Skilled speech and language pathologist offering 23 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Looking to continue to teach and work with individuals with disabilities regarding effective communication and functional life skills
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Frederick County Public Schools
07.2001 - Current
Assessment and treatment for children in grades Pre-K-12 with Apraxia, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, ADHD, Down Syndrome, English as a Second Language, articulation disorders, hearing impairment, stuttering, auditory processing, and learning disabilities
Manage caseload of 50-60 students
Provide and implement lessons for the Learning for Life program of 23 students
Create and implement social skills training for groups of students
Coordinate and monitor all paperwork for medical assistance and College Board for special education team
Implement use of technology into therapy sessions
Consistently attend county speech-language meetings
Mentored new speech-language pathologists
Collaborated with general education teachers and special education teachers to meet the needs of children with speech and language impairments within the classroom
Provided professional development to staff
Chair and member of various school based committees - Social Committee, S.E.C.A.C., Wellness, and Early Literacy
Department chair of special education department within school.
Represented the school system in two due process hearings.
Create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEP) intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other professionals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tx:Team partnered with Frederick Memorial Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2012
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adults with Autism, Lingual Nerve Damage, developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome, Apraxia, stuttering, cochlear implants, repaired cleft lip/palate, voice disorders, and articulation disorders
Publication of article in Frederick's Child magazine
Guest speaker at Frederick Community College
Marketed rehabilitation services to various physician offices
Co-treated with physical therapists and occupational therapists
Promoted rehabilitation services at resource fair
Began planning and implementing pediatric rehabilitation program
Case managed 40 children and adults
Completed paperwork for insurance reimbursement
Organization and implementation of customer service incentive program.