Linda Viviano
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Versatile Speech Language Pathologist with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Versatile and dedicated [Job Title] with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPEECH TEACHER (Leave replacement)
Commack Middle School
- Provide speech and language services to students in the Life Skills program, self-contained classes
- Address communication issues and teaching functional communication along with pragmatic and life skills
- Participate in community outings
- Maintain and update Augmentative Communication devices, program relevant vocabulary, and assist teachers to implement the use in the educational and community settings.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Adelphi University, Early Childhood Education Department
02.2006
- Courses- Speech and Language Development & Sensory Learning- Present students with an introduction to speech and language acquisition from birth to 5 years of age, and basic information on some developmental and language disorders
- Present introductory information about the development of the sensory system and discuss how interruptions and/or dysfunction affects the child’s ability to learn and function in and out of the classroom.
SPEECH TEACHER (Leave replacement)
Great Neck Public Schools, Lakeville Elementary
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provide speech and language therapy for children in grades first-fifth
- Conduct screenings, initial evaluations, 3-year re-assessments to determine eligibility for school-based services
- Participate in CSE meetings
- Provide programmatic (push-in) lessons, in addition to individual and group sessions
- Collaborate and consult with teachers and clinicians regularly
- Incorporate technology throughout lessons and teaching strategies.
CLINICIAN
Private Practice, Self Employed
07.2007 - 11.2021
- Work in various settings (private office, school, agency, and home-based), to address the needs of individuals with communication delays and disorders
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals from ages birth to geriatric
- Use standardized testing as well as checklists and clinical observation to document progress in meeting therapy goals and objectives
- Meet with family and team members to address needs and concerns and rationale for further treatment or discharge
- Attended school-based meetings as needed for updates in client treatment plans and IEPS
- Used various modalities to address communication goals as determined by clinician, client, and family when applicable
- Services done in person as well as virtually
- Proficient in online platforms and use of therapy modalities.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Hofstra University –Saltzman Community Services Center, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Introduction to Communication Disorders- 9/07-12/07 Communication disorders of the Neurological System
- 9/05-12/05 Pediatric Externship Symposium
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Hofstra University –Saltzman Community Services Center, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
09.2004 - 05.2008
- Supervise graduate students during on-site clinical practicum (pediatric and adult), implement university clinic policy and procedure regarding treatment planning, SOAP notes, lesson planning, and progress notes, hold weekly planning and supervision sessions with the graduate students, and supervise undergraduate students during clinical observations.
SPEECH TEACHER (leave replacement)
Woodmere Middle School
04.2006 - 06.2007
- Teach 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the areas of speech/language, writing, language processing, pragmatics, etc., according to CSE mandates on their IEPs
- Conduct push-in lessons, small groups, and individual therapy focusing on goals as well as incorporating curriculum into the lessons
- Use standardized testing to determine eligibility for school-based services.
SPEECH DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR/ CLINICIAN
Herbert G. Birch Early Childhood Center
10.2001 - 04.2006
- Supervise clinical staff, coordinate internships with colleges, supervise CFYs and student interns, coordinate weekly supervision for all clinical staff, maintain contact with school administrators, coordinate department trainings, and treat children with communication disorders in the 2-5 year old range
- Provide speech-language, oral-motor, and feeding therapy to children between the ages of birth to 3, and 3 and 5
- Evaluate and diagnose communication disorders via arena evaluations
- Implement IFSP & IEP goals
- Utilize computer technology, augmentative communication, and visuals to facilitate communication to children diagnosed with PDD, ASD, and other communication impairments
- Attend parent conferences, maintain CPSE paperwork, and collaborate with parents, teachers, and other related service providers.
AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
Premier HealthCare Assistive Technology Center @ Brooklyn College
01.2001 - 10.2004
- Provide treatment to children and adults using Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT)
- Teach clients to utilize assistive technology, create communication displays, aid clients and their families in vocabulary selection for communication systems, program communication devices, generate lesson plans, treatment plans, diagnostic reports, treatment goals, progress notes, and daily log notes, maintain client files, evaluate progress, implement therapy, set up various communication systems (electronic and non-electronic), and program AAC & AT equipment.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS -
08.1999
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES -
06.1995
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Special Education
- Augmentative Communication
- Social Skills Training
- Speech Therapy
- Speech disorders
- Phonetics knowledge
- Language disorders
- Social Skills Development
- Progress Evaluations
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Motivating students
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Skills Development
- Behavior Modifications
- Data Management
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Npi
1033355821
Certification
09121050
Medicaid Provider
04867718
Additional Training Certification
- Completed PROMPT Level 1 and Bridging (Level II) training
- Proficient in educational technology applications such as Google Classroom, Word Wall.net, IEP frontline, Google Suite, Power Point
Additional Affiliations
- Scouts BSA Cubmaster Pack 341, Wantagh (2015-2020)
- Scouts BSA Asst Scoutmaster Troop 689, Seaford (2019- present)
License
011857-1, permanent
Timeline
SPEECH TEACHER (Leave replacement) - Great Neck Public Schools, Lakeville Elementary
11.2021 - 06.2023
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - Hofstra University –Saltzman Community Services Center, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
01.2008 - 05.2008
CLINICIAN - Private Practice, Self Employed
07.2007 - 11.2021
SPEECH TEACHER (leave replacement) - Woodmere Middle School
04.2006 - 06.2007
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR - Adelphi University, Early Childhood Education Department
02.2006
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR - Hofstra University –Saltzman Community Services Center, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
09.2004 - 05.2008
SPEECH DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR/ CLINICIAN - Herbert G. Birch Early Childhood Center
10.2001 - 04.2006
AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST - Premier HealthCare Assistive Technology Center @ Brooklyn College
01.2001 - 10.2004
SPEECH TEACHER (Leave replacement) - Commack Middle School
Nova Southeastern University - MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS,
Queens College - BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES,
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