Laney Coker

Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and all necessary clinical requirements met.

-CFY requirements met at both state (N.C.) and national level. *NOTE: see links to requirements below.

§ Provided clinical assessment and treatment of pediatric patients ages >1-5 years.

§ Administered the appropriate clinical evaluation

§ Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with speech, language, swallowing disorders and cognitive-communication.

§ Created engaging and motivating therapy activities to promote progress and maintain client motivation.

§ Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.

§ Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.

§ Prepared progress reports and recommendations for clients, families, and other stakeholders.

§ Provided support for teachers implementing classroom accommodations for students with speech and language impairments.

§ Educated families about their child's disorder and provided strategies for home programming.

§ Collaborated with educators and other professionals to develop cohesive approach to supporting client needs.

§ Participated in and wrote reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings and intervention assistance team meetings.

Completed all required clinical fellowship

• Provided clinical assessment and treatment of pediatric patients ages >1-5 years
• Administered the appropriate clinical evaluation
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with speech, language, swallowing disorders and cognitive-communication
• Created engaging and motivating therapy activities to promote progress and maintain client motivation
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients
• Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings
• Prepared progress reports and recommendations for clients, families, and other stakeholders
• Provided support for teachers implementing classroom accommodations for students with speech and language impairments
• Educated families about their child's disorder and provided strategies for home programming
• Collaborated with educators and other professionals to develop cohesive approach to supporting client needs
• Participated in and wrote reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings and intervention assistance team meetings.

• Administered standardized assessment (IQ and Achievement) to patients of clinical psychologist to patients of all ages (6-80 years of age), with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: ADHD, Dyslexia, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Delay in Developmental Milestones, and Unspecified Learning Disorder
• Assisted the clinical psychologist in managing the weekly appointment schedule
• Assisted the clinical psychologist in day-to-day office management.
• Supported the development of a positive testing environment by addressing individual needs and minimizing distractions during assessments.

• Acted as first point of contact to all clients, both current and future clients, and/or other medical professionals
• Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs
• Scheduled and confirmed initial appointments for prospective clients and confirmed and/or rescheduled appointments for current clients
• Maintained full schedules and caseloads for x6 SLPs within the outpatient clinic
• Organized, maintained, and updated information in computer databases and paper charts for 175+ current and prospective patients
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team environment
• Outstanding organizational skills with the capability to multitask effectively.

• Summer staff position (2014, 2015, 2016).
• Swim Staff Deparentment Head (2016).
• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
• Designed, organized, and guided swimming activities for groups of children safely through variety of camp activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers
• Designed, organized, and led the camp annual swimming show, with over 150+ participating campers of varying skills levels, from beginner to advanced (Summer, 2016)
• Managed the daily activity schedules of x11 swim staff counselors
• Led nightly devotions and acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers.
• Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.