Kylie Cappelluti
Northfield
Summary
- Compassionate, hardworking and seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist known for strong organizational skills and building meaningful patient/caregiver relationships. Specialize in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices and incorporating technology to enhance communication skills. Excel in patient-focused therapy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and empathy, ensuring personalized care and successful outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Pleasantville Public Schools
Pleasantville
11.2016 - Current
- Conduct speech and language assessments for diverse student populations, ranging from children with multiple disabilities impacting their overall functional communication skills, to children with speech-sound and/or fluency disorders.
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address communication needs, consisting of communication plans, goals, frequency and duration of services, and accommodations and modifications for classrooms.
- Collaborate with teachers to integrate speech therapy strategies into classroom activities.
- Create visuals and other therapeutic materials to utilize both within therapy sessions and to provide teachers with in the classroom.
- Create, obtain and implement various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, ranging from low tech (static pictures and visual communication boards), to high tech (speech generating devices).
- Educate families on strategies to support speech and language development at home, including how to navigate and implement a speech generating device at home.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student evaluations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to advocate for student needs, and to develop treatment strategies and goals for students.
- Provide direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Analyze results from diagnostic tests and write comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Participate in IEP meetings with parents and colleagues to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Maintain detailed records of student visits including notes about session activities, interventions used
- Monitor progress of students through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures, and adjust therapy techniques as needed.
- Attend continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Utilize technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
Assistant Coach for Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
Absecon
04.2012 - 05.2019
- Assisted children with special needs participate in adapted baseball games
- Organized team line-ups for batting
- Helped disabled children physically maneuver the outfield during games
- Communicated with parents regarding scheduling of games
Speech Language Pathologist (part-time)
Somers Point School District
Somers Point
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Assessed student speech and language needs through comprehensive evaluations.
- Wrote comprehensive evaluation reports analyzing results of the comprehensive evaluations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse student populations.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance communication skills.
- Participated in IEP meetings to advocate for students’ needs, and to discuss goals and accommodations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding student needs and educational plans.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and strategies to use at home to build speech and language skills.
- Monitored student progress through data logs, notes, and informal/formal present level assessments.
Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist
Atlantic County Special Services School District
Mays Landing
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of students' speech and language skills.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific communication needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student progress and goals.
- Monitored student progress through regular evaluations and adjustments to therapy.
- Advocated for students' needs in multidisciplinary team meetings and IEPs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for students.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Traveled between school districts to provide services to students of varying abilities and ages.
- Provided in-home therapy services to students on home-instruction for medical reasons.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ 08.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
- Individualized treatment planning
- Evidence-based interventions
- Augmentative communication systems
- IEP participation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Data collection and analysis
- Parental education and support
- Communication advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Professional development
- Technology proficiency
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Interpersonal skills
- Speech and language evaluation
- Documentation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Speech Sound Disorder Treatment
- Activity planning
- Continuous improvement
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptability
- Communication enhancement
- Critical thinking
- Ethics in Speech Pathology
- Task prioritization
Certification
- ASHA Certified
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Speech-Language Pathology Certification
Accomplishments
- Educational Service Professional of the Year- 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Pleasantville Public Schools
11.2016 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist (part-time)
Somers Point School District
09.2015 - 11.2016
Itinerant Speech Language Pathologist
Atlantic County Special Services School District
09.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Stockton University
08.2013 - 12.2015
Assistant Coach for Field of Dreams
Field of Dreams
04.2012 - 05.2019