Marissa Mazzucca
Speech Language Pathologist
Olyphant,PA
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist offering 12 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning and documentation. Experienced at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels from 3-21 years of age in a variety of settings. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit #19
Archbald, PA
05.2010 - Current
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home, community and school environments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Used ENG and VNG tests to evaluate vestibular systems.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Assessed children's developmental progress, specializing in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 21 with speech and language development problems.
- Extensive knowledge on Autism and treatment of individuals with Autism
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marywood University
Scranton, PA 12.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University
Scranton, PA 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Assessments
Relatable nature
IEP familiarity
Curriculum understanding
Articulation therapy
Relationship building
Staff education and training
Case management
Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
Team collaboration
Intervention planning
Verbal and written communication
Feeding and oral motor therapy aptness
Records management specialist
Broad understanding of Neurology
Patient Assessments
Speech impairments proficiency
Speech and language screening
Focused on consistent, quality care
Skilled in patient relations
Registered Speech Pathologist in PA
Documentation
Professional Development
Pediatrics knowledge
Proficient in IEP Writer, STAR, HCSIS, Microsoft
Student-focused therapy
Head Start familiarity
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
Adaptive to changing environments
Staff training and development
Accomplishments
- Consistently recognized by peers for outstanding achievement in working with children with disabilities.
- Managed caseload of 65 children.
- Expertly treated more than 500 children with neurological impairments, head injuries and mental retardation.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the development of a brochure to provide to families regarding what speech-language therapy is and what we do.
Affiliations
ASHA
Certification
ASHA
Timeline
PA Department of Education Licensure
05-2025
PA State SLP License
07-2024
ASHA
12-2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit #19
05.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marywood University
12.2006 - 05.2008