Kathy Jacobson
Summary
Skillful school based Speech/Language Pathologist with 38.5 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support students communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Appleton Area School District
08.1986 - 06.2023
- Educated patients, family members and school staff about various topics of communication needs.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language delays.
- Used evidence based practices within therapy.
- Monitored students progress and adjusted practices accordingly.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Green Bay Public Schools
01.1985 - 06.1986
- Worked with a variety of preschool and elementary students to remediate communication delays.
- Documented progress and adjusted therapy to meet students needs.
- Created and implemented IEPs to address speech/language delays.
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI12.1984
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI12.1982
Skills
- Abundant experience working with Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Expertise with Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices and/or systems
- Strong skills planning and implementing Individual Education Program evaluations, plans and programs
- Excellent problem solver
- Team focused
- Proficient in use of evidence based practices
- Knowledgeable when evaluating and working with bilingual students
Certification
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) license since December1984.
Certificate of Clinical Competence through American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) since March 1986.
Additional Information
Attended many hours of additional training throughout my professional career to ensure continued growth, maintain licensing and certification and guarantee best practices when working with students, families and other professionals.
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Appleton Area School District
08.1986 - 06.2023
Speech and Language Pathologist
Green Bay Public Schools
01.1985 - 06.1986
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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