Kristen Toole

Summary

After five years as the Educational Audiologist for Santa Clara Unified School District, I have developed a strong understanding of the role, a deep appreciation for the program’s unique qualities, and a clear vision for its future. I am confident in my ability to continue expanding and strengthening the position to best support our students.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Audiologist for the Santa Clara Unified School District

ProCare Therapy

01.2021 - Current

Provide and recommend services and resources to support the individual needs of 70+ students with hearing loss
Collaborate with private sector audiologists, multidisciplinary teams, and caregivers to ensure school-based auditory needs are being met
Participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Section 504 Meetings
Recommend, fit, and manage hearing assistive technology; check functionality of personal amplification
Monitor student progress in auditory training programs and promote self-advocacy skills
Complete classroom observations to assess students’ listening behavior in the educational setting
Provide equipment orientations, in-services, and consultations to support team members and facilitate a better understanding of the impact of auditory impairments on language, learning, literacy, and social development

Clinical Audiologist

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

07.2017 - 12.2020

Perform comprehensive outpatient pediatric audiologic and electrophysiologic evaluations including otoscopy, cerumen removal, immittance testing, visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned-play audiometry, conventional audiometry, speech audiometry, otoacoustic emissions testing, and auditory brainstem response assessments (sedated and non-sedated; screening and diagnostic)
Provide diagnostics, treatment, and counseling within an inpatient setting, serving medically complex, trauma, intensive care, and oncology populations
Conduct hearing aid evaluation, fitting, programming, verification, validation, and troubleshooting on a variety of hearing aids (Oticon, Phonak, ReSound), bone conduction hearing devices (Cochlear Connect, Cochlear Attract; Cochlear Osia; Oticon Ponto, Med-El Bonebridge), and a variety of assistive listening devices
Perform all cochlear implantation services including educational meetings for patients/families, candidacy evaluations, activations, follow-up testing and mapping for all FDA approved manufacturers (Advanced Bionics, Cochlear, Med-El)
Ensure adequate audiological support in schools by collaborating with early intervention/educational teams and providing recommendations for Individualized Family Service Plan, 504 Plan, or Individualized Education Plan
Collaborate internally with fellow audiologists and externally with all relevant providers including pediatricians, Otolaryngologists, rehabilitation providers, etc.
Led more than 30 operational, administrative, and patient advocacy projects to improve quality of care and department efficiency

Skills

California Audiology License: 3576

American Speech and Hearing Association Certification: 14306873

Accomplishments

Doctor of Audiology: University of Pittsburgh, May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Minor in Human Development and Family Studies: The Pennsylvania State University, May 2014

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