Kristi Fontenot
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate SLP graduate clinician with strong organizational skills eager to take on new cases and support patients'/students speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP Intern
PNG ISD/Lamar University Externship
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Utilized evidence-based practices in speech-language therapy to maximize student improvement effectively.
- Engaged in continuous professional development opportunities, staying current on industry trends and advancements in speech-language pathology techniques.
- Conducted thorough evaluations for accurate diagnosis and determination of appropriate intervention strategies.
- Enhanced student communication by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to each student's needs.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Lamar University Speech And Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Promoted functional independence in clients by addressing a variety of speech-language related factors affecting daily living activities.
- Enhanced client communication skills by implementing individualized treatment plans tailored to their needs.
- Provided evidence-based speech therapy interventions for clients, increasing progress toward therapeutic goals.
- Utilized a range of assessment tools and techniques to develop targeted intervention strategies for diverse client populations.
- Documented client progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, maximizing therapeutic benefits over time.
- Demonstrated empathy and support in all client interactions, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for therapy sessions.
- Conducted group therapy sessions focused on improving social-communication skills among participants with shared goals or diagnoses.
- Educated family members on strategies to support their loved ones'' communication development at home and within the community.
- Administered standardized tests as part of thorough evaluations, establishing accurate baselines for future goal setting.
School Librarian
Calcasieu Parish School Board
10.2010 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Located requested books on shelves and in library database and fetched items for patrons.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Organized successful fundraising events for the acquisition of new resources or improvements in the school library''s facilities.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within school librarianship field.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations such as public libraries to provide additional educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented innovative programming such as author visits and Library Club to engage students in the library community.
- Increased parent involvement by hosting family literacy nights or workshops focused on fostering strong reading habits at home.
- Utilized technology tools such as e-books, iPads, and online databases to enhance students'' learning experiences in the library setting.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2007
Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2006
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Decision-Making
- Caseload Management
- Patient Education/ Communication Strategies
- Cognitive Stimulation Group Therapy
- School-Based Services
- Accent Modification
- Telepractice Services
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
AWARD
Elementary School Librarian of the Year of Calcasieu Parish for Meritorious Service at Cypress Cove Elementary School (2018-2019)
Affiliations
- NSSLHA member since 2020
Additional Information
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Research Assistant
Timeline
SLP Intern
PNG ISD/Lamar University Externship
01.2024 - 04.2024
SLP Graduate Clinician
Lamar University Speech And Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2023
School Librarian
Calcasieu Parish School Board
10.2010 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
McNeese State University
Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies
McNeese State University
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