Michele Polarek
Dyer,IN
Summary
MISSION STATEMENT : To Provide Speech-Language Therapy to school-age children with compassion and empathy.
QUALIFICATIONS : Accomplished Speech Pathologist with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), familiar with all aspects of managing screening, evaluation and treatment activities.
Extensive knowledge in developing creative lesson plans to foster learning in grades K-12.
Organized problem solver who swiftly handles changing caseloads and therapy related duties. Skilled SLP offering 24 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
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Speech and Language Pathologist
Strassburg Elementary
12.2020 - Current
- Evaluated, diagnosed and implemented therapy for Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders as well as Receptive and Expressive language delays .
- Completed Medicaid billing weekly.
- Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.
- Conducted regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech therapy.
- Managed average caseload of 50 children, grades 3rd-5th.
School City of Hammond
Irving Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Implemented therapy for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation/phonology delays and voice disorders for students in grades Pre-K-5th.
- Collaborated effectively with special education teachers and staff.
School Speech Pathologist
Bibich Elementary/Westlake Special Education
08.2003 - 05.2016
- Conducted small group and individual therapy activities, based on differentiated learning needs.
- Assisted in IEP goal development and gave professional input determining student progress.
- Implemented therapy for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation/phonology delays and voice disorders for students in grades K-5.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on improving social communication skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
- Enhanced student communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to their specific needs
Education
Masters in Health Sciences - Speech and Language Pathology
Governor State University
University Park, IL08.2000
Bachelor in Health Sciences - Communication Science Disorders
Governor State University
University Park, IL05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12.1993
Skills
- Team Player who is skilled at working independently and in a team environment
- Strong work ethic
- Strong communicator who possesses good written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Creative, Enthusiastic and Dedicated
Certification
- Illinois Educator PEL License-Speech-Language Impaired
- Indiana Educator Professional License
- Certification of Clinical Competence
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
- CPR certified
Timeline
School Speech and Language Pathologist
Strassburg Elementary
12.2020 - Current
School City of Hammond
Irving Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2020
School Speech Pathologist
Bibich Elementary/Westlake Special Education
08.2003 - 05.2016
Masters in Health Sciences - Speech and Language Pathology
Governor State University
Bachelor in Health Sciences - Communication Science Disorders
Governor State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
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