Megan Menton
Springfield,MO
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in complex communication and swallowing disorders. Delivered evidence-based assessments and interventions, including instrumental swallowing evaluations and AAC implementation, to enhance functional outcomes. Led multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical instruction, contributing to professional training for educators and graduate clinicians.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Fair Grove R-X
Springfield, MT
08.2025 - Current
- Developed tailored therapy plans for individual communication challenges.
- Evaluated speech and language needs of diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate speech strategies into classroom activities.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Mercy Hospital and Outpatient Clinics
SPRINGFIELD, MO
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted comprehensive swallowing assessments to evaluate patient needs through Modified Barium
- Support neuroprotective developmental care for medically fragile infants in the NICU by promoting developmentally appropriate sensory, oral-motor, feeding, and communication experiences while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and educating families on strategies to support infant regulation and development.
- Provide comprehensive outpatient feeding and swallowing therapy for pediatric patients with a range of feeding difficulties, addressing oral-motor skills, sensory processing, swallowing safety, food acceptance, and developmentally appropriate feeding skills while collaborating with families and other healthcare professionals to support functional progress.
- Provide evidence-based lactation support and education to new parents, addressing breastfeeding technique, positioning and latch, milk transfer, feeding concerns, and infant feeding behaviors while collaborating with the medical team to support successful and sustainable feeding.
Special Education Improvement Consultant
Missouri State University/DESE
Springfield, MO
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with educational personnel to design inclusive programs that enhanced participation of children with disabilities.
- Developed training materials to effectively educate individuals on high leverage practices, including differentiated instruction and data based decision making.
- Facilitated simulations and team exercises to boost engagement in training programs.
Per Course Faculty/Clinical Instructor
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Recorded and tracked student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online systems to monitor academic performance.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Developed quizzes, exams and assignments to measure student progress and comprehension.
- Fostered student commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course material to current social and economic issues.
- Produced video and audio recordings of classroom lessons and special instructions for online courses, enhancing accessibility for special needs students.
- Scheduled office hours to provide personalized assistance and support for student educational needs.
- Completed recordings via video and audio media of classroom lessons, tests and special instructions for online courses and use by special needs students.
Autism Resource Specialist
Project Access/Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, MO
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported Missouri public school teachers in developing skills for working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders by assisting school staff in assessments of children demonstrating ASD behaviors.
- Enhances the abilities of public school teachers and other related service providers to develop and manage educational programs for students with ASD by assisting with planning, coordinating, and conducting in-services training workshops.
- Increased awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders and available services through Project ACCESS by sharing resources across multiple social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
- Engaged in continuous professional development through self-directed professional reading, developing contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses.
Speech Language Pathologist
Roseville School District
Roseville, MN
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
- Developed individual and group activities in schools addressing behavior, speech, language, and swallowing problems, enhancing student communication and social skills.
- Wrote reports and maintained documentation of client information, including Medicaid records and caseload activities, ensuring compliance and supporting effective treatment planning.
- Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
- Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
- Assisted students in a dual language immersion school setting, focusing on Spanish language acquisition. with children representing many different cultures including Hispanic, Hmong and Somali descent.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Willard R-II School District
Willard, MO
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
- Developed individual and group activities in schools to address behavior, speech, language, and swallowing challenges, enhancing student communication skills.
- Authored reports and maintained documentation for Medicaid billing and caseload activities, ensuring accurate tracking of evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharges.
- Designed and implemented alternative diagnostic tools and communication strategies, improving accessibility for clients with diverse needs.
- Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Speech Language Pathologist
Anoka-Hennepin School District
Anoka, MN
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with families and professionals during initial evaluations for special education qualification, ensuring comprehensive understanding of student needs.
- Coordinated evaluations and assessments, authored detailed evaluation summary reports, and contributed to placement meetings by presenting findings and tailored intervention recommendations to families and professionals.
- Developed individualized therapy plans for students with communication disorders.
- Conducted assessments to determine students' speech and language needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student progress.
Education
Master of Science - Speech- Language Pathology
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERISTY
Hays, KSBachelor of Science - Speech- Language Pathology
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Hays, KSSkills
- SOS Feeding Therapy Certified
- Certified Lactation Counselor
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Speech evaluation
- Therapy planning
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Organization and public-speaking skills
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence - American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Pivotal Response Training - Level 1 Certification
- Professional Certificate - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Professional License - Missouri Board of Healing Arts
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Fair Grove R-X
08.2025 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
Mercy Hospital and Outpatient Clinics
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Improvement Consultant
Missouri State University/DESE
07.2021 - 06.2022
Per Course Faculty/Clinical Instructor
Missouri State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Autism Resource Specialist
Project Access/Missouri State University
07.2019 - 07.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Willard R-II School District
08.2017 - 05.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
Roseville School District
08.2016 - 06.2020
Speech Language Pathologist
Anoka-Hennepin School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Speech- Language Pathology
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERISTY
Bachelor of Science - Speech- Language Pathology
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY