Laura Christensen
Pottsville,AR
Summary
An experienced speech-language pathologist with 26 years in clinical practice, seeking Assistant Special Populations Director. Eager to serve as a key liaison for related service personnel, parents, and administrators, while providing leadership and support in speech-language, occupational, physical, and mental health therapies. Committed to fostering collaboration among diverse teams to enhance student outcomes through innovative practices and evidence-based approaches. Offering solid foundation in educational principles and inclusive teaching strategies, eager to learn and develop in supervisory role within special education. Brings insight into individualized education plans and behavioral management techniques, essential for addressing diverse student needs. Ready to use and develop leadership and organizational skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Speech-Language Pathologist
Dardanelle Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for diverse Populations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize plans of care
- Mentor and train staff and students in clinical practices
- Implement evidence-based practices and participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Provide inclusive services in the regular education classroom
- Maintain student records and Individual Education Plans in accordance with IDEA and Department of Education regulations
- Currently serve on the Principal Advisory Committee
- Previously served on the Superintendent Resume Screening Committee
- Case manager for speech only files
Building Blocks
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans for diverse populations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize plan of care
- Implemented evidence-based practices and participated in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintained student records for Medicaid billing purposes
- Maintained student records and Individual Education Plans following IDEA and Department of Education regulations
- Case manager for speech only files
Russellville Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans for diverse populations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize plan of care
- Implemented evidence-based practices and participated in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintained student records for Medicaid billing purposes
- Maintained student records following IDEA and Department of Education regulations
- Case manager for speech only files
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Friendship Community Care
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
- Maintained records in accordance with Department of Education Early Childhood regulations, IDEA, Individual Family Service Plans, and Medicaid
- Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans for diverse populations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize plan of care
- Implemented evidence-based practices and participated in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintained student records for Medicaid billing purposes
- Maintained student records following IDEA and Department of Education regulations
- Provided services and maintained care plans for adults with developmental disabilities
Education
Pursuing EdS -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR01.2025
Masters - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01.1998
Bachelors - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01.1996
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Creativity and innovation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Oral expression
- Patience and tolerance
- Caseload management
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Diagnostic testing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal setting
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Professionalism
- Written communication
Certification
- Arkansas License in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Arkansas Teacher’s License
Timeline
District Speech-Language Pathologist
Dardanelle Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
Building Blocks
01.2011 - 01.2020
Russellville Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2011
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Friendship Community Care
01.1999 - 01.2009
Masters - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Arkansas
Bachelors - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Arkansas
Pursuing EdS -
Arkansas State University
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