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Molly Joyce

Kennebunk

Summary

Dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist with extensive experience at Saco School Department, specializing in speech evaluation and IEP development. Proven ability to enhance communication skills for diverse populations, demonstrating strong patient education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering tailored therapy programs that empower individuals with speech and language disorders.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech and Language Pathologist

Saco School Department
Saco
09.2012 - Current
  • Currently providing the assessment and treatment of various speech and language disorders for individuals aged 5-22
  • Currently attending and administrating Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and completing IEP paperwork
  • Working on a team of administrators, resource specialists, special and general education teachers, hearing impaired specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, social workers, counselors, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), translators, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specialists, parents, and family advocates
  • Developing individualized goals and programs for students with speech or language impairments
  • Providing services for children with a variety of mild to severe disabilities and families of multicultural backgrounds and ethnicities

Speech and Language Pathologist

Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Center
Kennebunk
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Provided the evaluation and remediation of various speech, language, and swallowing disorders for adult patients with brain injury, stroke, dementia, respiratory disease, and a variety of other illnesses
  • Conducted bedside swallow evaluations and determined the most appropriate level of diet for patients with swallowing disorders
  • Conducted comprehensive cognitive evaluations, completed written reports, and developed goals based on patients’ individual needs
  • Provided swallowing therapy, including Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (VitalStim therapy), patient, family, and staff education, and strengthening programs
  • Worked with a team of physicians, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other medical professionals
  • Provided comprehensive training with families and staff, and developed in-home therapy programs

Speech and Language Pathologist

San Francisco Unified School District, Fairmont Elementary School
San Francisco
08.2005 - 07.2007
  • Provided the evaluation and remediation of various speech and language disorders for children ages 5-12
  • Administered Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and worked on a team of administrators, special and general education teachers, hearing impaired specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, counselors, translators, social workers, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specialists, parents, and family advocates
  • Provided services for children with a variety of mild to severe disabilities and families of multicultural backgrounds and ethnicities in a Spanish Immersion School

Speech and Language Pathologist

Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital
Kentfield
09.2003 - 12.2005
  • Worked per diem providing the evaluation and remediation of various speech and language disorders for patients with acute brain injury and stroke in an acute rehab setting
  • Conducted bedside swallow screenings and assessments
  • Determined the safest diet level for patients with swallowing disorders
  • Completed comprehensive cognitive evaluations, produced written reports, and developed goals based on patients’ individual needs
  • Provided swallowing and speech and language therapy in individual and group settings
  • Worked with a team of doctors, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other medical professionals
  • Provided comprehensive training and developed in-home therapy programs for patients and families

Speech and Language Pathologist

San Francisco Unified School District- Department of Screening and Assessment
San Francisco
08.2004 - 07.2005
  • Provided comprehensive initial speech and language evaluations for children ages 3-21
  • Conducted bilingual assessments with the assistance of translators in several different languages
  • Administered IEP meetings and worked on a team of administrators, resource specialists, special and general education teachers, hearing impaired specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, counselors, translators, parents, and family advocates
  • Provided consultation services for children and their families

Speech and Language Pathologist

San Rafael City Schools
San Rafael
06.2002 - 07.2004
  • Provided the evaluation and remediation of various speech and language disorders for children ages 5-14
  • Administered Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and worked on a team of administrators, special and general education teachers, hearing impaired specialists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, counselors, translators, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specialists, parents, and family advocates
  • Provided services for children with a variety of mild to severe disabilities and families of multicultural backgrounds and ethnicities

Education

Masters of Science - Speech and Language Pathology

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders

University of New Hampshire
Durham, New Hampshire
05.2000

Linguistics

University of Southern Maine
Portland, Maine
05.1997

Skills

  • Speech evaluation
  • Augmentative communication
  • IEP development
  • Cognitive assessment
  • Swallowing therapy
  • Patient education

Certification

Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year- June, 2003

San Rafael City Schools-

San Rafael, California

Maine License for Speech and Language Pathology: SP 1775

Certificate of Clinical Competence- American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA): 12081228

California License for Speech Language Pathology: SP 13546

State of California Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential

Timeline

Speech and Language Pathologist

Saco School Department
09.2012 - Current

Speech and Language Pathologist

Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 09.2012

Speech and Language Pathologist

San Francisco Unified School District, Fairmont Elementary School
08.2005 - 07.2007

Speech and Language Pathologist

San Francisco Unified School District- Department of Screening and Assessment
08.2004 - 07.2005

Speech and Language Pathologist

Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2005

Speech and Language Pathologist

San Rafael City Schools
06.2002 - 07.2004

Masters of Science - Speech and Language Pathology

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders

University of New Hampshire

Linguistics

University of Southern Maine
Molly Joyce