Karel Michelle Fisher
Greensboro
Summary
Experienced speech-language pathology assistant with over 10 years of expertise in providing comprehensive speech and language treatment to preschool through school-aged individuals. Proficient in organizing, scheduling, and managing all clerical duties under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist. Skilled in effectively interacting with parents, caregivers, exceptional children, teachers, chairpersons, principals, support personnel, and program directors at various district schools.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Crystal Clear Speech and Language Services
08.2014 - Current
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Documented student progress and compared progress to past data.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing personalized speech therapy sessions.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Facilitated successful group therapy sessions, fostering peer support and social skill development among participants.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Supported patients'' families by providing education on speech-language strategies and at-home exercises.
- Increased patient motivation by establishing rapport and creating engaging therapy activities tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and ethical guidelines in all aspects of service delivery as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
- Reduced therapist workload by managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, billing, and report writing.
Education
Speech Language Pathology Assistant -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Community College
Hudson, North Carolina05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, North Carolina05-2007
Skills
- Clinical experience
- Healthcare billing
- Treatment of a variety of communication disorders
- Enthusiastic service provider
- Organizational skills
- Patient-focused care
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- North Carolina Registered Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Associate of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Accomplishments
Documentation
● Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation. Clinical Services:
● Provided exceptional speech and language intervention sessions with excellent performance appraisal results from parents/caregivers
Collaboration
● Collaborated with the Exceptional Children's Department and personnel within the school districts to ensure the most efficacy speech and language intervention services are being provided.
Patient/Client Care
● Delivered quality speech and language services from a holistic perspective
Family Support
● Provided support to families through speech and language educational resources and guidelines as outlined by the Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, The American Speech Language and Hearing Association and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Implementation
● Assisted in the implementation, under the direct supervision of an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist speech and language treatment protocols
Affiliations
- Member of the National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association
- Member of the North Carolina A and T State University's Student
- Chapter of the National Black Speech Language and Hearing Association (2003-2007)
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Crystal Clear Speech and Language Services
08.2014 - Current
- North Carolina Registered Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Associate of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association
Speech Language Pathology Assistant -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
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