Leah Johnston
EL PASO,Texas
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow with hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating diverse speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Demonstrates proficiency in therapeutic techniques and patient care strategies, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized treatment plans. Committed to continuous professional development and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
El Paso, TX
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Formulated individualized intervention programs following the assessment of patient communication and swallowing disorders.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Acquired experience in adult swallowing, voice, and cognitive-communication impairments
- Acquired hands-on experience with MBSS and FEES administration.
Graduate Student Clinician
Ysleta Pre-K Center
El Paso, TX
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted formal and informal language assessments in order to determine areas of strength and need.
- Organized and led speech-language therapy sessions for groups to enhance communication skills.
- Utilized augmentative and alternative communication systems when necessary to assist nonverbal individuals with communication needs.
- Modeled effective intervention techniques for classroom teachers, so students could receive carryover of skills outside of therapeutic settings.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-2023
Accomplishments
2024 Lydia Stark Memorial Scholarship in Speech Language Pathology, Sandy Tyler Endowed Fellowship in Health Sciences
2023 Jimmie Vokes Bernard Endowed Scholarship
2022 UTEP Passport Grant Awardee, Troller Family Scholarship
2021 Troller Family Scholarship
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) 09/23-09/25
MoCA 10/23-10/25
MBSImp trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
Ysleta Pre-K Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus
08.2024 - 12.2025
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso