Kristine Griffin
Mechanicville
Summary
To obtain a position as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with children with disabilities within the Saratoga County Preschool Program. Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with 32 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
WILDWOOD SCHOOL
- Utilized interdisciplinary team approach to provide individual and group therapy to autistic, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, neurologically impaired and multiply handicapped children
- Promoted improved speech and language skills through the use of augmentative communication devices and specialized microcomputer software.
Speech-Language Pathologist
WILDWOOD SUMMER EXTENSION PROGRAM
- Utilized interdisciplinary team approach to provide individual and group therapy to autistic, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, neurologically impaired and multiply handicapped children
- Promoted improved speech and language skills through the use of augmentative communication devices and specialized microcomputer software.
Teacher Assistant
WILDWOOD SUMMER EXTENSION PROGRAM
- Worked with nonverbal, neurologically impaired children and children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders ages 9-13
- Participated in the development of Individual Education Plans.
Independent Service Provider – Speech-Language Pathologist
SARATOGA COUNTY
07.2006 - Current
- Provide speech and language therapy services to children with a variety of disabilities within the Early Intervention Program
- Specialty areas include developmental dyspraxia, oral motor development and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Provide speech and language therapy to children ages three to five.
Independent Service Provider – Speech-Language Pathologist
ALBANY COUNTY
05.1995 - Current
- Provide speech and language therapy services to children with a variety of disabilities within the Early Intervention Program
- Specialty areas include developmental dyspraxia, oral motor development and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Provide speech and language therapy to children ages three to five.
Speech-Language Pathologist
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
09.1991 - 06.1996
- Served as a member of a transdisciplinary team within a center based pre-school special education program
- Provided individual and group therapy to children 3-5 years of age
- Therapeutic services and core evaluations were also provided through the Infant Homebased Program
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations and developed Individual Education Plans
- Participated in core evaluations to assess speech-language skills for referred children, ages 3-5, serving as a member of a team.
Education
Master of Science in Education, Communication Disorders -
THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
Albany, New York05.1992
Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders -
THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
Albany, New York05.1990
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Patience and Tolerance
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence
- New York State Licensure
- Permanent Teacher Certification
Affiliations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
References
References Available Upon Request
Training
- American Sign Language
- Trained in PROMPT
- Trained in Verbal Behavior/Applied Behavior Analysis
- Training in Restraint and Self Defense
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification Training
Timeline
Independent Service Provider – Speech-Language Pathologist
SARATOGA COUNTY
07.2006 - Current
Independent Service Provider – Speech-Language Pathologist
ALBANY COUNTY
05.1995 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
09.1991 - 06.1996
Speech-Language Pathologist
WILDWOOD SCHOOL
Speech-Language Pathologist
WILDWOOD SUMMER EXTENSION PROGRAM
Teacher Assistant
WILDWOOD SUMMER EXTENSION PROGRAM
Master of Science in Education, Communication Disorders -
THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders -
THE COLLEGE OF ST. ROSE
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