Marissa Mazzucca
Olyphant,PA
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist offering 16 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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Scranton School District
Scranton, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify student needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse communication disorders.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to enhance support strategies for students.
- Monitored progress of clients, adjusting strategies based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
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, PA05.2008
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University
Scranton, PA05.2010
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Caseload management
- Documentation and reporting
- Speech and language evaluation
- Interpersonal communication
- Problem-solving
- Technology proficiency
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
PA State SLP License
PA Department of Education Licensure
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Scranton School District
08.2025 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit #19
05.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marywood University
Personal Information
Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Certifications
12-2023