Judith LaBarbera M.A. CCC-SLP
Monroe
Summary
Dynamic former Supervisor of Speech at the New York City Department of Education, adept at enhancing student engagement and optimizing service delivery for 5,000 students. Leveraging strong communication and analytical skills, I successfully implemented professional development programs, fostering a collaborative environment among 80 speech therapists to elevate performance and outcomes.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Former Supervisor of Speech
New York City Department of Education
Staten Island
09.2006 - 07.2024
- Supervised and evaluated 80 speech therapists across 20 schools to ensure service quality.
- Ensured mandated speech services for approximately 5,000 students.
- Communicated with Principals and Assistant Principals regarding compliance and service delivery.
- Approved speech evaluations submitted by agency providers.
- Addressed parental concerns and established goals for individual students.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for speech therapists.
- Managed schedules and assignments of speech therapists to optimize service compliance.
- Facilitated communication among educators, parents, and administrators during IEP meetings.
Education
Two-Year - Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2020
Two-Year - Education Administration
Touro College
New York, NY05-2006
Master of Arts - Speech & Language Pathology
New York University
New York, NY05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Speech & Language Pathology
New York University
New York, NY05-1996
Skills
- Advocate for interprofessional collaboration
- Active listener
- Team Player
- Analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Effective organization
- Willing to learn
Affiliations
- Organize annual Apraxia-Kids Walk on Staten Island to raise awareness and money for research
- Volunteer for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
- Learning to play pickelball
Certification
Level 1 (2005), Level II (2006), Wilson Reading System Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Former Supervisor of Speech
New York City Department of Education
09.2006 - 07.2024
Two-Year - Pediatric Motor Speech Disorders
Kean University
Two-Year - Education Administration
Touro College
Master of Arts - Speech & Language Pathology
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech & Language Pathology
New York University