Dynamic speech-language pathologist with a solid reputation for organization, compassion, and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals and their families through a collaborative family-centered approach. Passion for interdisciplinary teamwork. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Center
Pennsauken, NJ
Serve as clinical site manager designee to assist in management of daily operations, monitor staff and therapists, and implement policies and procedures
Mentor graduate student clinicians and guide on assessment and intervention practices
Participate as integral team member on Augmentative and Alternative Communication team to improve access to language programs and device systems across 5 outpatient sites, offer continuing education for staff, and create educational materials for parents and caregivers
Provide services for ages 8 months to 15 years, including for culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse populations with integration of interpreting services as needed
Receive Crisis Prevention Institute certification informing evidence-based decisions regarding de-escalation techniques and crisis prevention training
Pursue continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical expertise related to feeding and swallowing, such as CAN-EAT Approach, DTTC, and augmentative and alternative communication options through PRC and Tobii Dynavox
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Speech and Voice Experience, LLC.
Rockville, MD
Assessed and treated individuals across the lifespan ages 18 months to 74 years old
Selected, programmed, customized, and troubleshooted augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices for individuals with complex communication needs
Fostered collaborative relationships with Early Intervention and Special Education programs through the Montgomery County Public School system to maximize treatment outcomes
Created individualized treatment plans for individuals post-stroke using relevant evidence-based practice and client interests and goals
LEND Trainee
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Selected to engage in intensive leadership and didactic training program related to neurodevelopmental and related disorders as funded by the Maternal Child And Health Bureau
Served on an interdisciplinary team to offer outreach and local and national resources to families and individuals with disabilities
Established community-based partnerships with disability-based organizations, such as Autism Connection of PA, to promote inclusion, policy development, and systems change
Graduate Student Clinician
Pioneer Education Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Implemented individual, group, and push-in treatment sessions for students ages 5 to 21 with multiple disabilities and medically complex diagnoses
Received specialized mentorship on development and selection of AAC programs
Actively participated in daily special education team meetings and weekly Individualized Education Plan meetings to determine goals and monitor progress
Graduate Student Clinician
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Pittsburgh, PA
Delivered services in an 8-bed unit at nationally ranked hospital to children with medically fragile diagnoses
Supported patients with ventilators and tracheostomies, including with speaking valve trials and family education to allow for safe discharge
Collaborated with medical professionals in meetings and discharge planning, and co-treated with occupational and physical therapists to optimize rehabilitation results
Provided feeding therapy at Children’s Home of Pittsburgh medical daycare and preschool
Graduate Student Clinician
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh South
Pittsburgh, PA
Administered, scored, and interpreted standardized and non-standardized measures for children ages 1 to 14 in outpatient environment
Counseled parents on speech and language disorders and discussed assessment results and treatment recommendations
Education
Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Center
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Speech and Voice Experience, LLC.
LEND Trainee
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Graduate Student Clinician
Pioneer Education Center
Graduate Student Clinician
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit