Mikayla Adelson
New York
Summary
To obtain a Speech-Language Pathology externship that allows me to apply evidence-based practice, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and grow as a developing clinician.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
PS 101
09.2025 - Current
- Provide school-based speech-language therapy to elementary students with a range of language, articulation, and pragmatic communication needs.
- Deliver push-in lessons within classroom routines, integrating goals into literacy, math, and group activities to support functional communication in real-time contexts.
- Create and implement individualized therapy activities using evidence-based strategies, visual supports, multimodal communication, and curriculum-aligned tasks.
Graduate Student Clinician
PS 145
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided speech-language therapy to elementary students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), targeting receptive/expressive language, articulation, and pragmatic skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to support carryover of communication skills across academic and social settings.
- Developed data collection procedures and tracked measurable progress on a continuing basis per goal.
Graduate Student Clinician
Long Island University Speech & Hearing Center
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided individual speech-language therapy to a middle school student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), targeting receptive and expressive language and comprehension.
- Developed and implemented individualized therapy plans using visual supports, sentence-building tasks, wh-question activities, and structured language games.
- Under speech-language pathologist supervision, documented session performance and clinical observations through SOAP notes and progress summaries.
- Utilized formative assessment tools (e.g., informal probes, dynamic assessment) to inform ongoing therapy planning.
ABA Therapist
Reach for The Stars Learning Academy
05.2022 - Current
- Implemented individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) programs across language, cognitive, academic, and play domains.
- Input and analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions and program revisions.
- Addressed maladaptive behaviors and followed reactive behavior management strategies.
Elementary School Tutor
Kiss Your Brain Tutoring Center
11.2024 - Current
- Created individualized lesson plans and instructional materials to support targeted academic goals.
- Adapted instruction in real time to accommodate student comprehension and progress.
- Designed interactive learning activities to reinforce key concepts and promote engagement.
Research Assistant
Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the development and implementation of research initiatives promoting equity and high-quality early childhood education.
- Supported the head of research in launching new programs using Qualtrics and Microsoft Excel.
- Analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to inform program design and policy recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Long Island University
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science, Human Development, and Family Science
University of Delaware
05-2024
Skills
- Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and implementation strategies
- Experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Familiarity with evidence-based therapy methods for language, articulation, and pragmatics
Certification
- HIPAA Training Certification
- Mental Health Association in Delaware: Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference
- Alpha Epsilon Phi National Presidents Academy
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
PS 101
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
PS 145
07.2025 - 08.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
Long Island University Speech & Hearing Center
06.2025 - 07.2025
Elementary School Tutor
Kiss Your Brain Tutoring Center
11.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
12.2023 - 09.2024
ABA Therapist
Reach for The Stars Learning Academy
05.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science, Human Development, and Family Science
University of Delaware