Maria DiMare, MA CCC-SLP
St. Augustine,USA
Summary
Knowledgeable Speech Language Pathologist with 10+ years experience in pediatrics. Proven background in running a successful business while still delivering top-level therapy services. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Committed to making meaningful impact on client's lives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Little Sprouts Speech Therapy
10.2017 - Current
- Service delivery of speech and language intervention for children 2-12 years at various locations included private schools, preschools, and day-cares.
- Establishes strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Manages positive relationships with school staff/administration.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality services offered demonstrated by positive Google Reviews.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including invoicing, budgeting, and distributions.
Speech Language Pathologist
Brooks Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Worked with patients with various speech and language disorders including: articulation delay, language delays, apraxia, stuttering, hearing loss, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and feeding disorders.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
St. Johns County School District
11.2014 - 05.2016
- SLP independent contractor and direct employee with St. Johns County School District
- Full-time, at two different locations
- Working with children (Pre-K to 7th grade) of varying disorders for articulation, language, and fluency therapy
- Responsible as case manager for over 60 children
- Conducted screenings, evaluations, and daily treatment for speech and language disorders
- Planned and developed therapy activities; documented daily progress
- Wrote IEPs, attended IEP meetings with parents and administration
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
12.2011
Skills
- Business Planning
- Speech and Language Tx
- Family and Patient Education
- Infant Feeding Therapy
- Multi-Disciplinary Co-Treatment
- Billing/ Invoicing
License
DOH License, SA14395
Timeline
Business Owner/Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Little Sprouts Speech Therapy
10.2017 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Brooks Rehabilitation
10.2015 - 10.2017
Speech Language Pathologist
St. Johns County School District
11.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
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