Conducted speech and language evaluations for Bacon County Board of Education students, informing tailored intervention strategies.
Developed individualized therapy plans for school-based communication needs.
Delivered direct speech therapy services in classroom and resource settings.
Collaborated with teachers, parents, and special education staff on IEP goals.
Documented student progress and service notes, ensuring compliance with educational standards and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to align on patient care plans, enhancing collaborative support for student therapy outcomes.
Supervised graduate students during their clinical training rotations.
Participated in professional development activities such as seminars and workshops related to Speech Language Pathology topics.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Appling County Board Of Education
Baxley, Georgia
01.1987 - 05.1995
Developed individualized treatment plans for students across grade levels.
Delivered therapy sessions for articulation, language, and fluency goals.
Assessed student speech, language, and communication needs in Appling County schools.
Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators on student support needs.
Education
Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12-2003
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12-1990
Associate of Science - Education
South Georgia College
Douglas, GA
06-1984
Skills
I conducted Speech evaluations across all areas and grade levels
I provided Speech Language services across all grade levels and communication areas consisting of group and individual therapy sessions
I wrote IEPs and conducted IEP meetings for all students that I served
I completed all mandated paperwork for the students I served including, RTI paperwork, IEPs, eligibility reports, evaluation reports, and therapy documentation of progress
I also served as the special education coordinator for the Bacon County Elementary School from 2001-2026 As the coordinator, I held leadership roles that included scheduling meetings with various team members, conducting IEP meetings, contacting other schools concerning students' IEPs and needs, contacting other outside agencies I was responsible for the school's overall coordination of due process services for our special education students
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Licensed SLP in the state of Georgia
ASHA certified
Accomplishments
Bacon County Special Education Teacher of the year 2004-2005