Current student working toward a Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology. My passion for this field stems from my desire to help individuals communicate effectively and improve their quality of life. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Pathologist Intern
Cole Rehabilitation Pediatrics
05.2024 - 08.2024
Maintained detailed documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of patient progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
Conducted thorough assessments of patients' speech, language, and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
Provided professional support to families through parent education sessions on strategies for continued growth in speech and language skills at home.
Facilitated improvement in clients' mastication and swallowing techniques through appropriate feeding strategies.
Speech Pathologist Intern
Palm Beach Speech & OT Specialists
01.2024 - 04.2024
Facilitated play therapy sessions for clients with diverse needs including apraxia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and language deficits, employing a variety of evidence-based techniques and interventions tailored to individual client goals and developmental levels
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans and ensure coordinated care for clients with complex needs
Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity in working with clients and families from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and respectful therapeutic environment that honors individual differences and promotes equity in service delivery
Special Education Teacher
Lakewood Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Provided instructional support in a classroom setting to eight multiple disability students, ages 11-15, both directly and indirectly with the application of different techniques and strategies
Established attainable and individualized goals for all students by modifying the general education curriculum based upon the necessity
Reinforced learning by implementing multiple step directions, visual and word prompts, and repetition
Collaborated with the speech language pathologist to ensure alignment of instruction for optimal learning experiences by providing clear instruction, guided practices, and opportunities for independent display of advancement via multi-sensory and systemic approaches
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Speech Language Pathology
Baylor University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Special Education
Towson University
05.2017
Skills
Critical-thinking skills
Interpersonal skills
Collaboration
Communicational skills
Multicultural Sensitivity
Language Intervention
Augmentative Communication
Parent Education
Swallowing Evaluation
Oral Motor Exercises
Autism Spectrum Support
Licensures
Teacher of Supplemental Instruction: Reading and Mathematics, Grades K-12
Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6
Teacher of Students with Disabilities, K-12
Timeline
Speech Pathologist Intern
Cole Rehabilitation Pediatrics
05.2024 - 08.2024
Speech Pathologist Intern
Palm Beach Speech & OT Specialists
01.2024 - 04.2024
Special Education Teacher
Lakewood Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Science (M.S.) - Speech Language Pathology
Occupational Therapist at The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and PediatricsOccupational Therapist at The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics