Joanna Leonardo
Atlanta,GA
Summary
A compassionate Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with 2 years of experience in a private practice setting, managing 65+ clients weekly presenting with a variety of speech and language disorders. A proven track record of fostering meaningful connections with children that encourage them to be themselves and reach their fullest potential. Adept at tailoring research-based speech and language treatments to each child’s unique strengths and needs, while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide children with comprehensive support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
PediaSpeech Services, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Counsel an average of 65 clients weekly, delivering individualized therapy services utilizing evidence-based techniques to address speech, language, and motor planning disorders.
- Implement play-based therapy to stimulate creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while fostering a dynamic, engaging, and supportive environment for growth and development.
- Provide ongoing support and education to 70+ families, offering training on therapeutic strategies to enhance progress at home and in daily life.
- Conduct 3-4 pediatric speech evaluations per week, assessing, diagnosing, and creating detailed, and compliant reports, while developing tailored treatment plans to meet each child's unique speech and language needs.
SLP Graduate Clinician
SpeechFamily
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Lead group therapy sessions for 3-5-year-olds with language-based social-communication challenges, focusing on building self-confidence, teamwork, and empathy.
- Proactively incorporated feedback from clinical supervision sessions, fostering continuous professional development and advancing expertise as an emerging SLP clinician.
- Actively facilitated client-led therapy, leveraging intrinsic motivation to encourage participation in evidence-based practices and promote therapeutic progress.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Marcus Autism Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Supported clients within the classroom setting by assisting with daily routines, promoting peer engagement, and encouraging mental flexibility in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated closely with 3 classroom teachers and interdisciplinary teams to implement tailored strategies that address each client's unique learning and behavioral needs.
- Documented and tracked progress of 20 clients' speech, language, and motor skills development, consistently adjusting treatment plans based on the latest progress.
SLP Graduate Clinician
PediaSpeech Services, Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered a variety of standardized assessments to evaluate clients' communication skills and needs, including the GFTA-3, PLS-5, CASL-2, EOWPVT-4, ROWPVT-4, OWLS-II, CELF, and TAPS.
- Provided individualized therapy services utilizing evidence-based approaches such as the SOS Feeding Approach, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Kaufman Speech Praxis Treatment Approach, to address speech, language, and feeding disorders.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, pediatric dentists, and ENTs to create and implement an integrated therapy plan, ensuring comprehensive and holistic treatment for clients.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Radiant Comprehensive Therapy Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Developed engaging activities and therapeutic interventions for students with diverse communication needs, targeting articulation, language, auditory processing, and social communication skills.
- Actively contributed to IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings with parents, teachers, and interdisciplinary team members to review student progress, set goals, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Identified and utilized opportunities to integrate speech and language strategies in natural settings, such as during playground interactions, group activities, and mealtime, to enhance functional communication skills.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2021
Skills
- Motivational Skills – Dedicated to building meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate children to actively engage in therapy
- Empathy – As a sibling of a brother on the autism spectrum, I have a personal understanding of the challenges faced by children and their families, fostering empathy and insight in my approach to therapy
- Teamwork – Enthusiastic about collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent treatment for children, while continuously growing as a therapist through learning from colleagues' expertise
- Adaptability – Ready to adjust treatment strategies in real-time to align with a child’s immediate needs and interests, ensuring optimal engagement and progress
Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology License - Georgia Secretary of State
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
PediaSpeech Services, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
SLP Graduate Clinician
SpeechFamily
01.2023 - 04.2023
SLP Graduate Clinician
Marcus Autism Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
SLP Graduate Clinician
PediaSpeech Services, Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2022
SLP Graduate Clinician
Radiant Comprehensive Therapy Services
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Alabama
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