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Kristen Jones

Naperville,IL

Summary

Dedicated School-Based SLP with 9 years of experience creating inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming environments for K-12 and preschool populations. I am an expert in comprehensive speech and language assessments and multimodal AAC systems, dedicated to crafting meaningful IEPs that capture each student’s unique strengths and speech/language goals. Having served both school districts and special education cooperatives, I am passionate about collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure every student has a functional voice and the support to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

The School Association for Special Education in DuPage Country
08.2021 - Current

● Provide speech and language therapy for primary-high school aged students with moderate to profound disabilities and complex communication needs

● Deliver services through push-in, co-teaching, individual, and small group therapy models within specialized classroom settings

● Evaluate students presenting with receptive and expressive language disorders, speech sound disorders, and complex communication profiles

● Develop and implement measurable IEP goals and monitor student progress through ongoing data collection and documentation

● Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including special education teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, behavioral specialists, and assistive technology specialists

● Conduct AAC evaluations and support implementation of low-, mid-, and high-tech communication systems

● Design classroom communication supports including visual schedules, core boards, and AAC-based language supports

● Collaborate with AAC consultants and outside therapy providers to ensure consistent communication support across environments

● Provide training and educational materials to staff and families to support AAC implementation and communication development

● Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, reevaluations, annual reviews, and progress reporting in accordance with special education regulations

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

East Aurora School District 131
08.2017 - 08.2021
  • Provided prevention, assessment, and therapeutic intervention for preschool-aged students with articulation, phonological, and language disorders
  • Delivered services through multiple service delivery models including push-in, pull-out, individual, and small group therapy
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, therapists, and families to support communication development across both home and school environments
  • Documented and maintained accurate records of therapy sessions and student progress reports.
  • Advocated for students and families within a culturally diverse and economically diverse school community

Education

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05-2017

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Augustana College
Rock Island, IL
05-2015

Associate of Arts - General Education

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-2013

Skills

    ● Speech and Language Evaluation

    ● Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

    ● Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

    ● Autism Spectrum Disorder and low-incidence disabilities

    ● Speech Sound Disorders

    ● Receptive & Expressive Language Disorders

    ● Push-In / Pull-Out Service Delivery Models

    ● Multidisciplinary Collaboration

    ● Assistive Technology Integration

    ● Progress Monitoring & Data Collection

Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), ASHA #: 14128856
  • Professional License – Speech-Language Pathology, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, License #: 146.014575
  • Professional Educator License – Speech-Language Pathologist (non-teaching), Illinois State Board of Education, IEIN: 1190179

Timeline

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

The School Association for Special Education in DuPage Country
08.2021 - Current

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

East Aurora School District 131
08.2017 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Truman State University

Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Augustana College

Associate of Arts - General Education

College of DuPage

VOLUNTEER WORK

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago Northwest Indiana — Troop Leader

March 2020 - PRESENT

  • Led and organized activities to support social skills, teamwork, and communication development
  • Facilitated group discussions and guided age-appropriate learning experiences
  • Promoted positive behavior, problem-solving, and peer interaction

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Disability Ministry) - Volunteer Leader/1:1 Buddy

August 2011 - PRESENT

  • Support children with special needs in both structured Sunday School classrooms and inclusive whole-group activities with peers
  • Modeled and encouraged functional communication and social interaction
  • Collaborated with staff and families to create a supportive, inclusive environment
Kristen Jones