Mitzi Leahy
Ellijay,GA
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with twenty-three years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support students' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cherokee County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Monitored student's progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual students strengths and weaknesses through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cheatham
08.2021 - 05.2023
Speech
Sherman Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Lead Speech-Language Pathologist supervising SLP-A and caseload of 90+ students.
- Responsible for assessing students for variety of communication disorders. Conducting Eligibility and Arrival, Review and Dismissal meetings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wylie Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Forsyth County Board Of Education
10.2007 - 05.2016
- Provided speech-language services to community based walk-in preschoolers and kindergarten students.
- Conducted mass speech screening for all kindergarten students as part of the speech-language RTI process.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hillsborough County School District
10.2001 - 05.2007
- Responsible for caseload of students placed in kindergarten and first grade Language-Impaired Classroom.
- Collaborated with both general education classroom teachers to provide a language-rich environment in order to improve student outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Communication And Sciences Disorders
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1999
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1993
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Patience and Tolerance
- Data Analysis
- Empathy and Compassion
- Time Management
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Speech and Language Evaluation
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cherokee County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cheatham
08.2021 - 05.2023
Speech
Sherman Independent School District
08.2018 - 08.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wylie Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Forsyth County Board Of Education
10.2007 - 05.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hillsborough County School District
10.2001 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Communication And Sciences Disorders
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Florida
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