LEAH K. BRACKEN
Summary
Multilingual speech language pathologist assistant, enthusiastic about providing compassionate and quality care to people from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. I look forward to working in environments that value community ties and evidence-based practices within the field of speech language pathology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Specialized Assessment & Consulting
06.2022 - Current
- Implement treatment plans for 40+ students as directed by speech-language pathologists in a public charter school
- Ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate education in the least restrictive environment
- Assist parents, teachers, and administrators in problem solving and acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to support Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Maintain accurate /complete records as required by the school district and by law (EasyIEP, ESHAR Medicaid billing, progress reports)
- Assist therapists in assessments and evaluations for students with speech, language, and/or cognitive delays.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Communication Essentials Pediatric Therapy Specialists
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted private in-home therapy and parent education sessions to help create a conducive learning environment for both parents and children
- Assisted in age-appropriate speech-language screenings for fluency disorders, speech delays, impaired cognition, as well as expressive and receptive language pathologies
- Acted as an interpreter for Spanish-speaking families
- Implemented treatment plans as directed by speech-language pathologists for children ages 2-14
- Collected and documented client's progress towards meeting established goals given by the speech language pathologist.
Resource Distributor
Children's Ministry, Champion Forest Baptist Church
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Adhered to security processes (sign-in and sign-out procedures) for children, parents, and visitors
- Created and maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children
- Worked with directors to develop lesson plans and special events for children
- Maintained a clean and organized resource room for ministerial staff and educators.
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled and non-controlled drugs
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
- Communicated with prescribers to verify refill authorizations and patient information
- Solved customer problems by placing orders and locating needed medications
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Volunteer
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center
08.2021 - 09.2021
- During the pandemic, observed speech pathologists interact virtually and implement therapeutic games with aphasic clients.
Volunteer
Texas Hearing Institute
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with students to complete assignments that fostered a better understanding of their degrees of hearing loss
- Engaged in scheduled activities designed to promote fun, safety, and inclusivity.
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Northside Christian Church
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Served as a role model for children by teaching them how to learn, grow and serve as members of church and society
- Helped maintain age-appropriate recreational programs to promote spiritual growth through cooperative play
- Assisted with planning, implementing, and supervising developmentally rewarding curriculum for the assigned age group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Houston Main Campus
Houston, TX.05.2021
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College System
Spring, TX12.2017
Skills
- TDLR: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License #42380
- Fluent in English and Portuguese Conversational Spanish
- HIPAA/ASHA compliant
- Experienced in collecting case history information for IEP/Evaluations
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board: Pharmacy Technician Certification #10037148
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Specialized Assessment & Consulting
06.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Communication Essentials Pediatric Therapy Specialists
02.2022 - 06.2022
Resource Distributor
Children's Ministry, Champion Forest Baptist Church
09.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Houston Aphasia Recovery Center
08.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
Texas Hearing Institute
06.2019 - 04.2021
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Northside Christian Church
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2014 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Houston Main Campus
Associate of Science -
Lone Star College System
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