Olga Kivgila
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am an ASHA certified and NY state licensed speech pathologist who performs quality therapy services for a diverse client base. I am proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management skills. I have worked with a variety of speech and language disorders and have a substantial knowledge of effective therapy techniques.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
SPEAK OUT NYC
New York, NY
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Delivered home and school-based therapy for early intervention clients, facilitating communication skills development under guidance of a speech pathologist.
- Formulated goals and implemented various therapy techniques depending on client needs.
- Conducted comprehensive speech assessments and completed progress reports.
- Maintained communication and collaborated with parents, teachers, OTs and other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Supervised by Trisha Blaker, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology Intern
Queens Center For Progress
Queens, NY
09.2013 - 10.2013
Completed 153 clinical hours at practicum site
- Conducted assessments in individuals with cognitive, swallowing and language deficits.
- Incorporated augmentative alternative communication devices in therapy.
- Gained experience in the following assessment and intervention areas;flaccid and ataxic dysarthria, dysphagia, and cognitive communication impairments.
Supervised by Nancy Jones, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy Intern
SEEALL ACADEMY
Brooklyn, NY
02.2013 - 04.2013
Completed 153 clinical hours at practicum site
- Administered and analyzed data using diagnostic tests such as: Goldman-Fristoe test of articulation-second edition, Preschool language test-5 and Clinical evaluation of language fundamentals.
- Assisted in the evaluation and treatment of articulation, language, social and cognitive aspects of communication and augmentative forms of communication.
- Designed materials to be utilized during sessions with clients
Supervised by Lauren Wodzanowski
Speech Pathology Student
St Johns University Speech Clinic
Queens, NY
02.2011 - 05.2011
Completed 58 clinical hours at practicum site
- Developed and facilitated speech and language lesson plans for therapy sessions.
- Maintained client data and monitored daily and weekly progress.
- Provided services to individuals between the ages of 3 through 19 years.
Supervised by Anthea Vivona CCC-SLP and Angela Murphy CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology Student
Brooklyn Slp Services
Brooklyn, NY
02.2011 - 05.2011
- Acquired techniques used by speech pathologists to support school-age children with communication disorders.
- Conducted therapy sessions with clients under the supervision and guidance of a speech pathologist.
- Gained experience working in a multi cultural environment.
Supervised by Zahra Daramola CCC-SLP
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
St. John's University
Staten Island, NY2011
Skills
- Early intervention
- Client management
- Caseload management
- Collaboration and teamwork
Certification
- ASHA certified
- NY State licensed
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
SPEAK OUT NYC
04.2014 - 06.2015
Speech Pathology Intern
Queens Center For Progress
09.2013 - 10.2013
Speech Therapy Intern
SEEALL ACADEMY
02.2013 - 04.2013
Speech Pathology Student
St Johns University Speech Clinic
02.2011 - 05.2011
Speech Pathology Student
Brooklyn Slp Services
02.2011 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
St. John's University