McKayla Sprague
Hays,KS
Summary
By my graduation of Spring 2025 I will be a qualified SLPA with background in educational support and classroom management. Successfully facilitated student learning and engagement while assisting lead teachers or speech pathologists, contributing to positive and productive learning environment. Demonstrated effective communication and adaptability in diverse educational settings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator
Hays Area Children Center
- Worked with preschool-aged children, supporting their learning and development
Personal Caregiver
Individual with High Needs
- Current
- Provide daily support and assistance to an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Collaborate with ABA therapist and SLP to enhance communication using AAC devices
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Fort Hays State University (FHSU)
Hays, KS05.2025
High School Diploma -
ThunderRidge High School
Highlands Ranch, CO05.2021
Skills
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Interpersonal skills
- Community service
- Working with individuals with special needs
- Utilizing AAC devices
- Effective communicator
- Mentoring
- Guiding peers
- Classroom management
- Dependable Worker
Additional Information
Worked throughout college, independently financing my education, Previously diagnosed with dyslexia; developed personal strategies for creating accommodations, viewing this as a strength
Volunteering and leadership
- NSSLHA, Four years, Active member
- Velma Wooster Scholarship, Junior Year
- Access to Academic Opportunity Grant (AAOG), Four years
- Volunteered at Soup Fest, Twice
- Assisted with a spelling bee, Helping students navigate on stage
- Volunteered at the Connect with Kindness table, Making bracelets
- The committee head for Fundraising NSSLHA 2024-2025
- Led tours for prospective students, Answered questions about the CSD program at FHSU
- Volunteered at Tiger Days, Actively participating in campus life and events
- Belize study abroad opportunity (January 7th-13th)
Research and presentations
- Assessing Language Abilities in School-age Children with Autism: Practices of Speech-Language Pathologists, First author, Dr. An, KSHA, SACAD
- Attended Legislative Day, Pushed for SLPA legislation in Kansas
- Observed SLPs, California, Colorado, Kansas
Accomplishments
* Worked as a Lead Paraeducator at Hays Area Children Center.
* Received a Seal of Biliteracy on High School diploma for American Sign Language
* Recipient of the Velma Wooster Scholarship
* Recipient of the Access to Academic Opportunity Grant
Certification
* Graduating with my Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Certificate
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
High School Diploma -
ThunderRidge High School
* Graduating with my Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) Certificate
Paraeducator
Hays Area Children Center
Personal Caregiver
Individual with High Needs
- Current
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Fort Hays State University (FHSU)
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