Jessica Klassen
Speech Language Pathologist
Irving,TX
Summary
Speech Language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience with students of various backgrounds, socioeconomic levels and disabilities. Passionate about ensuring that students get the necessary supports from their educators to allow them to be successful with their learning process. I am organized, flexible and eager to learn.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton, United States
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Performed evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 21 with speech and language development problems.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, TX
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Speech Language Pathology- CFY
Eastern Panhandle Share Services Arrangement
Shamrock, TX
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
Speech Language Pathology- Assistant
Coppell ISD
Coppell, TX
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Pursued higher education and training while balancing work with clients.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
Speech Language Pathology- Assistant
Denison ISD
Denison, TX
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Pursued higher education and training while balancing work with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Baylor University
Waco, TX 08.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 08.2007 - 12.2009
Skills
Patient Assessments
Relationship building
Speech and language screening
Direct Patient Care
Team collaboration
IEP familiarity
Documentation
Staff education and training
Articulation therapy
Adaptive to changing environments
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
Case management
Affiliations
- Texas Speech and Hearing Association
- American Speech and Hearing Association
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD
08.2013 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Amarillo ISD
08.2011 - 06.2013
Speech Language Pathology- CFY
Eastern Panhandle Share Services Arrangement
08.2010 - 06.2011
Speech Language Pathology- Assistant
Coppell ISD
08.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Texas Woman's University
08.2007 - 12.2009
Speech Language Pathology- Assistant
Denison ISD
08.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Baylor University
08.2002 - 05.2006