Karla Abrams
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Seasoned educator eager to transition into Speech-Language Pathology. Possessing profound understanding of learners' needs and learning barriers. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in English with strong knowledge in linguistics, aspire to leverage skills to facilitate communication breakthroughs for individuals suffering from language disorders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Thomasville City Schools
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Enhanced student reading and writing proficiency by 30% on standardized testing through individualized techniques
- Teacher of the Year Candidate
- Administered reading, writing, speaking and comprehension assessments to students
- Coordinated with Special Education teachers, other faculty members and parents to develop and update IEPs for gifted/talented and special needs students
- Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills
Office Clerk
Young Men's Christian Association
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Initial contact for 200+ diverse customers a day, provided professional customer service, knowledgeable assistance, and reinforced program rules and regulations
- Led in recognizing complex filing/record keeping system, expedited data and file retrievals by 50%, followed confidentiality guidelines to safeguard personal information
- Organized office record and stocked supplies for optimal team performance.
Aquatics Supervisor
Thomasville YMCA & Youth Center
- Trained workers in service policies, safety requirements and specifics of activities.
- Promoted positive teamwork among aquatics staff through team-building exercises that fostered camaraderie within the department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Thomas University
Thomasville, NC05.2016
Leveling Courses - Speech-Language Pathology
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
St. Augustine, FlSkills
- Positive relationship building
- Understanding of diverse populations
- Interpersonal communication
- High-level written and oral communication
- Knowledge of speech and language development
- Ability to administer and interpret standardized assessments
Volunteer Experience
Kidtherapy, Austin, Texas, 2022-2023
- Developed educational materials to enhance patient and caregiver knowledge of various communication disorders
- Interpreted standardized assessments and patient treatment plans
- Observed speech and language therapy sessions for 20+ hours with licensed Speech Language Pathologists
- Created and implemented activities to promote speech and language development in children
Step N’ Stones Speech-Language Therapy Services, Thomasville, Georgia, 2018
- Observed language evaluations for 20 hours with current and prospective patients
- Analyzed and interpreted patient goals and objectives
Relevant coursework
- Introduction to Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Normal Speech & Language Development
- Phonetics
- Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Audiology
Activities
- Member, District Literacy Team, 2021-2022
- Finalist, Teacher of the Year, 2021-2022
- Teacher of the Month, Apr. 2022
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Thomasville City Schools
07.2019 - 05.2022
Office Clerk
Young Men's Christian Association
05.2018 - 09.2019
Aquatics Supervisor
Thomasville YMCA & Youth Center
Bachelor of Arts - English
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Thomas University
Leveling Courses - Speech-Language Pathology
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences
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