Katherine Kordys
Somers,NY
Summary
Seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years experience as a clinician and over 10 years supervisory experience. A reputation for the provision of consistent, high- quality compassionate care, student/family centered focus, strong organizational skills and progressive thinking. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and program development utilizing clinical background and interpersonal skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
Byram Hills Central School District, Armonk NY
09.2009 - Current
- Provided school-based therapeutic and diagnostic services for students in self-contained lower/upper elementary, middle school and high school classes.
- Developed and implemented Collaborative Speech Model, including provision of individual and small group pull out therapy as well as continuum of push in services.
- Successfully advocated for and implemented comprehensive literacy program for students with complex communication needs.
- Skilled in provision of Augmentative and Alternative Communication interventions including low and high tech strategies.
- Collected relevant student data, developed neurodiversity affirming treatment plans and provided services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in order to meet students' individual needs
- Participated in CSE meetings for purposes of program development, including Annual Reviews, Requested Reviews and Triennial Meetings
- Provided consultation and training to teachers aides, teachers, therapists, administration and families with regarding to communication development, treatment and AAC interventions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Yorktown, NY
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided ESY school-based therapeutic services for students with social, emotional, behavioral, communication and/or other learning difficulties in Grades 1-12.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
The ARC Westchester, Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided school based therapeutic and diagnostic services for preschool students with multiple disabilities.
Clinical Fellow Supervisor/EI Clinical Specialist
The Center For Small Jewels, Inc
New Rochelle, NY
09.1999 - 08.2009
- Provided direct observation and feedback om diagnostic and therapeutic skills in according with NY State Department of Education and ASHA guidelines.
- Monitored clinical records and reports.
- Provided support and training regarding clinical approaches and strategies to first year clinicians.
- Reviewed clinician diagnostic reports for overall quality and compliance with Department of Health standards and guidelines, including psychological evaluations, education evaluations as well as speech-language, occupation therapy and physical therapy evaluations.
- Attended IFSP meetings. Designed and implemented in-service workshops for therapists.
Supervisor, Speech-Language Department/Speech-Language Pathologist
These Our Treasures, Inc.
Bronx, NY 10465
07.1994 - 08.2000
- Supervised department of 12 speech-language pathologists including Clinical Fellows.
- Performed administrative duties including hiring, scheduling/caseload, student placement, budgeting and collaborating with other department supervisors.
- Developed and managed AAC team, audiological support team, push in speech model and graduate student program.
- Coordinated staff development and training.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching and training to improve target areas.
- Enhanced communication within team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Provided school and home based diagnostic and therapeutic services for children aged birth to five with variety of communication disorders.
Education
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Trenton State College
Ewing Township, NJ 0861805.1992
Skills
- Mentoring and Supervision
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Family Relationships
- Strengths Based Approach
- Program Development
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Complex Communicators
- Language Literacy Connection
- Report Writing
Certification
- NY State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist #008918
- Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped, NY State
- ASHA Certified Member #01100693
- Hanen Certified Member, It Takes Two To Talk, More Than Words
- PROMPT Trained
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
07.2019 - 08.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
09.2009 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Isa Marrs Speech Language Pathology, P.C.
09.2008 - 06.2009
Clinical Fellow Supervisor/EI Clinical Specialist
The Center For Small Jewels, Inc
09.1999 - 08.2009
Supervisor, Speech-Language Department/Speech-Language Pathologist
These Our Treasures, Inc.
07.1994 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Trenton State College