Michele Noltner
Franklin
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Speech-Language Pathologist from Racine Unified School District. Priority is to enhance each students' communication abilities. Adept in bilingual therapy and multicultural sensitivity. Experienced in collaborative and comprehensive treatment planning and parent education. Showcasing organizational skills and therapeutic techniques that follow evidence-based practice. Achieved notable progress in student outcomes related to their IEP goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-language-pathologist
Racine Unified School District
08.2013 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments, criterion-referenced assessments, dynamic assessment, observations, and teacher/parent interviews.
- Implemented individual and group therapy sessions that targeted each students' individualized education plan (IEP) goals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with occupational therapists and special education teacher/s in order to foster social skills and peer interaction among children with similar communication challenges.
- Implemented bilingual therapy to meet needs of non-English speaking patients (primarily Spanish speaking).
- Advocated for students' needs during formal and informal meetings in order to provide them with the necessary resources and accommodations in educational settings.
- Educated family members about communication techniques and strategies in order to help facilitate carryover of skills and parent involvement in their student's IEP.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Completed detailed data collection protocols in order to accurately monitor students' progress and areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-2013
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2011
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Documentation and reporting
- Organizational skills
- Experience and skills in therapy implementation for Spanish-speaking students
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech-language-pathologist
Racine Unified School District
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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