Lindsey Regalado
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chicago,Illinois
2
Certifications
9
years of professional experience
Speech and Language Pathologist delivering district-based evaluations, targeted, individualized intervention, and classroom carryover support for students ages 4–18. Integrates high-tech AAC into instruction, trains staff and families on implementation, and aligns IEP goals with curriculum standards. Coordinates and collaborates with administration, general education, and special education teams to support communication access across a large urban school district.
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
2 Years 1 Month- Large-Scale District Implementation: Deliver specialized instructional interventions and conduct comprehensive evaluations for diverse student populations (ages 4–18) across a massive urban public school district.
- Assistive Technology & AAC Facilitation: Achieve advanced proficiency in integrating High-Tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and digital tools into classroom workflows, training school staff and families on implementation strategies.
- Data-Driven Evaluation & Progress Monitoring: Perform in-depth assessments to diagnose complex learning and communication barriers and analyze student performance data to design targeted Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Tier 3 intervention plans.
- Adult Coaching & Educator Facilitation: Directly supervise and mentor a full-time graduate clinician; design and deliver professional learning for classroom teachers and staff on speech/language carryover strategies and the seamless integration of diverse AAC platforms into daily instructional workflows.
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership: Collaborate with administrators, general education teachers, and special education teams to align IEP goals with curriculum standards.
Graduate Speech-Language Clinician
1 Year 3 Months- Rush University Clinics & Early Intervention: Conducted evaluations and therapy for pediatric and adult populations (Autism, Apraxia, motor speech, feeding); collaborated on multidisciplinary IFSP team goals.
Leadership Fellow (LEND)
8 Months- Completed an interdisciplinary fellowship focused on policy, clinical research, and systemic leadership for complex needs populations.
Educational Assistant Literacy Specialist
9 Months- Early Literacy Interventions: Led small-group reading instruction (K–5) targeting phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
Personal Support Worker & Assistive Tech Specialist
4 Years- AAC & Family Support: Facilitated therapy via high-tech AAC devices for clients with neurodevelopmental needs and trained families on carryover strategies.
Education
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
B.S. - Communication Disorders & Sciences
Skills
Comprehensive speech-language evaluation
Treatment planning
Progress monitoring
Augmentative and alternative communication
AAC device programming
AAC staff training
IEP goal development
Tier 3 interventions
Clinical supervision
Professional development
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
PRESENTATIONS & RESEARCH
Regalado, L., Wang, E. (2023, October). Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Patients with Palilalia Secondary to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Grand Rounds Presentation, Chicago, IL.
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Graduate Speech-Language Clinician
03.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Leadership Fellow (LEND)
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Educational Assistant Literacy Specialist
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY
09.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Personal Support Worker & Assistive Tech Specialist
WASHINGTON COUNTY
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More
University of Oregon
B.S. from Communication Disorders & Sciences
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Rush University
M.S. from Speech-Language Pathology
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