Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist with excellent diagnostic, clinical, and mentoring skills. Proficient in the treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and gestalt language processors using the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) framework.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Pathologist
South Shore Therapies
07.2021 - Current
Serviced caseload of 35-40 clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), articulation/phonological impairments, fluency disorders, mixed language disorders, and executive functioning deficits.
Supervised graduate students and Clinical Fellows and assisted with training of new speech therapy staff.
Led clinical discussions regarding treatment approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and provided ongoing mentorship to interpret standardized assessment results and generate effective plan of care.
Served as student coordinator for graduate schools inquiring about student placements.
Held initial intake phone calls with parents seeking speech and language services for their child.
Performed comprehensive evaluations for clients with deficits across domains of speech-language, social-pragmatics, and executive functioning with co-morbidities such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Assisted in programming of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices with Touch Chat and Nova Chat technology.
Collaborated with occupational therapy (OT) staff when treatment planning for shared clients with diverse sensory needs.
Developed efficient time-management skills to coordinate service delivery and completion of documentation within fast-paced setting.
Speech Pathologist
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
04.2021 - 07.2021
Managed caseload of patients in Disorders of Consciousness (DOC) program and those experiencing multifactorial complications from COVID-19.
Coordinated with physician, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy staff to ensure consistency of care for medically complex patients.
Suctioned tracheostomies as clinically indicated prior to PO trials or placement of valves/caps.
Attended tracheostomy, respiratory, and DOC rounds in conjunction with multidisciplinary team.
Observed Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and began training for Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) certification.
Speech Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Center
11.2020 - 03.2021
Managed caseload of 40+ pediatric and adult clients.
Administered language, articulation, social-communication, oral-mechanism, and cognitive-linguistic evaluations.
Serviced clients with executive functioning and language deficits resulting from stroke or degenerative neurological disorders (e.g., dementia).
Clinical Fellow
Simpson Speech and Language
10.2019 - 10.2020
Treated caseload of 35+ clients ranging from Early Intervention to school-aged.
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated children with speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding, executive functioning and social-communication disorders.
Wrote diagnostic, progress, and discharge reports.
Delivered comprehensive services, conducted evaluations, and provided parent education and coaching through telepractice.
Counseled parents and families experiencing challenges with their child’s communication delays.
Documented client notes and billed insurance through Simple Practice.
Graduate Clinician
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
Provided cognitive-linguistic, motor-speech, voice, and dysphagia therapy for those post stroke and traumatic brain injury in inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Developed proficiency with administration of bedside swallow evaluations and cognitive-linguistic assessments.
Assisted in leading daily lunch group for patients with dysphagia.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, case managers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to ensure highest level of patient care.
Educated patients and their families on etiology of stroke and traumatic brain injury and course of recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Emerson College
Boston, MA
08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12.2016
Skills
Meaningful Speech Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Trained
Neurodiversity Affirming
American Sign Language I
Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP) Competency
Mentor for Clinical Fellows and Graduate Students
Augmentative Communication
Licensure And Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - #14342219
Speech-Language Pathologist - State of Massachusetts, #77800