Marie Swain
South Bend,IN
Summary
Graduate student clinician delivering efficient, high-output clinical work. Conducts client assessments, develops treatment plans, and implements evidence-based therapy techniques. Demonstrates strong communication skills to build productive client relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
LaSalle Elementary School
Mishawaka, IN
08.2026 - Current
- Delivered speech-language therapy sessions for elementary students in school settings.
- Conducted communication screenings to assess and identify student speech, language, and fluency needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop and implement classroom communication supports and goals.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by analyzing student needs and aligning service goals.
Graduate Student Clinician
Corewell Health
Niles, MI
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed pediatric outpatient rotation at Corewell, supporting children with language delays, AAC needs, sensory-based communication challenges, and medically complex profiles.
- Provided speech therapy support in the therapy room and the occupational therapy sensory gym, using movement regulation and play-based strategies for functional communication goals.
- Administered standardized assessments, including the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) and the Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Scale (REELS).
- Created visual supports, core communication boards, first/then schedules, and sensory-based communication tools to improve participation and engagement.
- Documented evaluations, treatment sessions, and clinical outcomes in Epic EMR.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to coordinate interdisciplinary care, ensuring comprehensive support for each child.
- Adjusted activities to align with children's interests, strengths, and communication needs, enhancing engagement in therapy.
- Implemented child-led intervention approaches alongside caregiver education and adaptive problem-solving in fast-paced clinical setting.
Graduate Student Clinician
St. Joseph Medical Center- Impatient Acute Care
Mishawaka, IN
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Supported inpatient acute care rotation, evaluating and treating adults with dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and acute neurological conditions.
- Conducted bedside swallow screenings and monitored diet safety, ensuring safe oral intake for patients.
- Applied compensatory swallowing strategies and treatment recommendations to reduce aspiration risk and improve functional feeding.
- Administered standardized assessments, including the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and the Saint Louis University Mental Status Examination (SLUMS).
- Documented evaluations, treatment sessions, and clinical recommendations in Epic EMR, enhancing communication among care team members.
- Modified assessments and interventions to address changing medical status and patient needs.
- Educated and counseled patients and families on communication, cognition, swallowing, and discharge recommendations, fostering understanding and support.
Diagnostic Experience
IUSB
South Bend, IN
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Completed PLS-5 screeners for children from birth through age 7 during diagnostic procedures.
- Performed hearing screenings and additional pediatric speech-language assessments.
Graduate Student Clinician
Chatterbug's Club
South Bend, IN
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Early language support — promoted expressive/receptive growth through play-based routines and modeling
- Facilitated social skills development through guided peer interactions, promoting turn-taking, joint attention, cooperative play, and social communication
- Medically complex care — adapted activities for children with language delay, ASD, and Down Syndrome
- Coached parents on communication and behavior-supportive strategies to enhance home carryover
- Established trust with clients through consistent and empathetic communication — used trauma-informed communication and predictable routines
- Collaborated with supervisors to refine therapy goals and monitor client progress
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University
South Bend05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05-2025
Skills
- AAC strategies
- Patient care
- Autism support
- Pediatric therapy
- Sensory Integration Techniques
- Child-Centered Adaptations
- Communication strategies
- Disability experience
- Caregiver training
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multi-tasking
- Special needs
Certification
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
LaSalle Elementary School
08.2026 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Corewell Health
05.2026 - 08.2026
Graduate Student Clinician
St. Joseph Medical Center- Impatient Acute Care
01.2026 - 05.2026
Diagnostic Experience
IUSB
08.2025 - 05.2026
Graduate Student Clinician
Chatterbug's Club
08.2025 - 11.2025
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Saint Mary's College