Laura Merillat
Tomball,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience in the school setting, specializing in speech and language evaluations and treatment plan development. Proven ability to engage families and collaborate with educators to achieve therapy goals, enhancing student progress. Skilled in caseload management and progress monitoring, fostering effective communication and support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Spring Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
- Treated children between the ages of 3 years old to completion of 5th grade with speech and language development problems.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans and communicated plans with parents and teachers
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
- Case managed students with speech impairments only and collaborated with case managers of students with additional disability conditions
- Supervised Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathologist
Regent Care Center Of Kingwood
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Evaluated cognition and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated patients with dysphagia and made diet recommendations to staff and families
- Recorded detailed progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged families in therapy process to support progress.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cleveland Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Evaluated cognition and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Evaluated patients with dysphagia and made diet recommendations to staff and families
- Recorded detailed progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged families in therapy process to support progress.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Education
Masters of Communication Disorders - Communication Disorders
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2011
Skills
- Speech and Language Evaluations
- Treatment Plan Development
- Caseload Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Supervision of Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Spring Independent School District
08.2015 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Regent Care Center Of Kingwood
05.2014 - 07.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cleveland Healthcare Center
06.2013 - 04.2014
Masters of Communication Disorders - Communication Disorders
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Auburn University
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