Karen Schrodt
Louisville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate speech-language pathologist with over 34 years of experience with children in educational and outpatient settings. Skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of communication and feeding disorders. Adept at developing IEPs and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Highly experienced in evaluating and implementing high-tech and low-tech AAC systems to facilitate functional communication in and out of the school environment. Skilled at navigating and obtaining funding for high tech AAC systems for clients/students.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
PediaStaff
Canton, OH
11.2021 - Current
- Provide virtual speech-language therapy and evaluation services to students aged 5-22 years old with speech-language disorders related to cognitive impairment, behavioral/emotional disorder, and autism spectrum disorder .
- Responsible for writing and updating IEPs, working with school staff to develop behavior plans, assess, set up, and support the use of augmentative communication strategies, and provide consultative support to classroom staff.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive care for children with speech-language challenges.
- Implements group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Smiling Star Speech & Language
Hinsdale, IL
05.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive virtual assessments to identify communication and feeding disorders in pediatric clients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
- Implemented engaging therapy sessions using interactive techniques and specialized resources.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Supervisor
HelloHero
Long Island City, NY
06.2023 - 05.2026
- Provided evaluations, treatment, and assisted in developing IEPs in a virtual K-12 school setting.
- Responsible for supervision of 10-15 SLPs and OTs from June 2023-November 2023 while maintaining caseload of students.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pearson Virtual Schools
Columbia, MD
03.2008 - 06.2023
- Provided evaluations, treatment, and case management, including writing IEPs, in a virtual K-12 school setting.
- Multidisciplinary approach, with close contact with special education directors, case managers, and occupational and mental health therapists.
- Lead therapist for school, responsible for training newly assigned therapists with regards to procedures, documentation, etc.
- Participated in peer mentoring program to help therapists new to the program understand processes and procedures.
Speech-Language Pathologist
TinyEYE Online Therapy Services
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CAN
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided virtual evaluations and treatment services to in-person schools located in Ohio.
- Treated students aged 4-21 in public special education programs, as well as students in charter school programs.
- Gained experience with a dedicated service delivery platform.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist
Mercy Medical Center
Canton, OH
07.1993 - 09.2015
- Provided outpatient speech-language and feeding therapy with pediatric clients (infant through 18 years of age).
- Strong experience with infant/pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as with augmentative communication.
- Contracted a special education program to provide feeding/swallowing and speech-language services via early intervention program.
- Worked on the inpatient rehabilitation unit with adult patients following stroke and cerebrovascular accident from July 1993-February 1996.
- Performed videofluorographic swallow studies, made dietary recommendations, and provided treatment of dysphagia, speech, and language difficulties related to these diagnoses.
Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist
LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE)
La Grange, IL
01.1992 - 07.1993
- Provided school-based speech-language therapy services to special education students in grades K-8.
- Generated and followed Individualized Education Plans, as well as worked closely with other members if the educational team.
- Served as Assistive Technology Specialist and collaborated with teams within the special education cooperative regarding augmentative communication strategies, computer access, and other forms of assistive technology with the classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL12-1991
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL06-1990
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Technology proficiency
- Caseload management
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Experience with AAC
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA
- Illinois State Speech-Language Pathology License (IDFPR)
- Illinois State Board of Education - Professional Educator License (Speech-Language Impaired)
- Ohio State Speech-Language Pathology License
- Ohio Pupil Services License - Speech-Language Pathology
- Colorado Department of Education - Professional Special Services License (School Speech/Language Pathologist)
Awards
Award for Continuing Education (ACE)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, February 1999
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist/Supervisor
HelloHero
06.2023 - 05.2026
Speech-Language Pathologist
PediaStaff
11.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Smiling Star Speech & Language
05.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
TinyEYE Online Therapy Services
09.2015 - 06.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pearson Virtual Schools
03.2008 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist
Mercy Medical Center
07.1993 - 09.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist/Assistive Technology Specialist
LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE)
01.1992 - 07.1993
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
Northern Illinois University