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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
Lisle, IL
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
East Aurora, IL
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