Jennifer Bass
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dynamic and driven, speech-language pathologist with expertise in developing trusted relationships with clients, families, educators and professionals. Facilitator of communication skills through strengths, play, and evidenced based practices. Proven, detailed and nurturing diagnostician and therapist to culturally and linguistically diverse children. Clinical and in-depth knowledge of developmental milestones for speech, language, feeding, social, literacy, narrative, and play skills for children two – six years of age. Focused collaborator with family, educational, and professional team members working synergistically to maximize progress and growth for clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Director, Speech-Language Pathologist
Play2Learn Therapy LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Manage daily and long-term operations of private practice with caseload of up to 10 clients weekly.
- Evaluate speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Provide speech-language therapy services to children with delays/disorders in articulation, apraxia, language, social skills, autism spectrum disorders, and phonological and literacy skills.
- Coordinate and conduct speech and language screenings at preschools and refer children for audiological evaluations and to other specialists when necessary.
- Collaborate with preschool and elementary teachers to incorporate curriculum into therapy sessions and targeted therapy goals into classroom activities for carryover.
- Continually collaborate with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech Pathologist
Pronto Therapy
01.2022 - Current
- Assess and provide intervention for diverse population in the home and school setting
- Facilitate communication with non-verbal clients utilizing sign language, gestures, and assistive technology.
- Coordinate, develop and write IFSP's and eligibility reports containing speech and language information and present level of performance.
- Collaborate with local preschool teachers and implement and facilitate IFSP goals within various settings.
- Conduct audiological screenings for clients on caseload.
- Assist teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Engage and collaborat with parents and families to achieve therapy goals and to support student progress.
Speech Therapy Director/Speech Pathologist
Theraplay (Previously Fleming Speech Therapy)
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity and efficacy of therapeutic practices.
- Mentored newly hired therapists ( physical, occupational, and speech pathologists) on acquisition of new protocols and collaboration for therapeutic success
- Mentored 6 clinical fellows
- Evaluated and diagnosed speech and language delays/disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse school aged population.
- Develop and executed client centered treatment plans based on evaluation results. Consulted and collaborated with speech therapists and parents on intervention ideas and strategies to promote success and functioning for clients at home and in the clinic.
Speech Pathologist
Fleming Therapy Services
05.2013 - 05.2017
- Contracted with Center for Autism and Related Disorders to provide speech therapy for school aged children using their IEP's through Fairfax County
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Created and facilitated social groups for school aged children with ASD
- Provided feeding therapy for ages birth-18
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2011
Skills
- Speech-Language Pathologist with 10 years experience
- Proficient in Spanish with Bilingual Therapy Experience
- Trained in AAC Acquisition of Language through LAMP
- Trained in Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT)
- Trained in Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Trained in Sequential Oral Sensory approach to feeding (SOS approach)
- Early Intervention Certified through Infant and Toddler Connection of Virginia
- Knowledge of basic skills in American Sign Language
- Play-based therapy and Evidenced Based practices
- IEP and IFSP familiarity
Timeline
Owner/Director, Speech-Language Pathologist
Play2Learn Therapy LLC
05.2023 - Current
Speech Pathologist
Pronto Therapy
01.2022 - Current
Speech Therapy Director/Speech Pathologist
Theraplay (Previously Fleming Speech Therapy)
05.2017 - 01.2022
Speech Pathologist
Fleming Therapy Services
05.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Toledo
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