Merideth Miranda

Aspiring Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical training in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at New York University, with the goal of becoming a licensed speech-language pathologist. Brings prior healthcare experience as a skilled dental assistant, demonstrating adaptability, attention to detail, and patient-centered care. Recognized for the ability to learn quickly, foster collaborative relationships, and apply academic knowledge to clinical practice. Dedicated to advancing expertise in speech, language, and hearing sciences to provide effective evidence-based therapy.

• Multi-Intensive/Severe Center at Conservatory Green High School, 09/26/23 - 12/19/23
  
  - Collecting data for a student who demonstrates behavior challenges
  - Performing interviews with faculty
  - Developed a Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
  - Provided support and accommodations during class activities for 2-3 students
• SLHS-NURSING SIMULATION LAB COLLABORATION AT MSU DENVER, 10/4/2023

- Selected to be a patient for graduate students' oral mechanism and bedside expressive/receptive language screening
- Assisted in conducting a joint, interprofessional simulation lab between Nursing and Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Departments
- Used my applied knowledge of communication disorders to carry out simulated patient scenarios
- Participated in pre-brief and debrief activities

• Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center, NY

• Leadership Role as the secretary for the National Student Speech, Language, Hearing Association (NSSLHA) in my undergraduate program
• Mentor for the Health Scholarship program
• Bank of America Health Scholar Recipient (2022-2024)
• Research Assistant for Autism accommodations in higher education
• A mentor in the Integrated Supports for Students on the Autism Spectrum in College (ISAAC) program

• MBSImP Student Training - Expected 12/2025
• Drug and Alcohol Education, Child Abuse Identification, and School Violence - Spring 2024
• Collaborative Institutional Training Incentive (CITI) - Fall 2024
• Dignity for All Students ACt (DASA)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) - Fall 2024
• Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) - Fall 2024
• CPR certified - Fall 2024

• Neurogenic Disorders Speech Disorders in Children - Anticipated Fall 2025
• Therapeutic Approaches in CSD: Aphasia - Anticipated Spring 2026
• Language and Communication in Autism - Anticipated Spring 2025
• Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA-3)
• Preschool Language Scales (PLS-5)
• Western Aphasia Battery - Revised (WAB-R)
• Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination - Third Edition (BDAE-3)
• Boston Naming Test (BNT)
• Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT+)
• Apraxia Battery for Adults-2 (ABA-2)
• Oral Sensorimotor Exam (OSME)
• Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)
• GRBAS Scale
• Praat to obtain objective data
• Pure-tone Audiometric Screening utilized in comprehensive evaluation
• Quality of Communication Life Scale (QCLS)