Melinda Willson
Westfield,NJ
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist at Berkeley Heights Board Of Education, specializing in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Excels in creating tailored treatment plans, showcasing strong collaboration and instructional skills. Demonstrates success in enhancing client outcomes through expert assessments and strategic resource management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Berkeley Heights Board Of Education
09.2002 - Current
- Evaluate and diagnose the presence of speech and language-related delays and disorders independently and/or with client's child study team and outside related professionals.
- Create and implement treatment plans and individualized education plans to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Document strengths, weaknesses, and progress as it relates to client's diagnoses and goals/objectives.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to contributing to overall success of individual clients
Linden Public Schools
Linden Board of Education
Linden, NJ
09.1997 - 06.2002
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual client issues through analysis of speech, language and hearing evaluations.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented strengths, weaknesses and progress in client's speech, language and social language skills making treatment adjustments when appropriate.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Bergen Center for Child Development
Haworth, NJ
09.1988 - 06.1997
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhance and and contribute to overall success.
- Worked with education and related service personnel to develop strategies to better communication with individuals with speech, language, fluency, voice and social language needs.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through administration and analysis of speech and language evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-1988
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ 09.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Assessments
- Instructional skills
- Documentation and Treatment plan creation
Certification
- New Jersey Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Member of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Speech Correctionist Certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Berkeley Heights Board Of Education
09.2002 - Current
Linden Public Schools
Linden Board of Education
09.1997 - 06.2002
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Bergen Center for Child Development
09.1988 - 06.1997
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
William Paterson University of New Jersey
09.1988 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Rutgers University
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