. Specializes in assessment and therapy planning that enhances pediatric communication and feeding skills. Bilingual in Spanish, dedicated to creating inclusive environments and achieving client success through culturally sensitive interventions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Thom Boston Metro Early Intervention
Boston, Massachusetts
08.2023 - Current
- Assessed client needs through comprehensive intake interviews and standardized assessment tools.
- Developed individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's requirements.
- Conducted group therapy sessions to enhance social communication and feeding skills among peers.
- Collaborated with families and multidisciplinary teams to formulate IFSP goals and service delivery plans.
- Monitored progress and adjusted treatment plans based on ongoing evaluations.
- Educated parents on effective communication and feeding strategies for home reinforcement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments and therapy sessions for compliance.
Graduate Student Clinician
Pierce Middle School
Brookline, MA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Evaluated and treated clients aged 11-14 in public school settings.
- Addressed speech sound, receptive and expressive language, fluency, and social pragmatics disorders.
- Planned and implemented lesson plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Administered formal evaluations to assess client progress and needs.
- Documented session details and outcomes for accurate record-keeping.
- Composed comprehensive reports summarizing evaluation results and treatment plans.
Graduate Student Diagnostician
Boston University
Boston, MA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with graduate student clinicians to administer evaluations and create diagnostic reports for pediatric and adult clients.
- Focused on areas including receptive and expressive language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, apraxia, and aphasia.
Graduate Student Clinician
Boston University Academic Speech, Language & Hearing Center
Boston, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and treated pediatric client with speech sound disorder through weekly sessions.
- Conducted minimal pair work articulation drills to enhance communication skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Primrose Academy
Athens, GA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed and executed lesson plans across diverse academic topics, fostering foundational skills in preschool and kindergarten students.
- Designed interactive learning experiences that enhanced critical thinking and creativity in young learners.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2023
Bachelors of Science - Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor in Spanish
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2021
Skills
- Assessment strategies
- Parent education and counseling
- Clinical documentation
- Pediatric communication
- Individualized therapy planning
- Social communication facilitation
- Adaptability to diverse needs
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Massachusetts Speech Language Pathologist License
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Thom Boston Metro Early Intervention
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Pierce Middle School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Graduate Student Diagnostician
Boston University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Boston University Academic Speech, Language & Hearing Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Primrose Academy
05.2021 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Boston University
Bachelors of Science - Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Minor in Spanish
University of Georgia