Nicole Papalia
Holmdel,NJ
Summary
Motivated Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at Monmouth University with comprehensive pediatric clinical experience. Currently in my final semester, I will complete my master’s degree and be eligible for CF licensure in May. Skilled in assessment, data-driven intervention, and evidence-based treatment for speech, language, feeding, and cognitive-communication disorders. Clinical experience includes early intervention, articulation and phonological disorders, AAC, and pediatric feeding therapy across private practice, specialized school, and university clinic settings. Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and a commitment to family-centered, collaborative care. Seeking a Pediatric Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) position to further develop clinical skills under mentorship while providing high-quality pediatric services.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
The Children’s Center of Monmouth County
Neptune, New Jersey
01.2026 - Current
- Provided therapy to pediatric clients ages 7-14 with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, and various genetic and developmental disorders.
- Delivered evidence-based interventions targeting expressive and receptive language, functional communication, AAC, social communication, and behavior regulation.
- Planned individualized therapy sessions incorporating AAC systems, structured behavior management strategies, and systematic data collection to monitor progress and adjust interventions.
Graduate Student Clinician
The Speech Tree
Morganville, New Jersey
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided therapy to pediatric clients ages 2-18 with speech, language, and feeding disorders.
- Delivered interventions for early language delays, receptive and expressive language disorders, articulation disorders, myofunctional disorders, feeding difficulties, and cognitive-communication deficits.
- Planned therapy sessions using age-appropriate materials and individualized goals across multiple domains.
- Collected and analyzed therapy data to monitor progress and guide treatment decisions.
- Designed and implemented a sensory room to support sensory regulation and engagement during pediatric therapy sessions.
Graduate Student Clinician
Monmouth University Center for Speech and Language
West Long Branch, New Jersey
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assessed adult and pediatric clients for a range of speech and language disorders.
- Selected and administered formal and informal assessments, including the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB), the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA-3), and Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale.
- Conducted oral mechanism examinations and collected comprehensive case histories to inform assessment and treatment planning.
- Interpreted results to write evaluation reports, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment goals.
Graduate Student Clinician
Monmouth University Center for Speech and Language
West Long Branch, New Jersey
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided therapy for an adult client with Down Syndrome to enhance expressive and receptive language.
- Delivered articulation therapy for pediatric clients and early intervention support for expressive language development.
- Assessed speech articulation using GFTA-3 and developed individualized goals.
- Collected and analyzed therapy data to inform treatment planning.
Graduate Student Clinician
Monmouth University Center for Speech and Language
West Long Branch, New Jersey
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided therapy for adult clients with stroke-induced aphasia and cognitive-communication deficits.
- Planned and implemented therapy sessions using client-centered materials.
- Collected and interpreted therapy data to guide clinical decision-making.
Education
Master's of Science in Education - Speech-Language Pathology
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
St. John's University
New York, NY05-2024
Skills
- Pediatric AAC implementation
- Data-driven intervention planning
- Family and caregiver education
- IEP goal development and documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Early intervention service delivery
- Pediatric feeding therapy
- Articulation and phonological intervention
- Behavior management
Certification
CPR Certified -American Heart Association
Organizations
Member of The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) (September 2024 - Current)
- Participated in fundraising, donations, volunteering, attended workshops, and monthly general body meetings.
Continuing Education
- Simucase Webinar (November 2024) - "AI for SLPs: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Practical Use"
- NJSHA Virtual Student Event (February 2025) - "Storytime Speech: Unlocking Communication through Children's Books"
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
The Children’s Center of Monmouth County
01.2026 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
The Speech Tree
09.2025 - 12.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
Monmouth University Center for Speech and Language
07.2025 - 08.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
Monmouth University Center for Speech and Language
01.2025 - 04.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
Monmouth University Center for Speech and Language
09.2024 - 12.2024
Master's of Science in Education - Speech-Language Pathology
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
St. John's University