Maryam Al-Ashqar
Burbank,IL
Summary
Aspiring Speech-Language Pathologist about to begin my Clinical Fellowship (CF), with hands-on experience in schools, independent living, and telepractice settings. I have provided therapy for children and adults with speech, language, and fluency disorders, including students in special education programs and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Passionate about helping people improve their communication and daily life skills through patient-centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
ACES$
Burbank, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered 1:1 direct support to a 23-year-old adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), fostering independence and personal growth.
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting hygiene, meal preparation, medication adherence, and community safety.
- Collaborated with client to identify and prioritize needs and preferences, enhancing individualized support planning.
Substitute Teacher
Cicero School District 99
Cicero, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior, creating structured and supportive environment that enhanced student engagement.
- Adapted instruction for diverse learning needs, ensuring accessibility for students with IEPs and 504 plans.
- Delivered lesson plans across K-8 classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, ILSkills
- Family-centered care
- Telepractice proficiency
- Virtual therapy platforms
- Student diversity support
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
Graduate Clinical Experience
- St. Andrew's School, Romeoville, IL (August- October 2024)
- Mayslake Village Retirement, Oak Brook, IL (January- March 2025)
- Center for Interdisciplinary Telepractice (Neuroads), Romeoville, IL (August- December 2025)
- Center for Interdisciplinary Telepractice (Grundy County), Romeoville, IL (August- December 2025)
- A.E.R.O Special Education Cooperative, Burbank, IL (January- May 2026)
Certification
- CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) - Substitute Endorsement
Activities
Lewis NSSLHA Executive Board & Member (2024-Present)
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association at Lewis University
- Held leadership position as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEl) Officer
- Volunteered at events and attended meetings
Presenter at Illinois Speech Pathology and Audiology Conference (ISHA) (02/2026)
• Presented on Socioeconomic and Environmental Factors Influencing the Timing of Hearing Loss Detection in Infants and Preschool-Aged Children
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
ACES$
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Cicero School District 99
01.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Lewis University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Trinity Christian College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity Christian College