Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to improve student's communication skills by implementing individualized therapy programs .
Supervised graduate students or clinical fellows completing clinical practicums, providing guidance on best practices.
Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication challenges, leading to targeted intervention strategies for students from grades K-12.
Speech and Language Pathologist
UCP Of Suffolk
06.1997 - 01.2007
Conducted thorough assessments on adults with speech and feeding needs to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and feeding disorders in patients at the Diagnostic and Treatment Center.
Addressed feeding skills with tailored therapeutic interventions, enhancing patients' ability to safely eat and drink.
Educated families and group home staff, caregivers on strategies for supporting their loved one's speech, communication or feeding needs at home.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Metro Therapy Early Intervention
06.2002 - 07.2006
Improved patient articulation, phonological and communication skills with introduction of innovative therapy techniques.
Supported early language acquisition in toddlers with developmental delays by implementing play-based therapy strategies.
Fostered positive and encouraging therapy environment, which improved patient engagement and motivation in home with parent and child.
Education
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of Speech And Hearing Handicapped
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
05-1992
Skills
Individualized education plans
Alternative communication devices
Autism spectrum support
Pragmatic language therapy
Co-lead Friendship Club
Collaboration and teamwork
Professional Development
SEPTA Distinguished Service Award
ASHA ACE Award
Student Mentor
Report preparation
Excellent communication
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Metro Therapy Early Intervention
06.2002 - 07.2006
Speech and Language Pathologist
UCP Of Suffolk
06.1997 - 01.2007
Speech and Language Pathologist
Huntington Union Free School District
09.1993 - Current
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher of Speech And Hearing Handicapped
5th Grade Elementary School Teacher at South Huntington Union Free School District – Birchwood Intermediate School5th Grade Elementary School Teacher at South Huntington Union Free School District – Birchwood Intermediate School