Lesley Gunson
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Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist offering 22 years of experience in speech and language pathology in multiple settings. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Always enthusiastic to support speech and communication goals thorough creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Vallivue School District
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Diagnosed intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, apraxia and phonological processing disorders in students.
- Assisted teachers with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Treated children between ages 5 to 12 with speech and language development problems.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Helped teachers understand how to refer students for speech therapy.
- Accurately completed Medicaid billing documentation for therapy services.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
West Ada School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Treated children between age 2 to 14 with speech and language communication disorders.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded student's progress in response to therapy.
- Diagnosed intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome and phonological processing disorders in patients.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
Battle Ground School District
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance for 40 teachers and teaching assistance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Wrote timely reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Documented developments and regressions in student's speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates ad modifications to curriculum for specific students.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
06.2009 - 11.2012
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or compensatory swallow strategies to reduce risk of aspiration.
- Developed and implemented speech therapy for patients in hospital environment.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostics test and beside swallow evaluations.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within hospital.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
06.2009 - 11.2012
- Managed caseload of long-term care patients in nursing home setting.
- Evaluated and treated swallowing and communication difficulties from a variety arising of causes such as CVA, TBI, Huntington's chorea, substance abuse, dementia, apraxia, aphasia, and Parkinson's.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Wrote and maintained confidential caseload notes.
- Worked with families, care givers and nurses to improve effectiveness of service delivery techniques.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05.1999
Skills
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
- Active Listening
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Seeks out opportunities for processional development
- Team collaboration
- Staff education and training
- Displays high standards of honesty, integrity and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues and students
- Served on committees such as speech language program development committees
- Experienced with autism and pragmatic therapy
- Helps colleagues adapt and differentiate instruction for students
- Supervises and evaluates effectiveness of graduate interns
- Interaction with student and colleagues are caring and respectful
- Time Management
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Vallivue School District
08.2022 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
West Ada School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
Battle Ground School District
10.2013 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
06.2009 - 11.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
06.2009 - 11.2012
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Valdosta State University
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