Leila Krizmanich
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Externship
North Allegheny Intermediate High School
North Allegheny
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided school-based services to verbal and nonverbal high school students using AAC systems, including LAMP Words for Life.
- Led social-pragmatic language groups targeting peer interaction, conversational skills, and perspective-taking.
- Delivered individualized therapy aligned with IEP goals to support functional communication and academic participation.
- Collaborated with teachers, special education staff, and related service providers to promote carryover across environments.
Externship
Allegheny Health Network – Wexford Hospital
Wexford
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Provided speech-language services to adults in ICU and step-down units with diagnoses including dementia, delirium, CVA, TBI, Parkinson’s disease, pneumonia, CHF, and apraxia of speech.
- Conducted cognitive evaluations using standardized tools (BIMS, SLUMS) and interpreted results to inform treatment planning.
- Performed bedside swallow evaluations, oral motor exams, and participated in MBS studies for suspected dysphagia.
- Recommended IDDSI diet modifications and liquid consistencies to promote swallowing safety.
- Completed comprehensive chart reviews, SOAP documentation, and inpatient cognitive rehabilitation targeting attention, memory, and orientation.
Externship
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with MBSS and FEES for inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients (1 month–18 years) with complex medical diagnoses.
- Completed bedside swallow evaluations and oral mechanism exams; monitored aspiration risk and vocal quality, including post-extubation patients in the CICU.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing, and OT to support feeding and swallowing management across acute care units.
- Supported NG/OG feeding, thickened liquids, and clinical decision-making related to feeding safety and efficiency.
- Completed clinical documentation, chart review, and family education under supervision.
Carlow University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
Pittsburgh
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Treated adults with TBI and Parkinson’s disease using cognitive-communication interventions, CLQT assessment, and the SPEAK OUT! program.
- Addressed motor speech, voice, and cognitive-linguistic deficits through evidence-based, functional treatment activities.
- Implemented internal and external memory strategies to support daily functioning and independence.
- Provided pediatric individual and group therapy targeting articulation and fluency disorders.
- Monitored progress and adjusted intervention plans based on data and clinical response.
Externship
North Allegheny Middle School
North Allegheny
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered ESY services to students with autism, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and complex communication needs.
- Implemented IEP goals using push-in and pull-out service delivery models.
- Programmed, modeled, and supported AAC systems to increase functional communication.
- Planned functional, student-centered activities to support maintenance and generalization of skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure consistency across settings.
Carlow University Campus Laboratory School
Pittsburgh
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted speech, language, and hearing screenings across early childhood educational settings.
- Assisted with evaluations and contributed to diagnostic decision-making through data collection and interpretation.
- Delivered family-centered recommendations and caregiver education.
- Provided push-in, play-based language and pre-literacy intervention within EI and kindergarten environments.
- Supported foundational communication and academic readiness skills using developmentally appropriate practices.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Pre-Speech Language Pathology, Neuroscience
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2024
Professional Experience
Audiology Assistant, Magee Women’s Hospital, July 2022-Current Pittsburgh, PA
- Conduct newborn and infant hearing screenings using audiometric equipment including OAE and ABR screening tools.
- Completed 5–10 hearing screenings daily in NICU and 15–35 in newborn nursery, ensuring timely identification of hearing issues.
- Communicated screening results to parents and caregivers, ensuring understanding of outcomes and next steps in care.
- Retrieved, recorded, and charted test results in medical record system, ensuring meticulous documentation and data accuracy for patient care.
- Provide clinical support to audiologists in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
- Completed forms to support departmental workflow.
Awards
- Carlow University Dean’s List, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Academic All-District Women’s Team, 2023
- USCAA National All-Academic Award, 2022
- River States Conference (RSC) Scholar-Athlete, 2022
- Student-Athlete, Women’s Soccer, 2020-2024
Certifications And Clearances
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance, May 2030
- Child Abuse Clearance, May 2030
- Mandated Reporter Clearance, May 2030
- CPR Certification
- MBSImP Training Certification- April 8th, 2025
- SPEAK OUT! Certification- January 9th, 2025
- Praxis Examination, Passed- January 2026
Research
Research Assistant – Capstone Project (Neurodivergent & Gender-Diverse Voice Therapy)
Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA. 2024 – 2026
- Contributed to a capstone research project examining the experiences of neurodivergent individuals in gender-affirming voice therapy.
- Assisted with development of research questions and methodology using a qualitative phenomenological framework.
- Supported a scoping/systematic review on implementation science in voice therapy within the SLP literature.
- Participated in data collection and thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews while adhering to ethical research standards (CITI training, confidentiality).
References
- Lynn Golightly, M.S., CCC-SLP, Children’s Hospital of UPMC, Clinical Supervisor, 412-607-8275, lynn.golighlty@chp.edu
- Kelly Ubinger, M.S., CCC-SLP, North Allegheny Intermediate High School, Clinical Supervisor, 412-708-2813, kubinger@northallegheny.org
- Amy Bernett, M.S., CCC-SLP, Carlow University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic, Clinical Supervisor & Faculty Instructor, 724-454-7232
- Amanda Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP, Carlow University, Faculty Coordinator, 814-590-7862, ajsmith@carlow.edu
Timeline
Externship
North Allegheny Intermediate High School
01.2026 - 05.2026
Externship
Allegheny Health Network – Wexford Hospital
01.2026 - 05.2026
Externship
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
08.2025 - 12.2025
Externship
North Allegheny Middle School
06.2025 - 07.2025
Carlow University Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
01.2025 - 12.2025
Carlow University Campus Laboratory School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Carlow University
Bachelor of Health Sciences - Pre-Speech Language Pathology, Neuroscience
Carlow University