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Leslie Scott

Monroe,LA

Summary

Certified Speech Language Pathologist with 17 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional. Performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Exceptional treatment administrator utilizes expertise to inform proven technique utilization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

SLP

Ouachita Parish School system
08.2007 - Current
  • Managing large caseloads (65-70), time management, evaluating, diagnosing, treating various speech language disorders, collaborating and educating caregivers and other professionals

SLP Supervisor

University of Louisiana at Monroe Speech and Hearing Clinic
07.2019 - 12.2019

Supervised 2-4 SLP students in the Speech and Hearing clinic on campus per semester, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.

  • Facilitated/Supervised parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.

SLP

Synergy Home Health
06.2009 - 07.2009
  • Supported family members in understanding the patient's needs through regular progress reports and recommendations on adjustments to care plans.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during home visits.
  • Adhered strictly to patients' care plans; maintained a high level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
  • Demonstrated patience while attending to patients with dementia or Alzheimer's disease; implemented strategies to manage difficult behaviors effectively.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists in implementing customized care plans for each patient.
  • Strengthened relationships with clients and their families by displaying empathy, understanding their individual needs, and communicating effectively.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.

Education

Master of Science - Communicative Disorders

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05.2005

Skills

  • Evaluating/Diagnosing
  • Supervising
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Speech Sound Disorders
  • Family-centered care
  • Pragmatic Language
  • Collaboration with Professionals
  • Receptive/Expressive Language
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Motor Speech Disorders
  • Multidisciplinary Teamwork
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Alternative Communication
  • Oral Motor Skills
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Augmentative Communication
  • Telepractice Services
  • Fluency Intervention
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Stuttering Therapy
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Caseload Management
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Lesson Plan Creation

References

  • Alexis Parnell, aparnell@opsb.net, 318-432-5462
  • Holley Perry, hperry@ulm.edu, 318-342-1393

Timeline

SLP Supervisor

University of Louisiana at Monroe Speech and Hearing Clinic
07.2019 - 12.2019

SLP

Synergy Home Health
06.2009 - 07.2009

SLP

Ouachita Parish School system
08.2007 - Current

Master of Science - Communicative Disorders

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Leslie Scott