Kathleen McLoughlin
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in developing effective plans, utilizing evidence-based practices and incorporating innovative technology to enhance communication skills. Excel in patient-focused therapy, active listening, and empathy, ensuring personalized care and successful outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Kids Can Do
Mokena, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Assessed the patient's language and speech production abilities, including articulation, fluency, voice quality, pragmatics, etc.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Implemented augmentative and alternative communication systems for clients with multimodal communication needs.
- Provided behavior management throughout sessions to encourage clients in reaching their full potential.
Speech Pathology Intern
Babara Vick Preschool
Chicago, Illinois
03.2024 - Current
- Gathered data during therapy sessions to track progress and measure the success of interventions.
- Incorporated technology into therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Used EasyIEP effectively to develop speech goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
BDI Playhouse
Orland Park, Illinois
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams. Provided services to individuals with various disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, childhood apraxia of speech, etc.
- Maintained detailed records of all treatment sessions using electronic medical record software.
- Implemented sign language in addition to verbal output to increase expressive language.
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Balmoral Elementary School
Crete- Monee, Illinois
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented individualized treatment plans to improve speech-language skills in pediatric patients.
- Facilitated group and individualized therapy focusing on functional communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to provide therapeutic activities correlated to classroom activities
Education
Masters of Science - Speech and Language Pathology Candidate
Saint Xavier
Chicago05.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier
Chicago05.2022
High School Diploma -
Marist High School
Chicago05.2018
Skills
- Data gathering
- Technology integration
- Collaboration
- Individualized treatment planning
- Use of EasyIEP
- Behavior management
- Record maintenance
- Sign language implementation
- Speech-language skill improvement
- Functional communication skills
- Evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Therapeutic activity correlation
- Speech and language services
- Counseling
- Hearing screenings
- Communication skills
- Clinical documentation
- Voice equipment usage
- AAC proficiency
- Basic sign language
Certification
- Clinical documentation
- Implementing and use of technology
- Voice Equipment (i.e. Visipitch)
- AAC: Proficient in various high-tech and low-tech AAC such as Touch Chat, Lamp, and core board
- Basic sign language
- HIPAA - CITI Program Certification
- LOUD Crowd and SPEAK OUT! Training
- Virtus Training
- MBISImP Training
Personal Information
Title: Speech and Language Pathologist
Timeline
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Kids Can Do
08.2024 - Current
Speech Pathology Intern
Babara Vick Preschool
03.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
BDI Playhouse
01.2024 - 03.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Balmoral Elementary School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Masters of Science - Speech and Language Pathology Candidate
Saint Xavier
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Saint Xavier
High School Diploma -
Marist High School