Kim Ellison
ISLIP,NY
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in evaluation and treatment of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders across pediatric and adult populations. Developed tailored treatment plans that significantly improved patients' communication skills and quality of life.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-LanguagePathologist
Southampton Union Free School District
Southampton, New York
09.2000 - 07.2017
- Evaluated articulation, language, fluency, and voice needs in school settings.
- Developed IEP goals aligned with district special education requirements.
- Delivered individual and group therapy using age-appropriate intervention activities.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and support staff on communication strategies.
- Participated in CSE meetings and student placement discussions.
- Documented progress notes and maintained compliant student records.
- Provided speech-language services for Southampton School Union Free School District students.
Special Education Teacher
Southampton School Union Free School District
Southampton, NY
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Provided speech-language services for Southampton School Union Free School District students.
- Evaluated articulation, language, fluency, and voice needs in school settings.
- Developed IEP goals aligned with district special education requirements.
- Developed IEP goals with Southampton School Union Free School District support staff.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessment data and classroom observations.
- Communicated with parents, counselors, and specialists about student needs and plans.
- Implemented behavior support strategies aligned with district policies and student plans.
- Collaborated with general education teachers on co-teaching and accommodation delivery.
- Prepared lesson materials aligned with state standards and district curriculum expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 08.1972 - 12.1976
Centereach High School
Centereach, NYMaster of Science - Special Education
CW Post Long Island University
Greenvale, NYMaster of Science - Communication Disorders
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYSkills
- Articulation assessment
- Language Disorders Intervention
- Fluency evaluation
- Language intervention
- IEP development
- Student assessments
- Treatment planning
- Student progress monitoring
- Therapy record-keeping
- Special education compliance
- School-based services
- Collaborative teamwork
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Verbal communication
- Detail-oriented
- Clinical judgment
- Therapeutic techniques
- Instructional skills
- Lesson planning
- Problem solving
- Decision-making
- Analytical skills
- Family engagement
- Patience and tolerance
- Multicultural competence
- Teamwork
Certification
- Permanent certification-NYS TSHH
- Permanent certification NYS Special Education K-12
Timeline
Speech-LanguagePathologist
Southampton Union Free School District
09.2000 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher
Southampton School Union Free School District
08.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
Hampton University
08.1972 - 12.1976
Centereach High School
Master of Science - Special Education
CW Post Long Island University
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Adelphi University