Marissa Berkowitz
Forked River,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable speech-language pathologist student with a proven track record at Powerback Rehabilitation, adept in patient care. Always enthusiastic and open to new experiences to enhance learning in all things related to speech-language pathology and overall care-taking. Highly personable and productive student eager to learn.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Clinician
Powerback Rehabilitation
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Treated all patients with respect, taking into account beliefs, cultural background, and socioeconomic status of each.
- Maintained complete confidentiality of all patient information.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Documented all actions, interactions and patient responses as well as treatments observed and successes achieved.
- Adhered to facility guidelines, legal compliance standards, and program requirements.
Student Volunteer
Adler Aphasia Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Front Desk Receptionist
Wiley Christian Retirement Community
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
Banquet Server
The Legacy Club at Woodcrest
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
Speech-Language Pathologist Desk Assistant
Monmouth University
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Patient relations
- Patient care
- Clinical assessment
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Document interventions
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Treatment Planning
- Adaptability
Certification
- Bilinguistics: Certificate in Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- Spaced Retrieval Training Basics: Think Fast
- MSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile) Score = 77%
- Where Do I Start with My Client with Aphasia?
- The Forest or the Trees: Functional Goal Setting for Adult Rehabilitation
- Management of Behaviors During Feeding and Swallowing Intervention
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Health Care: It's Not Just Black and White
- Dementia: Writing Appropriate GOals for Patients
Timeline
Student Clinician
Powerback Rehabilitation
09.2024 - 12.2024
Student Volunteer
Adler Aphasia Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Wiley Christian Retirement Community
08.2023 - 12.2023
Banquet Server
The Legacy Club at Woodcrest
05.2021 - 09.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist Desk Assistant
Monmouth University
05.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Stockton University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Monmouth University
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