Kate Schlotter
Fountainville,PA
Summary
Effective teacher, paraeducator, early intervention special instructor, and graduate student committed to learning by earning 198 observation hours to develop skills in speech-language pathology. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
- Communicate effectively with faculty and staff and accept critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Analyze patient reports from Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study (VFSS) and Fibrotic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) following test administration.
Student
Bloomsburg University Speech Language and Hearing Clinic
- Well-versed in conducting standardized assessments and presenting patient interview questions during speech-language evaluations.
- Made and educated parents on how to use low-tech AAC tools for their child with Autism.
Student
Central Columbia Elementary School
- Competent in performing speech-language assessments with bilingual children.
- Taught nine students speech-language pathology in life skills classroom (LSS).
Early Intervention Special Instructor
U.S. Healthcare Services, LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Implement the coaching model by demonstrating active listening skills and rapport building to strengthen carry over of session objectives.
- My patient's families are pleased with their child's progress and report that they have seen their children expand their vocabulary and language within their first couple sessions.
Substitute Teacher and Paraeducator
ESS
12.2022 - Current
- Successfully introduced Augmentative Alternative Communication Device (AAC) within functionally motivating situations increasing consistent and independent use for child with Autism.
- Expand children's expressive and receptive language skills by embedding sign language during instruction with individuals who were nonverbal.
Graduate Assistant
Communication Science and Disorders Department
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and organized information for class into PowerPoint to be given to communication science and disorders undergraduate students.
- Taught audiology graduate students how to administer KBIT, CELF-5, and CTOPP-2 for research purposes by explaining purpose of each exam and demonstrating proper administration techniques.
Research Assistant
Special Education Department
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses on the pre-service teacher population.
- Collaborated with two professors from the exceptionalities department and wrote a research manuscript that became published and presented findings at the PAC-TEA conference.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Bucks County Intermediate Unit
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed a caseload of 50 students receiving speech-language services.
- Volunteered to take on three extra students seeking home-based therapy and provided services to them.
Education
M.S. - Communication Science and Disorders
Commonwealth University of PA- Bloomsburg Campus
Bloomsburg, PA05.2024
B.S. - Communication Science and Disorders
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2022
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Behavioral Management
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
Publications
Journal Article, Schlotter, K., Drogan, R., Gardner, S., Dean, M., 2023, Pennsylvania Teacher Editor, Fostering Intentionality and Reflection in Pre-Service Teachers' Use of Behavior Specific Praise
Training
The Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile Student Training
Certification
- Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator, Pennsylvania Department of Education all Instructional Areas PK-12 - 2023
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention - 2022
- CPR/AED/First Aid - 2022
Timeline
Early Intervention Special Instructor
U.S. Healthcare Services, LLC
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Communication Science and Disorders Department
01.2023 - 11.2023
Substitute Teacher and Paraeducator
ESS
12.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Special Education Department
08.2022 - 11.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Bucks County Intermediate Unit
07.2022 - 08.2022
Student
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
Student
Bloomsburg University Speech Language and Hearing Clinic
Student
Central Columbia Elementary School
M.S. - Communication Science and Disorders
Commonwealth University of PA- Bloomsburg Campus
B.S. - Communication Science and Disorders
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania