Jennifer Spiegel
Northbrook,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated speech-language pathologist with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Flexible Speech-Language Pathologist with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with 24 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet diverse patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morton Grove School District 70 - Park View School
Morton Grove, IL
08.2014 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Niles Township District for Special Education
Morton Grove, IL
01.2005 - 06.2014
- Evaluate, plan and provide treatment for multicultural students with communication disorders such as: articulation disorders, phonological disorders, pragmatic language disorders, hearing impairment, cochlear implants, stuttering, language processing delays, receptive language delays, expressive language delays, and word retrieval difficulties
- Experience with a variety of populations and genetic deficits which include: emotional/behavioral disorders, nonverbal students, life skills, early childhood, students with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, etc
- Manage files for students with speech and language impairments
- Attend Domain, Individualized Education Program, and Eligibility Meetings for students
- Collaborate with staff, parents, and outside professionals to implement goals that relate to the common core curriculum
- Bill Medicaid for therapy and evaluations that were completed with the Medicaid eligible students on my caseload
- Started the Response to Intervention Speech and Language Clinic Approach with a colleague
- Provided input for the Individual Problem Solving Team Model that was implemented during the 2013-2014 school year
- Started Molloy Perks, a coffee shop run by students with disabilities, with colleagues at Julia Molloy Education Center.
Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
Skokie, IL
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Treated and evaluated children from birth to three years old with oral motor impairments, speech, feeding, and language delays
- Collaborated with parents and other early intervention therapists
- Managed documentation and files for children that were serviced
- Attended Individual Family Service Plan Meetings
Speech-Language Pathologist
Oakton Elementary School
Evanston, IL
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Managed paperwork for students on the speech and language caseload
- Assessed students’ speech and language abilities
- Provided therapy for multicultural students with communication deficits which included: voice disorders, stuttering, cleft palate, hearing impairment, language delays, pragmatic language impairment, articulation disorders, phonological disorders
- Implemented Project P.O.W.E.R., a literacy program with National Louis University
- Led the Intervention Team, a multidisciplinary team that addressed student concerns
- Bill Medicaid for therapy and evaluations that were completed with the Medicaid eligible students
- Presented inservices to students, staff and parents on such topics as hearing impairment, referrals, Project P.O.W.E.R
- And accommodations/modifications, etc.
Special Education Teacher
Dawes Elementary School
Evanston, IL
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Taught early childhood special education during summer school
- Implemented each student’s goals from their Individualized Education Program
- Assisted students with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and developmental delays
- Collaborated with colleagues, parents and support services staff.
Graduate Student Clinician
Evanston Hospital
Evanston, IL
- Conducted speech and language assessments for patients
- Provided therapy for speech and language patients if it was warranted
- Documented the data from each treatment session with a particular patient in their chart
- Treated patients with Dysphagia, Cognitive Impairments, Aphasia, and Dysarthria.
Education
Masters in Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Illinois
05-2000
Bachelors of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences -
Indiana University
05-1998
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Caseload Management
- Analytical Skills
Mission
My mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based speech and language intervention to children. As a skilled, highly motivated speech and language pathologist with 14 years of experience I am focused to achieve the district objectives with a sense of integrity and strong work ethic.
Activities
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association
- P.R.O.M.P.T. Certified
- CPI Certified
- PECS Trained
- ASHA Leader (2012)
- Supervised Student Teacher from Northwestern University (2010)
- Co-Author of a poster session at ASHA “Storytelling in African American Preschoolers” (2005)
- Minority Student Leadership Program (1999)
- American Indian Council
- Trained in Boardmaker Studio
References
Available upon request
Certification
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Professional Educator License
Accomplishments
- ACE award (American Speech-Language Hearing Association)
- ASHA Leader (2012)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morton Grove School District 70 - Park View School
08.2014 - 02.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Niles Township District for Special Education
01.2005 - 06.2014
Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist
Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
01.2002 - 01.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
Oakton Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2005
Special Education Teacher
Dawes Elementary School
01.2000 - 01.2002
Graduate Student Clinician
Evanston Hospital
Masters in Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Illinois
Bachelors of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences -
Indiana University
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Professional Educator License
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