Melissa Woods
Speech Language Pathologist
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Skilled Speech Pathologist offering 29 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Palm Beach County School District
West Palm Beach
08.1993 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 5 with speech and language development problems.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Edward J Healy Center
Riviera Beach, FL
12.1995 - 08.2021
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Education
Associate of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 08.1990 - 05.1993
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL 08.1993 - 12.1995
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Assessments
Team collaboration
Skilled in patient relations
Dysarthria familiarity
Diagnosing conditions
Head Start familiarity
Medical Records Management
Case management
Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
Pediatrics knowledge
Speech and language screening
Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
Intervention planning
Professional Development
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
Evaluation teams
Documentation
Staff education and training
Aphasia aptitude
Curriculum understanding
Registered Speech Pathologist in Florida
Articulation therapy
Feeding and oral motor therapy aptness
Staff training and development
Speech impairments proficiency
Verbal and written communication
IEP familiarity
Patient Assessments
Patient Management
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Edward J Healy Center
12.1995 - 08.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Palm Beach County School District
08.1993 - Current
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
Florida Atlantic University
08.1993 - 12.1995
Associate of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Florida
08.1990 - 05.1993