KYRA FITZPATRICK
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Concord Magnet School
Norwalk
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for students across various age groups, identifying articulation, language, voice, fluency, and social communication disorders.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to address students' unique communication needs.
- Delivered evidence-based speech and language interventions targeting articulation, expressive and receptive language, and social-pragmatic skills.
- Provided consultation and training to staff on strategies for integrating communication goals into classroom activities.
- Maintained detailed records and managed a diverse caseload, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines using CTSEDS
Speech Language Pathologist
STAR Rubino Pediatric Therapy Center
Norwalk
01.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans targeting specific client goals, using a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to client needs.
- Provided direct one-on-one therapy, employing evidence-based practices improving articulation and language skills.
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to educate them on strategies and techniques to reinforce progress outside of sessions.
- Maintained accurate records to support insurance billing and compliance with professional standards.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist
Notre Dame Convalescent Home
Norwalk
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated and treated residents with dysphagia, cognitive-communication, speech, and language disorders following illness, injury, or neurological conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and provided evidence-based interventions to improve swallowing safety, communication, and functional independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams to support rehabilitation goals, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
- Completed timely and accurate clinical documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
- Adapted efficiently to varying caseloads and facility protocols while maintaining productivity standards and delivering patient-centered care.
Graduate Student Clinician
Sacred Heart University Aphasia Clinic
Fairfield
- Developed individualized therapy plans targeting language restoration, compensatory strategies, and functional communication goals, enhancing patient engagement and progress.
- Educated patients and caregivers on home-based strategies to promote carryover of skills and improve daily communication.
- Treated patients ranging in age with a variety of disorders
- Created and implemented group treatment therapy sessions to foster collaborative communication practice, enhancing functional skills among participants.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Speech Language Pathology
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2019
Skills
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- CT Speech-Language Pathology License - Department of Public Health
- MBSImP training
- Augmentative communication
- Adult and Pediatric CPR
- First Aid/AED
- CTSEDS
- Microsoft Office - Word, PPT, Excel
- Initial Educator's License
Assessments Administered
Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary
Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary
Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals
Test of Pragmatic Language
Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation
Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language
Social Language Development Test
CELF5 Metalinguistics
Timeline
Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist
Notre Dame Convalescent Home
11.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
STAR Rubino Pediatric Therapy Center
01.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Concord Magnet School
08.2021 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Sacred Heart University Aphasia Clinic
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Speech Language Pathology
Sacred Heart University