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Kristen Behrns

Jefferson City,MO

Summary

I am a creative, people-oriented and compassionate person who enjoys working with learners. I have a knack for guiding and encouraging students to achieve their goals in a positive and fun environment. I believe both my background experience with a worship team and in speech and language therapy lend themselves to fostering skills and experiences that will create a rich learning environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Worship Leader / Pastor's Wife

Christian Fellowship Of Jefferson City Missouri
Jefferson City, MO
08.2014 - Current
  • Developing worship sets that are engaging and relevant to the congregation.
  • Leading congregational singing in contemporary styles of worship.
  • Recruiting new musicians to join the praise band.
  • Coordinated and Implemented special programs for Christmas and church events.
  • Organizing and leading bi-weekly rehearsals for worship team members.
  • Researching new songs from Christian music for possible inclusion into future services.
  • Mentoring and coaching volunteers who serve as part of the worship ministry team.
  • Chose songs and collaborated with the team before every worship service.
  • Providing spiritual leadership by modeling genuine faith through words and actions as a worship leader and a pastor's wife.
  • Teaching songs that will help people engage more deeply in worship experiences.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Taught Bible Studies and led Women's Ministry Events

Speech-Language Pathologist

Cole- R-1 School District
Russellville, MO
08.1997 - 05.2008
  • Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication deficits.
  • Provided consultation services to elementary, middle and high school concerning speech and language programming for students qualified for services and those with whom teachers had concerns.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practice and trends in the field of Speech Language Pathology.
  • Documented clinical activities according to school protocols and ASHA requirements.
  • Instructed students in techniques for more effective communication. (e.g. oral motor exercises).
  • Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Administered speech and language evaluations to better understand patient speech and language disorders and delays.
  • Attended IEP meetings to provide input regarding a student's communication progress and future goals.
  • Conducted screenings to identify communication delays or deficits in children.
  • Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing treatments.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars and workshops related to Speech Language Pathology topics.
  • Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
  • Advised parents on ways to support their child's speech and language development at home.

Education

Master of Health Sciences - Communicative Disorders- Speech Language Pathology

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
08-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO
05-1991

Skills

  • Encouragement and Directing of children
  • Team Collaboration and Oversight
  • Vocal Experience
  • Shepherding
  • Using Creative Skills in any capacity to make learning more interesting and fun

Affiliations

  • Decorating
  • Church Home Group
  • Pregnancy Help Center Volunteer
  • Bible Study

Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence - Speech Language Pathology

References

  • Nancy Thomas, Special Education Director, Tipton

Timeline

Worship Leader / Pastor's Wife

Christian Fellowship Of Jefferson City Missouri
08.2014 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

Cole- R-1 School District
08.1997 - 05.2008

Master of Health Sciences - Communicative Disorders- Speech Language Pathology

University of Missouri - Columbia

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Missouri - Columbia

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