Jessica Farley
Salt Lake City,UT
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
University of Utah
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Planned and implemented individualized therapy sessions targeting articulation, language, fluency, pragmatics, AAC, and cognitive-communication.
- Developed short- and long-term goals based on assessment data and client needs.
- Wrote detailed SOAP notes, progress reports, and treatment plans
Dementia Care Companion
Private Client
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Monitor behavior and well-being, reporting significant changes to families or healthcare providers
- Providing compassionate companionship to an individual with dementia, promoting emotional support and engagement
- Encourage social interaction through shared activities and outings
- Guide cognitive stimulation activities, including memory games, memory kits, music therapy, and reminiscing exercises
Registered Behavior Technician
Apex Behavior Consulting
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Administered treatment plans developed by a BCBA
- Used fun, engaging activities to encourage various forms of communication including verbal communication, American Sign Language (ASL), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to successfully calm clients during tantrums
- Collaborated with caregivers, other technicians, and supervisors
- Completed daily documentation of sessions
After-School/Summer Camp Program Director
St. John's Community Child Development Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Planned daily activities for more than 100 campers
- Activities included hikes, arts & crafts, STEM projects, cooking, and swimming
- Supervised up to 12 employees at 2 locations
- Conducted hiring interviews
- Arranged field trips with various organizations such as museums, arcades, rec centers, etc
Education
M.S - Speech Language Pathology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08-2020
Skills
- Behavior modification
- Multicultural competence
- Individual & group therapy implementation
- Fluency shaping & stuttering modification techniques
- Rapport-building with clients of diverse ages and backgrounds
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Utah
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
University of Utah
08.2024 - Current
Dementia Care Companion
Private Client
08.2024 - 05.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Apex Behavior Consulting
11.2022 - 11.2023
After-School/Summer Camp Program Director
St. John's Community Child Development Center
05.2021 - 02.2022
M.S - Speech Language Pathology
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Science
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
University of Utah
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