Josephine Cummings
Lumberton,NC
Summary
Accomplished Speech Therapist and Elementary School Teacher at Public Schools Of Robeson County, adept in speech assessment and fostering team collaboration. Leveraged evidence-based practices and differentiated instruction to significantly enhance student communication abilities and academic growth. Excelled in creating supportive environments, achieving notable progress in speech sound disorders and articulation therapy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Therapist
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.2002 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, ensuring a comfortable and trusting environment during sessions.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
- Designed group therapy sessions targeting shared goals across multiple patients, fostering peer collaboration and encouragement during each session.
- Maintained compliance with complete documentation of actions.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in designing individualized therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Took detailed reports and tracked progress of [Number] patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to accurately diagnose speech, language, and hearing issues.
- Monitored student progress according to goals.
- Provided education on communication strategies for caregivers, enhancing their ability to support loved ones with speech difficulties.
Elementary School Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.1989 - 08.2002
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Master's Sixth Year Advanced Level - Speech And Language Pathology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC07.2002
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.1989
Skills
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Early intervention
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Speech Assessment
- Articulation therapy
- Documentation
Timeline
Speech Therapist
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.2002 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
08.1989 - 08.2002
Master's Sixth Year Advanced Level - Speech And Language Pathology
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science -
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
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