Karolyn (Kary) Mirasola
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist with 25 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always open to learning and collaboration. Enthusiastic about supporting patients, families, and colleagues. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2003 - Current
- Conducts Interprofessional and dual assessments with APNPs, PAs, and MDs to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Enhances speech, language and literacy development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Serves as a mentor/ trainer for new Speech-Language Pathologists, volunteers and graduate students by providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Facilitated parent, colleague, and professional education sessions on topics related to language disorders and communication deficits in older children and adolescents.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Initiated creation of interprofessional voice clinic
Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2010 - 04.2024
- School Performance Program; interprofessional team including psychologists, developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners and speech-language pathologists
- Supervised graduate students from various local universities, specially related to interprofessional practice and opportunities
- Conducted teletherapy evaluations and treatment
- Supervise and train undergrad student volunteers
- Coordinate graduate student interviews and assist in deciding placement, contact with universities
- Co-Creator of Social Language Groups for Pre-adolescents and Adolescents.
Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2003 - 06.2010
- Evaluate and treat children and adolescents ages 2 years – 18 years with a variety of communicative disorders; Specialty area in older elementary students and adolescents with language and learning disabilities
- Auditory Processing Disorders Team (APD), interprofressional team including psychologists, audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- Collaborations with Occupational Therapists to support communication skills of cognitively impaired patients
- Co-Create New Voice/ laryngology clinic at Children’s; interprofessional team including speech-language pathologists, laryngologists, and nurse practitioners
- Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise graduate students for clinical externship.
Private Speech Language Pathologist
Gmeiner Clinic for Language and Learning Disabilities
07.1999 - 06.2003
- Evaluated and treated children and adolescents/ adults
- Participated as Language Arts and Science teacher for language and learning disabled students in private school created within clinic
Writing Tutor
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Writing Center
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Aided students with editing and organizing written products
- Development of writing center protocols.
Speech Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools
10.1996 - 06.1997
- Supported 5 Speech and Language Pathologists at two schools
- Provided support for treatment of a variety of disorders.
Education
M.S., Graduate Program - Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
University of Wisconsin At Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI05.1999
B.S. - Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health And Human Services, San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.1996
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity; culturally and linguistically diverse practices
- Neurodiversity Affirming
- Dynamic Assessment Skills
- Specialize in Evaluating and Treating Older Students and Adolescents
- Problem Solving, Shifting, and Thinking Outside the Box
- Supervision and Training
- Interprofessional Collaboration
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Opportunities/ Presentations
- Presenter/ Co-Presenter/ Invited Speaker for ASHA Convention, WSHA Convention, NASP, 2010-2022
- Convention Co-Chair, WSHA Convention 2007
- ASHA Volunteer Leader: 2016-present; ASHA Leadership Program, 2019-2020
- Graduate Student Supervisor and Invited Graduate Student Class Lecturer for Marquette, UW-Madison, Milwaukee, WhiteWater, Racine School District, Children's Wisconsin
- Co-Created 3 part Educational Videos on Language Disorders 2011-2022
- Co-created the Lollipop Guild, internal Employee Recognition program, 2018 – present
Timeline
Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2010 - 04.2024
Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2003 - Current
Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
06.2003 - 06.2010
Private Speech Language Pathologist
Gmeiner Clinic for Language and Learning Disabilities
07.1999 - 06.2003
Writing Tutor
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Writing Center
08.1997 - 05.1998
Speech Paraprofessional
Milwaukee Public Schools
10.1996 - 06.1997
M.S., Graduate Program - Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
University of Wisconsin At Oshkosh
B.S. - Communicative Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology
College of Health And Human Services, San Diego State University
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