Matthew Valerio
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist performs quality therapy and diagnostic services for diverse client base. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Passionate and enthusiastic person who is ready to help all achieve success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-language-pathologist
People Inc
Buffalo, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication, intellectual and developmental disorders.
- Evaluated patients living in group homes with dysphagia and implemented physical interventions to foster and maintain safety and independence in their homes.
- Provided educational in-services for group home staff and management regarding implementation of individual physical interventions for persons served at mealtime.
- Collaborated with a team of speech pathologists to create and implement an agency wide, new employee training for mealtime safety in conjunction with OPWDD CPI guidelines.
Graduate Speech Language Pathologist
ECMC
Buffalo, NY
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked as a graduate clinician with the Head and Neck Oncology unit SLP team at ECMC.
- Participated in nasoendoscopic examinations, FEES, MBSS, HRPM, HREM, laryngectomy voice restoration, tracheostomy and airway management, swallowing therapy.
Education
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Sciences
SUNY University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Sciences
SUNY University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2019
Skills
- Networking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Creativity and Innovation
- Instructional Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Empathy and Compassion
- Assessment Abilities
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech-language-pathologist
People Inc
05.2021 - Current
Graduate Speech Language Pathologist
ECMC
03.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Sciences
SUNY University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Sciences
SUNY University At Buffalo