Joanne Bianco
Laconia,NH
Summary
A a proactive Speech-Language Pathologist of 25 years of experience in diagnosing, treating and modifying students and adults Individualized Education Plans, 504 plans and care plans.
Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Expertise in multicultural sensitivity, caseload management, and improving student outcomes across various settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Multiple
05.1994 - 02.2012
- Evaluated and diagnosed students and patients using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar neurodiverse challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive modification plans for students and patients from simple to significantly complex learning and physical challenges.
- Established strong relationships with students, patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions and learning modifications for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Increased student and patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care while maintaining open lines of communication with families.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each student or patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in modifying and creating successful learning environments
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including schools, private practice, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Advocated for patients' needs, securing necessary resources and accommodations in educational settings.
- Integrated cultural and linguistic considerations into accommodation plans, addressing diverse needs of each student or patient population.
- Enhanced student satisfaction by establishing supportive and encouraging learning environments.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering social skills and peer interaction among students with similar challenges.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
- Tailored intervention techniques to adults and students, recovering from Traumatic brain injuries to visual impairments
- Enhanced students skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication for neurodiverse individuals allowing for each person to maximize their learning potential.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05.1992
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Patience and Tolerance
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Creativity and Innovation
- Assessment abilities
- Oral Expression
- Team Collaboration
- Caseload Management
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Multiple
05.1994 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Adelphi University