Certified and enthusiastic Speech-language Pathologist who takes pride in providing her students with evidence based and collaborative support. Proficient in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of speech and language impairments, including articulation, language, fluency, and pragmatic disorders. Organized, dependable, and passionate about her career and helping both students and families. Emphasizes fostering a positive and collaborative environment for students, families, and team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Grosse Ile Township Schools
08.2022 - Current
Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and pragmatic disorders in students from preschool to 12th grade with varying degrees of speech and language difficulties.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports addressing the unique needs of each student.
Used and gained proficiency with a wide variety of standardized assessments across primary and secondary levels.
Provided evidence based services to caseload of up to 60 students, working between multiple buildings.
Collaborating closely with the families of students to enhance rapport building and determining the best needs for each student.
Helped maintain a "Peer to Peer" program for neurodiverse students to create a positive environment to connect with peers.
Developed and facilitated a social group for high school students with pragmatic language impairments.
Participated in child studies, the MTSS process at multiple buildings, professional development, and observations for speech and language referrals.
Provided large and small group interventions at both the elementary and secondary levels.
Patient Relations Representative
Beaumont Health System
10.2017 - 08.2022
Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and providing timely resolutions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care for patients.
Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency by working effectively with diverse populations while respecting individual differences among patients served.
Gained proficiency in key medical terminology to explain diagnosis's and results to patients and concerned family. This included having knowledge in a professional and respectful attitude to assist nurses and medical staff while delivering information.
Assisted in discharge of patients, including discussing discharge instructions and working with insurances to provide transportation home.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
08.2019
Skills
Language Evaluation
Individualized Education Plans
Speech Assessment
Stuttering Treatment
Articulation therapy
Autism Spectrum Support
Registered Speech Pathologist in Michigan
Pragmatic Language Therapy
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Grosse Ile Township Schools
08.2022 - Current
Patient Relations Representative
Beaumont Health System
10.2017 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Wayne State University
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