Katya Ballands
Denver,CO
Summary
Focused Speech-Language Pathology graduate student passionate about patient care. Pursuing ASHA certification and license in Speech-Language Pathology with a focus on individuals with traumatic brain injury, aphasia, and cleft palate. Well-organized, hardworking, and detail oriented.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Aurora Public Schools
Aurora, CO
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assist fully remote Speech-Language Pathologist supervisor in strategizing and implementing effective treatment plans for students in the autism center program.
- Collect and compile data to document client performance and assess program quality.
- Collaborate with healthcare and educational professional to provide comprehensive support for patients and treatment plans.
Shadowing Student
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
Aurora, CO
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients with cleft palate.
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a hospital or clinic environment.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Jefferson County Public Schools
Arvada, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Executed treatment plans and screeners for general education and special education children in grades K-5 under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness.
Volunteer
Imagine!
Boulder, CO
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Helped individuals learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Improved behavioral impacts with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
The University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2021
Skills
- CDE school speech-language pathology assistant authorization/license
- Interact-ABI-lity partner training certified
- CPR certified
- Emotionally supportive
- Dependable & flexible
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Complex problem-solver
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
03.2024 - 03.2024
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Aurora Public Schools
08.2022 - 04.2023
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Intern
Jefferson County Public Schools
01.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer
Imagine!
03.2021 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
The University of Colorado Boulder
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