Nesha Christian
Herriman,UT
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 27 years of experience in working with young children.
Enthusiastic Speech Pathologist motivated to make positive impact on students using extensive knowledge of speech and language issues. Friendly and flexible approach. Hanen Certified.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Jordan School District/Early Intervention
Riverton, UT
03.2014 - Current
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages 0 to 3 with speech and language development problems in Early Intervention as a therapist and a service coordinator in their home & community.
- Continually collaborated with parents to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Kids Speech Therapy/Owner
Herriman, Utah
07.2004 - Current
- Treated children between ages 2 to 21 with speech and language development problems.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Jordan School District/Special Education Preschool
West Jordan, Utah
08.2004 - 07.2008
- Treated children between ages 3 to 5 with speech and language development problems.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Primary Children's Medical Center/Rehab South
Sandy, Utah
10.1999 - 10.2000
- Treated children between ages 2 to 21 with speech and language development problems in Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
DDI Vantage/Early Intervention Program
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.1995 - 09.1999
- Treated children between ages Birth to 3 with speech and language development problems in Early Intervention Program as a therapy provider and service coordinator.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.1993
Skills
- Diagnosing conditions
- Speech and language screening
- Intervention planning
- IEP familiarity
- Staff education and training
- Registered Speech Pathologist in Utah
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
- Professional Development
- Articulation therapy
- Team collaboration
- Pediatrics knowledge
- Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
- Verbal and written communication
- Writing Family Friendly IFSP's
- Knowledge of BTOTS
Accomplishments
Earned the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE)
current from September 2020 until September 2023
Certification
*Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
*Professional Educator License (Level 3)
*State of Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
*Herriman City Business License
*Hanen Certified in (It Takes Two to Talk)
Affiliations
*Current Member of American Speech and Language Association (ASHA)
*Current Member of the Utah Speech and Hearing Association (USHA)
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Jordan School District/Early Intervention
03.2014 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Jordan School District/Special Education Preschool
08.2004 - 07.2008
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Kids Speech Therapy/Owner
07.2004 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Primary Children's Medical Center/Rehab South
10.1999 - 10.2000
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
DDI Vantage/Early Intervention Program
05.1995 - 09.1999
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Utah