Merida Oliphant
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Passionate and energetic Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with 2+ years of experience in early intervention designing activities to develop language and articulation skills. Background with pediatric clients ages 2-5 in Special Needs Preschool as well as a behavior based classroom.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coordinator
Arizona Lutheran Academy
11.2023 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students and teachers with use and implementing 504 plans.
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Washington Elementary School District
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Documented clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
Teacher
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ2021
Skills
- Therapy Materials Preparation
- Data Collection
- Early Intervention
Timeline
Student Success Coordinator
Arizona Lutheran Academy
11.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Washington Elementary School District
07.2021 - 11.2023
Teacher
Grace Evangelical Lutheran School
12.2019 - 05.2020
Teacher
Washington Elementary School District
05.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Ottawa University
Associate of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Northern Arizona University
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