Jo Bocock
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Exceptional treatment administrator utilizes expertise to inform proven technique utilization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Interact Pediatric Therapy Services
09.2015 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of pre-school, school aged, and adolescent children diagnosed with phonological/articulation disorders, mild to severe language disorders, fluency disorders and autism spectrum disorders.
- Utilized a variety of testing protocols including; GFTA-2, GFTA-3, PLS-5, CELF-5
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, occupational therapists and case workers to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Developed innovative therapy exercises that effectively targeted patients'' specific areas of difficulty and helped them achieve their goals more efficiently.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting their loved one''s communication at home, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress at home and within the community
- Mentored graduate students completing clinical practicums, providing guidance on best practices in assessment and intervention techniques.
- Notable continuing education including PECS II, qualified NC Child Care Act, teletherapy development, and Social Thinking
Speech Language Pathology
Center For Pediatric Therapies
06.2011 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary including occupational therapist, physical therapists and CDSA case workers teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for children with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, articulation and phonological, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each student, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Improved students communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children through the VA Infant and Toddler Program.
- Notable continuing education including PROMPT I, PECS II, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Basic Elements of Applied Behavior Analysis
Speech and Language Pathologist
Building Blocks: School For Children With Autism
05.2011 - 09.2015
- Provided school related speech and language services to children 2-12 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in an ABA specialized school
- Responsible for the evaluation, treatment, and development of Individualized Education Plans for students
- Followed behavior plans set by a licensed BCaBA
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including teachers, paraprofessionals and occupational therapists to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the unique needs of each student
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Radford University
Radford, VA12.2007
Skills
- Unique and creative treatment planning
- Individualized Education Plans
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Speech Assessment
- Parent coaching
Certification
Licensed by North Carolina Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) (2012)
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Interact Pediatric Therapy Services
09.2015 - 02.2023
Speech Language Pathology
Center For Pediatric Therapies
06.2011 - 09.2015
Speech and Language Pathologist
Building Blocks: School For Children With Autism
05.2011 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Radford University