LAURIE WRIGHT
HUMBLE,USA
Summary
Speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience in enhancing communication skills for diverse populations. Specializes in creating customized therapy programs with measurable goals, collaborating effectively with educators and families to optimize client outcomes. Skilled in teletherapy techniques that increase accessibility and engagement in speech therapy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
LIGHTHOUSE THERAPY
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Conducted virtual speech therapy sessions for elementary and secondary students in Texas.
- Delivered tailored therapy programs to address individual speech and language disabilities, fostering student communication skills.
- Formulated targeted goals and measurable objectives to enhance speech and language therapy outcomes.
- Monitored and documented student progress, treatment responses, and prognosis in comprehensive working files.
Speech-Language Pathologist & SLP-A Supervisor
BRITE Success, LLC
Kingwood, Texas
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided consultation and direct services for severe communication disorders, augmentative communication, speech therapies, and assistive technology to enhance client outcomes.
- Supervised Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA), ensuring effective delivery of services through regular direct and indirect supervision.
- Delivered comprehensive services at specialty clinic for individuals with intellectual, developmental, cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physical disabilities, supporting clients and families from early childhood through adulthood.
Speech-Language Pathologist
NEW CANEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Caney, Texas
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and improve speech and language communication skills.
- Developed targeted goals and measurable objectives for effective speech and language therapy.
- Documented comprehensive prognosis, treatment plans, and progress notes to track student development.
- Collaborated with teachers to align therapy schedules and offered consultative services to integrate skills into classroom activities.
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
LOVESPEAKS SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES
Kingwood, Texas
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Sole owner and therapist for private practice providing speech and language evaluations and treatment in the client’s home.
- Developed business development strategy and managed sales efforts to drive practice growth.
- Managed daily operations, including book-keeping, scheduling, and communication follow-up, to ensure smooth business functioning.
- Created and implemented digital marketing plan and community outreach to increase client engagement.
Area Administrator
NORTHEAST HOUSTON YOUNG LIFE
Kingwood, Texas
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinated area administrative tasks to support Area Director, Young Life field staff, and Committee.
- Coordinated administrative tasks to support youth programs and community outreach efforts.
- Managed schedules for staff and volunteers to ensure efficient program delivery.
- Facilitated effective written and verbal communication, event administration, record keeping, and accounting within the area.
- Assisted in organizing events to promote engagement within the local community.
Speech-Language Pathologist
ACHIEVE SPEECH & LANGUAGE
Humble, Texas
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of speech and language disorders.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance communication skills.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans, delivering therapeutic interventions for clients aged twelve months to eighteen years in private practice.
Speech-Language Pathologist
COLE PEDIATRIC THERAPY
Kingwood, Texas
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Assessed and diagnosed language, articulation, voice, fluency, and oral motor disorders to inform targeted intervention strategies.
- Evaluated communication skills of clients to develop tailored therapy plans.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to address speech and language disorders.
- Wrote and reviewed evaluation reports outlining results, diagnoses, and treatment plans for clients and families to facilitate understanding and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Speech-Language Pathologist
KINGWOOD SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Kingwood, Texas
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assessment and Diagnosis of Language, Articulation, Voice, Fluency, and Oral Motor Disorders.
- Wrote and reviewed evaluation reports detailing results, diagnosis, and treatment plans for articulation, language, voice, or fluency disorders, collaborating with clients and families.
- Conducted weekly training sessions for parents on strategies to support child's communication development and reviewed progress.
- Coordinated consultations with teachers, physicians, and professionals to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
Speech-Language Pathologist & SLP Supervisor
HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Humble, Texas
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Delivered speech therapy services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults, at various elementary schools and community learning centers.
- Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions and disabilities.
- Supervised two Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPA), ensuring effective delivery of speech therapy services.
- Designed and implemented a supervisory plan during 2013-15 that safeguarded students receiving speech therapy services and upheld quality standards in practice.
Speech-Language Pathologist
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Round Rock, Texas
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Formulated goals and measurable objectives for speech and language therapy.
- Developed and delivered individualized therapy programs to address specific speech or language challenges and support student progress.
- Monitored and documented prognosis, treatment, responses, and progress notes to track student development and inform future therapy.
- Coordinated schedules with teachers and provided consultative services to enhance student functioning in the classroom and implement therapy skills effectively.
Speech-Language Pathologist
CAPITAL AREA SPEECH
Austin, Texas
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Completed assessments, developed treatment plans, and implemented therapeutic interventions for patients aged twelve months to eighteen years in private practice.
- Conducted consultations to review evaluation reports and treatment plans with patients and their caregivers, facilitating understanding and engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Maintained effective communication with patients, caregivers, and school therapists to ensure coordinated patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Davie, Florida12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Science and Disorders, Minor in Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, Texas05-2001
Skills
- Speech and language intervention
- Therapy techniques
- Augmentative communication methods
- Communication assessments
- Teletherapy techniques
- Telepractice
- Developmental disability support
- Social and pragmatic therapy
- Quality of life improvement
- Supervision of SLP Assistants
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication strategies
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
LIGHTHOUSE THERAPY
01.2026 - 06.2026
Speech-Language Pathologist & SLP-A Supervisor
BRITE Success, LLC
08.2023 - 01.2026
Speech-Language Pathologist
NEW CANEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - 07.2023
Area Administrator
NORTHEAST HOUSTON YOUNG LIFE
07.2020 - 06.2021
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist
LOVESPEAKS SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY SERVICES
10.2017 - 08.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
ACHIEVE SPEECH & LANGUAGE
06.2017 - 09.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
COLE PEDIATRIC THERAPY
05.2016 - 06.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
KINGWOOD SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES
08.2015 - 05.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist & SLP Supervisor
HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2013 - 06.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2010 - 12.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
CAPITAL AREA SPEECH
01.2009 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Science and Disorders, Minor in Spanish
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS