Kathy Alderman
Plainwell,MI
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist from Gull Lake Community Schools, adept in diagnosing and enhancing communication disorders with a proven track record of fostering significant improvements. Skilled in teletherapy, Tobii Dynavox and PECS, demonstrating exceptional ability in creating inclusive, evidence-based treatment plans. Excelled in mentoring and collaboration, ensuring culturally sensitive and effective interventions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Gull Lake Community Schools
08.1994 - 06.2024
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments, dynamic assessments, and clinical observations.
- Implemented individual, group therapy, teletherapy, and push-in sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for students with communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Established strong relationships with students, teachers, and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Served as a supervisor for speech language pathology interns and those completing their CFY year, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Served as a mentor for speech language pathologists, special education teachers, and preschool teachers new to the school district.
- Developed proposals to assist students in obtaining alternative augmentative communication devices and provided training for teachers and families.
- Served as Professional Learning Community Team Leader
- Served as Speech Language Pathology Department Chair
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MIBachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Experience providing teletherapy
- Experience with Tobii Dynavox
- Experience with PECS
- Experience with Lessonpix
- Proficient with SLP Toolkit
Affiliations
- Michigan Speech and Hearing Association
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competency granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Michigan Speech Language Pathologist License
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Gull Lake Community Schools
08.1994 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Western Michigan University
Certificate of Clinical Competency granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Michigan Speech Language Pathologist License
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