Mabel Kelly
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Skilled professional with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School-based Hybrid Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
MEDPERM PLACEMENT
08.2025 - 05.2025
- Participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings for elementary through high school students to select appropriate goals and objectives in the areas of speech and language to remediate weaknesses identified in standardized testing and classroom performance.
- Complete PLAAFPs, REEDs, Re-evaluations and Initial Evaluations and reports within proper timelines.
- Supervise an SLPA, adhere to the supervisory responsibilities for SLPs, and make all case management decisions.
- Approve computerized Medicaid billing and collaborate with the SLPA to develop treatment plans for students that the SLPA implements under my supervision; review/modify these treatment plans as needed.
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stone Group
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in ARD/IEP committee meetings for elementary school students to select appropriate goals and objectives in the areas of speech and language to remediate weaknesses identified in standardized testing and classroom performance.
- Completed progress reports, PLAAFPs, REEDS, Re-evaluations, and Initial Evaluations and reports within proper timelines.
- Supervised an SLPA, adhered to the supervisory responsibilities for SLPs, and made all case management decisions.
- Approve computerized Medicaid billing and collaborated with the SLPA, families, and other team members to develop treatment plans for students that the SLPA implemented under my supervision; reviewed/modified these treatment plans as needed.
School-based Hybrid Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
MEDPERM PLACEMENT
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Participate in ARD/IEP committee meetings for elementary school students to select appropriate goals and objectives in the areas of speech and language to remediate weaknesses identified in standardized testing and classroom performance.
- Lead Speech-Only initial and annual IEPs, and REEDs.
- Participate in the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process, as applicable to the areas of need in speech/language.
- Supervise an SLPA, adhere to the supervisory responsibilities for SLPs, and make all case management decisions.
- Collaborate with the SLPA to develop treatment plans for students that the SLPA implements under my supervision; review/modify these treatment plans as needed.
- Complete computerized Medicaid billing, IEPs, Progress Reports, PLAAFPs, REEDs, Re-evaluations, and initial evaluations and reports within proper timelines.
School-based Telehealth Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
VOCOVISION
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered remote speech and language therapy services to elementary school students with a wide range of communication disorders.
- Collaborated with clients, families, and other healthcare providers to create and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Participated in Individual Educational Plans (IEP) meetings to address educational concerns related to speech and/or language therapy.
- Completed computerized Medicaid billing, IEPs, Progress Reports, REEDs, Re-evaluations, and initial evaluations within proper timelines.
- Provided support and guidance to students and their families on communication strategies, resources, and services.
School-based Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
MEDPERM PLACEMENT
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated daily with administration, regular classroom teachers, and special education teachers/staff on best practices for the students on my caseload.
- Administered assessments, and planned and implemented therapy for elementary, intermediate, and middle school children with different disorders, including fluency, receptive/expressive delays, and articulation/phonological disorders.
- Supervised speech-language pathology assistants providing mentoring and feedback while monitoring treatment records.
- Scheduled, conducted, and participated in Individual Educational Plans (IEP) meetings to address educational concerns related to speech and/or language therapy.
- Conducted small group and individual therapy activities, based on differential learning needs.
- Completed computerized Medicaid billing, IEPs, Progress Reports, REEDs, and Re-evaluations within proper timelines.
- Used low-tech and high-tech communication tools to improve students’ performance during therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist (Teletherapy)
SLPTele
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Planned and conducted evaluation and treatment sessions online for pediatric clients aged 10 months to 18 years with receptive and expressive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and feeding disorders.
- Documented evaluation, treatment, and client progress using the company’s software.
- Communicated with parents regarding speech and language goals for clients.
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
HCA Houston Healthcare West
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Evaluated and treated patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice/trach, and cognitive disorders in patients with neurological diagnoses in acute, in-patient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings.
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Provided ongoing clinical education to patients, families, and staff within various units.
Home Health PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Circle of Care
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Evaluated pediatric patients aged 3-18 with articulation, phonological, expressive and receptive language, and feeding disorders using standardized and informal assessments.
- Educated parents/guardians on patient’s diagnosis, prognosis, and progress, and home exercise programs.
- Completed progress notes to determine patient progress/modify goals.
Home Health PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Katy
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Used data from the evaluation to develop an individualized speech therapy plan of care including short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients with neurological diagnoses and their families/caregivers.
- Provided skilled speech therapy treatment and monitored patient response.
- Provided ongoing clinical education to patients, families and staff within various units.
- Documented speech therapy treatment, patient performance, progress and response to care, and tests and measurements in compliance with regulating/licensing bodies and professional standards.
- Planned for patient discharge including home assessment, patient & family instruction, equipment recommendation, home program recommendations & recommendations for community support.
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Houston Transitional Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Evaluated and treated patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, voice/trach, and cognitive disorders in adults with neurological diagnoses.
- Provided ongoing clinical education to patients, families, and staff within various units.
- Educated staff, patients, and family members on the results of Modified Barium Swallow Exams.
Clinical Fellow/Full time Speech-Language Pathologist
Sava Senior Care
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Assessed and developed suitable goals for adult and geriatric populations with communication, cognitive, and swallowing difficulties using data from baseline and, standardized and informal testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, rehabilitation, and nursing staff on patient progress.
- Participated in care plan meetings to discuss patient goals, prognosis, and discharge plan.
- Assisted manager with managing RUG levels and attended staff/rehab meetings to discuss patient progress and plans for discharge.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Cole Therapy Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted supervising speech-language pathologists with screening, assessments, and direct treatment of patients, 2 – 18 years.
- Educated the client’s family on the client’s goals, progress, compensatory strategies, and home exercises to improve the client’s performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Houston
12.2010
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Calabar
01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Calabar
06.1992
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Adaptability in challenging situations
- Clinical therapeutic techniques
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
- Interactive Learning Systems Houston, TX 01/07 – 04/07
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor
- Assessed student learning outcomes and administered and proctored exams.
- Memphis City Schools Memphis, TN 2003 - 2006
- Substitute Teacher
- Served as a general advisor and facilitated learning enrichment in a classroom setting.
- The University of Calabar Africa 1992 - 2002
- Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Language Arts (English)
- Served as an academic advisor, administered and proctored exams, and served on the committee to formulate course curriculum.
ADDITIONAL DATA
- Skilled in all Microsoft Office and Google applications, Successed, Empower, EsPed (Frontline), EasyIEP, Rehab Optima, Raintree, Casamba, Cerner and Meditech.
- Vitalstim certified. Trained in Synchrony and Metronome.
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology since 2011.
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas, California and Colorado. Working on licensure in Georgia.
Timeline
School-based Hybrid Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
MEDPERM PLACEMENT
08.2025 - 05.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stone Group
11.2024 - 05.2025
School-based Hybrid Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
MEDPERM PLACEMENT
02.2024 - 05.2024
School-based Telehealth Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
VOCOVISION
10.2023 - 12.2023
School-based Speech-Language Pathologist (Contract)
MEDPERM PLACEMENT
07.2021 - 05.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist (Teletherapy)
SLPTele
04.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Circle of Care
01.2020 - 12.2020
Home Health PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Katy
08.2019 - 06.2020
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Houston Transitional Care
01.2018 - 01.2019
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
HCA Houston Healthcare West
01.2012 - 01.2022
Clinical Fellow/Full time Speech-Language Pathologist
Sava Senior Care
01.2011 - 01.2016
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Cole Therapy Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of Calabar
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Houston
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