Kristie Fowlkes
Middletown
Summary
Empathetic Speech and Language Pathologist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in student assessment, time management and therapy-program design. Talented supporter of individual student growth with progression and improvement at forefront.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Kenilworth Board Of Education
07.2008 - Current
- Provide direct speech and language services for students aged 3-12 years of age. Responsible for planning, assessing and reporting on students' progress.
- Serve on the MTSS committee responsible for determining if accomodations or evaluations are needed to best support students within the general education population.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans that address the unique needs of each student and family.
- Member of Harding Elementary Child Study Team responsible for assessing students using a variety of evaluation tools to determine if speech and language services are required, report writing, and individual education plan creation using Frontline IEP software.
Speech Language Pathologist, Proficent
Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation Inc.
02.2004 - 07.2008
- Member of a dynamic, interdisciplinary clinical team at a prestigious rehabilitation center providing inpatient services to young adults, adults, & geriatric patients.
- Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders secondary to stroke, traumatic brain injury, progressive neurological diseases, and neuropathology.
- Possess the skills and knowledge to conduct evaluations, assess and interpret age-specific date, formulate recommendations and develop and implement functional and individualized treatment programs.
- Experience in evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, including non-instrumental clinical swallowing evaluations, videofluoroscopic (VFSS) exams, and design treatment programs based on instrumental interpretation.
- Strong skills in education and counseling for patients and families.
- Assist the director in formulation of department policies, procedures, and protocols for newly developed systems and programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJ05.2001
Skills
- Caseload Managment
- Report Preparation
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Articulation Therapy
- Individualized Education Plans
- Progress Monitoring
- Communicating results of evaluation and therapy in a clear manner
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Kenilworth Board Of Education
07.2008 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist, Proficent
Kessler Institute For Rehabilitation Inc.
02.2004 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
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