Katherine Boyd
Winfield,MO
Summary
Experienced in the special education evaluation process, utilizing data to make informed decisions regarding eligibility. Proficient in assessing students who are English language learners and those requiring assistive technology. Well-versed in all areas of eligibility, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and support for diverse student populations. Skilled in utilizing a range of assessment tools and techniques to accurately identify student needs and provide tailored interventions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Speech Language Pathologist
Fort Zumwalt School District
08.2016 - Current
- Evaluated students with speech, language, and fluency disorders, autism, learning disabilities, and other social emotional difficulties using standardized assessments and clinical observations
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication needs, including ELL populations and students requiring AT
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current eligibilities for IDEA
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth
- Facilitated parent education discussions on how to implement strategies at home to foster communication and development
Speech-Language Pathologist
Winfield School District
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels
- Case managed students identified with speech and language disorders
- Established strong relationships with students and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals
- Developed a speech intervention program to remediate minor speech errors for students
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO12-2009
Skills
- Special education diagnostic team member
- Facilitation of 504/IDEA pre-referral process
- Experience in dynamic and formal assessments
- Proficient in evaluation reporting
- Case management
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Speech and language therapy
- Differential diagnosis for ELL population
- Assistive technology assessment and implementation
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
DESE Certificate in Speech Language Pathology
Board of Healing Arts Certificate for Speech Language Pathology
Timeline
Diagnostic Speech Language Pathologist
Fort Zumwalt School District
08.2016 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Winfield School District
08.2011 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Truman State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Truman State University
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