Lindsey Stephens
Niceville,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Okaloosa County Schools
Valparaiso, FL
08.2011 - Current
- Addressed articulation issues by creating targeted exercises that emphasized correct tongue placement and mouth movement.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy treatment plans.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge through ongoing education and workshops, keeping up-to-date on best practices within the field.
- Consulted with school staff regarding student progress and accommodations required for optimal educational support related to speech/language needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments using standardized tests, formulating appropriate intervention strategies based on findings.
- Enhanced language development in young patients by utilizing age-appropriate activities and materials.
- Supported students'' social-emotional development by addressing pragmatic language challenges through group activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective care for patients with complex needs.
- Assisted clients with fluency disorders, helping them gain confidence in their speech abilities.
- Served as a mentor to new Speech-Language Pathologists within the organization, sharing insights into successful therapeutic strategies.
- Increased patient engagement during sessions by incorporating diverse therapeutic tools and techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all therapy sessions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely completion of evaluations and progress reports.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering open communication about goals and progress.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
PreK-D Teacher
Okaloosa County Schools
Mary Esther, FL
09.2005 - 06.2009
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Enhanced classroom environment by creating visually appealing bulletin boards and displays, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through formative and summative assessments, utilizing data-driven methods to inform instructional decisions.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Organized engaging field trips that aligned with curriculum objectives, enhancing student understanding of real-world applications of concepts learned in class.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Education
Master Of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2014
Master Of Arts - Special Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2010
Bachelor Of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2004
Skills
- Language Intervention
- Social Skills Training
- Phonological Awareness
- Articulation Correction
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Documentation And Reporting
- Progress Monitoring
- Literacy development
- Group Therapy Sessions
- Creativity and Innovation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Assistive Technologies
- Activity Planning
Certification
Florida Teaching Certification
- Speech Language Impaired
- Preschool Education
- Reading
- Exceptional Student Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Prekindergarten Disabilities
Timeline
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Okaloosa County Schools
08.2011 - Current
PreK-D Teacher
Okaloosa County Schools
09.2005 - 06.2009
Master Of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Florida State University
Master Of Arts - Special Education
The University of West Florida
Bachelor Of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Florida State University