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Lydia Scassera

Apollo,PA

Summary

Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with experience diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders across diverse populations. Skilled in creating personalized, evidence-based treatment plans and fostering strong patient relationships to enhance outcomes. Collaborative team member contributing insights to support comprehensive patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audiology Screener

Pennsylvania Western University California
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered hearing screenings to children in the school setting.
  • Utilized troubleshooting skills to quickly resolve technical issues with screening equipment, minimizing downtime and potential delays in testing.

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student

Pennsylvania Western University California
01.2024 - Current
  • Administered standardized assessments for accurate diagnosis of speech, language, and communication disorders in clients.
  • Educated clients and family members on strategies and techniques to improve communication skills at home.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
  • Increased client progress by utilizing evidence-based practices in therapy sessions.
  • Improved functional communication skills with children through targeted interventions addressing articulation, speech sound production, pragmatics, and language.
  • Provided support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder using an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device (AAC).

Education

Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Pennsylvania Western University California
California, PA
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Pennsylvania Western University Clarion
Clarion, PA
12-2023

Skills

  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Goal setting
  • Patient advocacy
  • Hearing tests
  • Family counseling
  • Positive attitude
  • Reliability

Pre-Professional Experience

  • Observation, River Pediatric Therapies, Glenshaw, PA, 07/19, Observed Torie Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP. Witnessed outpatient private sessions including articulation and AAC devices.
  • Observation, AccessAbilities Inc, Westmoreland County, PA, 06/19, Observed Janice Ritsko, M.S., CCC-SLP. Witnessed early intervention services ages birth to three.

Certification

  • Mandated Reporter Training, 09/22
  • Certified in SPEAK OUT! training for Parkinson's Disease, 04/24.
  • Certified in CPR/AED, 05/24.

Leadership Skills

National Society of Leadership and Success

Served as a member and learned various leadership skills that guide students to success in their careers and personal life. 

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Served as the Education Director and helped the sorority sisters achieve academic success. Achieved various leadership skills and aided in the overall growth and development of the chapter. 

Community Service

  • Participated in March of Dimes annual charitable event, 04/22.
  • Camp counseling assistant at Antiochian Village Camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 06/18.

Employment

Whitaker Corporation, 05/22 to Current

  • Worked as a warehouse associate
  • Utilized valuable skills, which include punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and accountability.

Timeline

Audiology Screener

Pennsylvania Western University California
01.2025 - Current

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student

Pennsylvania Western University California
01.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Pennsylvania Western University California

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Pennsylvania Western University Clarion

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