Lisa Niekra
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at Chicago Public Schools, enhancing communication skills in students aged 3-21 through innovative therapy and collaboration. Expert in multicultural sensitivity and therapeutic techniques, significantly improving speech services for English Language Learners. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and patience in multidisciplinary environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chicago Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed students aged 3 years to 21 years with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Provided speech-language services to English Language Learner (ELL) students.
- Provided various modalities of speech-language services (e.g., play-based, drill-based articulation services, implemented augmentative and alternative communication services).
Speech Language Pathology Paraprofessional
West Chicago School District
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Provided speech-language therapy to students aged 3 years to 10 years at the preschool to elementary level under the supervison of a speech-language pathologist
- Created engaging and educational play-based speech therapy sessions for preschool students at an Early Childhood Learning Center.
- Provided speech-language screenings to students of preschool to elementary school ages under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist.
- Collaborated in a multi-disciplinary team of teachers and school based therapists to create inclusive and educational special education services for preschool aged children.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2008
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Patience and Tolerance
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Conversational Polish
- Experience in providing culturally sensitive speech services to English Language Learners
Travel, foreign language learning (e.g., Spanish)
I enjoy traveling during summer breaks from my school-based position to Europe and Latin America. I have completed a Spanish language course in Spain and continue to work toward improving my Spanish language skills. I am a bi-cultural and bilingual Polish-American speech-language clinician.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chicago Public Schools
08.2015 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Paraprofessional
West Chicago School District
08.2008 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Illinois State University
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