Michelle Woods-Sweatland
Summary
Experienced speech-language pathologist with over 20 years of experience in public school settings. Skilled in diagnosing and treating a variety of speech and language disorders in students from Pre-K to high school. Committed to improving student achievement through evidence-based techniques, individualized education plans, and collaboration with teachers, families, and peers. ASHA-certified and licensed in Connecticut, dedicated to providing high-quality services to improve communication abilities and academic performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kidsteps by Lumibility
07.2023 - Current
- Provide speech-language therapy services to students aged birth to three years in their home or daycare settings using coaching model to ensure family success.
- Supervise graduate student interns and CFY's.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and write formal evaluation reports.
- Collaborate with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, licensed behavior analysts, social workers, and parents to support child reports.
- Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plan with families.
- Maintain detailed documentation and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
- Provide structured Autism services to children and families using Early Start Denver Model.
- Coach caregivers in strategies and techniques during natural learning environments.
Speech-Language Pathologist
East Lyme Schools
10.2008 - 06.2023
- Delivered direct therapy and support to students with speech and language impairments.
- Provide speech-language therapy services to students aged PreK through middle school across multiple school sites.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and write formal diagnostic reports.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA.
- Collaborate with teachers, special educators, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and parents to support student success.
- Utilize a variety of therapy models including push-in, pull-out, and teletherapy.
- Participated in RTI/MTSS processes for early identification and intervention.
- Facilitated staff professional development on communication disorders and classroom strategies.
- Implemented low- and high-tech AAC systems for non-verbal and minimally verbal students.
- Monitored hearing aids and FM systems in the school building in conjunction with audiologists and teacher of the hearing impaired.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Integrated Day Charter School
09.2001 - 09.2008
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID01.1994
Skills
- Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders
- Articulation & Phonological Disorders
- Language Delays & Learning Disabilities
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Trained in Lindamood-Bell programs, including LiPS and Visualizing/Verbalizing
- Orton-Gillingham preliminary training and Wilson 3 day course
- AAC Systems & Assistive Technology
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Parent & Teacher Training
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Social-Pragmatic Language
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Technology proficiency
- Effective verbal communication
- Analytical assessment skills
Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- State Licensure – Connecticut
Affiliations
- Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Connecticut Speech-Language Hearing Association (CSHA)
- Regular participation in CEUs and training related to literacy, ASD, AAC, etc.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kidsteps by Lumibility
07.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
East Lyme Schools
10.2008 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Integrated Day Charter School
09.2001 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Idaho State University
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
San Diego State University
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