Laura Stevenson
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Experienced and accomplished Speech Language Pathologist with an impressive 23-year tenure, specializing in addressing diverse speech-language needs across multiple age groups, from Pre-K students to adults transitioning to independent living. Proven expertise in school-based speech-language pathology, holding a CCC-SLP certification for over two decades.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist - Assessment Consultant
Western Psychological Services (WPS)
02.2017 - Current
- Work with hundreds of school districts, and professional state associations throughout the country in a variety of ways
- Create and present professional development/continuing education courses on a variety of topics and assessment tools for Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, special educators and other professionals in multiple states (AZ, CA, OR, WA, NV, NM, OK, CO, TN, VA, FL, TX, MN).
Speech-Language Pathologist
Madison Elementary School District
07.2013 - 02.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Synertx Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- PRN (Kingman, Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Scottsdale).
Speech-Language Pathologist
Symbria
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Full-time from February 2012- July 2013
- PRN from August 2013 - December 2016.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Independent Contractor
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Speech Language Evaluations & Therapy in the client's natural environment
- Clients ranging from 10 months-47 years old
- Supervised two SLPAs.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Eleutheria
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Pendergast Elementary School District
- Double caseload with two SLPAs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Hired mid-year to cover SLP position due to a medical leave
- ESY Preschool Program July 2009-August 2009
- ESY July 2010-August 2010.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Laguna Beach Unified School District
08.2009 - 07.2010
- Hired for the 10/11 school year to cover the SLP's Maternity leave
- Supervised one SLPA student.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Newport Speech Language Centers
02.2008 - 01.2009
- February - September 2008: Site Supervisor of the Yorba Linda location
- Conducted weekly staff meetings & conferenced weekly with other Site Supervisors
- September 2008- January 2009: Irvine Unified School District (Northwood High School).
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dysart Unified School District
07.2002 - 12.2007
- Oral Motor Tx training & implementation
- RTI state training & member of the State pilot team
- District Trainer of e-IEP pro to approximately 200 SpEd Staff
- Presented research, therapy ideas and/or training at monthly SLP meetings
- Developed & implemented a school-wide positive behavior reward system
- Began the FRIEND program (Autistic program through SARC to build social skills)
- Supervised two SLPAs, and one Master's level SLP student.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2002
Education
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology -
Lamar University
01.2000
B.S. Communication Disorders -
Arizona State University
01.1998
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Supervise and mentor
- Extensive professional background in assessment administration and interpretation
- Accurate & organized documentation, and reporting
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills for complex speech and language cases
- Clinical judgment and data-based goal development
- Adaptability
Affiliations
- American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), 2000-Present
- Arizona Department of Health Services, SLP License 2005-Present
- Arizona Department of Education, Certificate of SLP, 2000-2016
- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Clear SLP Credential, 2009-2014
- State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, SLP License, 2008-2011
- Previous Member of Texas Speech Language Hearing Association (TSHA); Arizona Speech Language Hearing Association (ArSHA)
Conference Presentations
- Washington State Association of School Psychologists
- Colorado Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Tennessee Association of School Psychologists
- Speech-Language Hearing Association of Virginia
Assessment Certifications
Certified in ADOS-2
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist - Assessment Consultant
Western Psychological Services (WPS)
02.2017 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Synertx Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Madison Elementary School District
07.2013 - 02.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Symbria
02.2012 - 12.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Independent Contractor
01.2011 - 02.2012
Speech and Language Pathologist
Eleutheria
08.2010 - 01.2011
Speech-Language Pathologist
Laguna Beach Unified School District
08.2009 - 07.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
01.2009 - 08.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
Newport Speech Language Centers
02.2008 - 01.2009
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dysart Unified School District
07.2002 - 12.2007
Speech-Language Pathologist
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2000 - 06.2002
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology -
Lamar University
B.S. Communication Disorders -
Arizona State University
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