Morgan Aycock
OLLA,LA
Summary
Passionate and Energetic Speech Language Pathologist Assistant focused on helping people of all ages develop and improve skills required for effective speech. Skilled in handling early intervention support, as well as assisting with oral-motor control, vocalization and language expression. Highly organized with attention to detail and motivated nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pediatrics And Autism Center
01.2022 - Current
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
Teacher/ Coach
Caldwell Parish School Board
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Hearing Instrument Specialist-T
Audibel The Hearing Center
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Educated clients about how to properly use, maintain and store devices.
- Used marketing and sales strategies to promote business and increase revenue.
- Fit devices to specific patient physiology for maximum comfort and effectiveness.
- Tested hearing with complete audiological examinations.
- Counseled patients and families on communication strategies and effects of hearing loss.
- Attended professional development courses to maintain current understanding of industry advances in devices and treatment protocols.
- Administered air conduction, bone conduction and speech audiometry tests.
- Performed basic screening procedures such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
- Diagnosed and treated hearing or related disabilities under direction of audiologist.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Therapy Tech
LaSalle General Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
- Assisted with reception duties like scheduling patients and completing follow up calls.
- Inventoried supplies and ordered more for office and patient rooms.
- Reviewed current literature and research to update and revise educational components.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Prepared patients to meet with speech, occupational and physical therapists,
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Speech Language Pathology
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2017
Skills
- Ability to Treat with Clinical Independence
- Able to Write Quality Documentation
- Strong Organization Skills
- Empathetic and patient
- Speech and Language screenings
- Autism spectrum experience
- Marketing experience for Pediatric therapies with other professionals
- Background in pure tone audiometry
- Resource advocacy
- Background as an ELA educator
- Therapy Strategies
- Outpatient Therapy background
- Pediatric Therapy experience
Accomplishments
- Voted Team Captain of Mississippi College softball team Sr. season
- Member of Student Athletic Advisory Committee at Mississippi College
- 4 year collegiate athlete
- Aided in building a full pediatric caseload at my current location as one of the first Speech therapist.
Certification
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Pediatrics And Autism Center
01.2022 - Current
Teacher/ Coach
Caldwell Parish School Board
08.2019 - 08.2022
Hearing Instrument Specialist-T
Audibel The Hearing Center
01.2018 - 08.2019
Therapy Tech
LaSalle General Hospital
08.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Pre-Speech Language Pathology
Louisiana Tech University