Megan Barnes
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Dynamic Evaluation Manager and Speech Language Pathologist with 10+ years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Sound knowledge of school systems, learning styles and student development. Dedicated to improving school curriculum and assisting students and staff with unique learning needs. Always enthusiastic to take on new opportunities and support staff, students, and family goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evaluation Management/Speech Language Pathologist
Hearing & Speech Of Western New York
07.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with school districts and chairs through initial eligibility and annual review meetings.
- Educated teachers and family members about various topics such as special education process, classroom techniques, and RTI ideas.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Provided personalized ideas and supports to parents and teachers regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on skill improvement techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in skills, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
Long Term Substitute Speech Language Pathologist
Elmwood Village Charter School
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Monitored student achievement and gathered evidence to deliver individualized instruction and support aligned to student's goals.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Analyzed student assessment data to determine next steps.
- Communicated with families to solicit input and share student social and academic progress.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.2012
Skills
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Networking Abilities
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy and Compassion
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Technology Proficiency
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
Certification
- Professional Teaching Certificate in New York State
- New York State Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
- American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) License
- VIRTUS trained and in compliance
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Speech Language Pathologist
Elmwood Village Charter School
01.2022 - 03.2022
Evaluation Management/Speech Language Pathologist
Hearing & Speech Of Western New York
07.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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