Kelly Smith-Vernon, M.A.Ed.,M.A., CCC-SLP
Gallipolis,OH
Summary
Energetic and dedicated speech language pathologist with expertise in educational administration, team-building, supervision, mentoring, telepractice, multi-tiered system of supports/intervention, autism, augmentative and alternative communication, speech sound disorders, child language disorders and literacy. Offering proficiency with a variety of technology platforms, experience with leading system change, and an enduring passion for improving student outcomes
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor/Speech and Language Pathologist
Next Level Speech Therapy
Olympia, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Adhere to applicable licensure laws and rules regulating the practice of speech-language pathology and speech language pathology assistant supervision
- Provide and encourage ongoing education and training opportunities for the speech language pathology assistant that are consistent with the competencies and skills required to meet the needs of the students served
- Develop, review, and modify treatment plans for students
- Establish rapport and maintain open communication with colleagues and families served
- Make all case management decisions
- Retain legal and ethical responsibility for all students served
- Collaborate frequently with speech language pathology assistant
- Accurately document and regularly record all supervisory activities, both direct and indirect.
- Complete all student evaluations for speech/language in coordination with the district special education team
- Provide direct instruction in speech/language for students in the life skills and home-school programs
Telehealth Speech Language Pathologist
Integrated Speech Solutions
, WV
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with professional teams from various organizations to coordinate student services
- Utilized a variety of technology platforms including Zoom, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, and an array of software applications
- Provided telepractice based speech and language therapy services to students of varied ages.
- Built strong interpersonal relationships across varied organizations and stakeholders
- Employed best practice guidelines to ensure student success
- Analyzed data and adjust practices for continuous improvement
Speech Language Pathologist
Gallia County Local Schools
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Collected, analyzed data, and planned for continuous improvement to ensure student success
- Gained proficiency with new technology while providing telepractice based speech language therapy services for the district's Southern Ohio Digital Academy
- Served as a collaborative partner with the county preschool transition intake team
- Coordinated system change for multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)
- Led training with the speech language team in implementing tiered interventions
- Co-presented professional development with the State Support Team and Ohio Department of Education representatives to regional directors and related service providers across eight counties
- Assessed and treated a diverse population of students
- Continuously improved treatment practices to include a variety of assistive technology devices
- Completed district, state and federally mandated paperwork with efficiency and accuracy to ensure compliance
- Advocated and explored options to meet the needs of all students
- Expanded knowledge base for educational leadership
Speech Language Pathologist and Supervisor
Mason County Board of Education
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Provided supervision for graduate student clinicians from Marshall University
- Mentored clinical fellows and new clinicians in the district
- Evaluated and treated a variety of speech and language disorders in preschool through school-age students
- Organized complex scheduling options to meet students, educators, families, and district needs
- Served varied roles within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Led professional development and collaborative decision making for system change
- Streamlined procedural guidelines for consistent, compliant program practices in speech/language
- Collaborated with administration, educators, and families to ensure student success
Speech and Language Pathologist
Independent Contractor
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Secured contracts to provide related services in speech and language with school districts
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with staff, students, families and district administration
- Provided frequent customer service check-ins to ensure sound, efficacious practices were utilized
- Rendered excellence in service provision and documentation to ensure student success
- Maintained detailed documentation aligned with personal business plan, district, state, and federal guidelines
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Concordia University
Chicago, IL08.2023
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
The Ohio State University
Columbus OH06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Marshall University
Huntington WV05.1996
Skills
- Well-versed in supervision and mentoring at local and national levels
- Knowledgeable in educational administration and policy
- Expertise in school-based speech language pathology, special education and related services
- Skilled in a variety of clinical areas including autism, augmentative alternative communication, speech sound disorders, child language disorders, literacy, and multi-tiered system of supports/intervention
- Experienced in leading system change
- Practiced in teletherapy
- Proficient with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom, and various other software applications including IEP Online, Infinite Campus, SameGoal, Healthcare Billing Services, EasyTrac documentation, and SLPToolkit
- Trained and experienced with Tobii Dynavox, PRC-Saltillo, and AssistiveWare Proloquo2Go technology
- PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System trained
- Certified in LETRS: Literacy Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (Science of Reading based)
- Educated and skilled in the application of Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Trained and experienced in implementing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Grounded in servant and shared leadership philosophy
- Expertise in managing interpersonal relationships
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Adept problem solver with a results oriented mentality
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Dedicated to collaborative team building
- Adept resource advocate
Affiliations
- October 2023: SLPs Seeking 21st Century Solutions to Disproportionality: co-presented at international OCALICON conference with State Support 16 Special Education Consultant and Department of Education Related Services Consultant
- July 2023: Planning for Implementation of Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS): led professional development for speech and language team at Gallia County Local Schools
- February 2023: Disproportionality from the SLP Perspective: co-presented with State Support Team 16 and Department of Education representatives to a regional panel of special education leaders and related service personnel
- August 2010: Response to Intervention: designed and led professional development for related service providers and special education leaders at Mason County Schools
- The National Society of Leadership and Success- Presidential Member Concordia Chicago University (2021)
- ASHA S.T.E.P. (Student to Empowered Professional) National Mentor- 2022-present
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partner in Progress honor- 3 years
- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society- student member (1996-1998)
- authored and self-published two books, Speech on the Go and Articulation Intervention on the Go
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association- Vice President and member during undergraduate program
- Team captain for Team JB PurpleStride for Pancreatic Cancer- 5 years
- The Ohio State University Alumni Association- member
- 4-H Advisor- 1999-2017
- 4-H executive committee member- 2 years
- Founder and supporter of Country to the Core 4-H Club, receiving the Club of Distinction Award
Certification
- LETRS: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading of Spelling- Certificate of Mastery (all units)
- American Speech Language Hearing Association- Certificate of Clinical Competence- member of special interest group for Administration and Supervision
- Washington State Department of Health- Speech language pathology licensure
- State of Washington Education Certificate- Speech language pathology
- Ohio Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology- Speech language pathology licensure
- Ohio Department of Education: Speech language pathology certificate
- Pennsylvania State Board of Examiners in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology- Speech language pathology licensure
- Pennsylvania Professional Certificate- School Speech and Language Pathologist PK-12
- West Virginia Professional Student Support Certificate- Speech Language Pathologist
References
Edie Bostic, Literacy Director, Gallia County Local Schools
Phone: 740-379-9085
email: gl_ebostic@gallialocal.org
Pat Brumfield, Principal (retired), Mason County Board of Education
Phone: 304-576-2523
email: pbrumfield@k12.wv.us
John Lehew, Special Education Director, Mason County Board of Education
Phone: 304-675-4540
email: jlehew@k12.wv.us
Macyn Baylor, Speech Language Pathologist, Gallia County Local Schools
Phone: 740-416-1040
email: gl_mbaylor@gallialocal.org
Personal Interests
Fundraising for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Engaging in outdoor activities including hiking, walking, running
Co-managing beef cattle farming business
Camping and travel
Timeline
Supervisor/Speech and Language Pathologist
Next Level Speech Therapy
11.2023 - Current
Telehealth Speech Language Pathologist
Integrated Speech Solutions
08.2023 - 11.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Gallia County Local Schools
08.2017 - 08.2023
Speech Language Pathologist and Supervisor
Mason County Board of Education
08.2010 - 06.2017
Speech and Language Pathologist
Independent Contractor
08.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Marshall University
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