Linda Deaton
Ball,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I really enjoy providing speech therapy services for elementary students.
I am adept at managing the varied aspects of the job; including testing, parent/teacher communication, IEP writing, screening, scheduling, direct therapy and keeping files orderly and up to date.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rapides Parish School Board
Alexandria, LA
12.2018 - 05.2024
- Monitored progress of student through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Developed individualized plans for students to address impairments in communication, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dougherty County School Board Office
Albany, GA
02.1992 - 05.1994
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Administered standardized assessments for diagnosis of language disorders in children.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wilmer Hutchins Independent School District
Wilmer, TX
02.1988 - 05.1990
- Monitored progress of students through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Developed individualized plans for students to address impairments in communication cognitive-communication skills.
- Assessed students' language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Beauregard Parish School Board
DeRidder, LA
08.1980 - 05.1982
- Monitored progress of students through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Developed individualized plans for students to address impairments in communication and cognitive-communication skills.
- Assessed students' language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of students.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-1982
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-1980
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Treatment Adjustments
- Treatment Planning
- Professionalism
- Documentation and Reporting
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Reading (fiction and non fiction)
- Exercising (walking, pilates, etc.)
- Painting (watercolors)
- Vegetable Gardening
- Travelling
- Studying new topics (AI, kombucha)
Certification
- Louisiana Department of Education 1050R speech and language therapy license. Reissued in December 2018.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rapides Parish School Board
12.2018 - 05.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dougherty County School Board Office
02.1992 - 05.1994
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wilmer Hutchins Independent School District
02.1988 - 05.1990
Speech-Language Pathologist
Beauregard Parish School Board
08.1980 - 05.1982
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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