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Pam Hilliard-Davis

Allegany,NY

Summary

Retired Speech-Language Pathologist with 37 years experience in a variety of professional settings. Solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients'/students' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Currently provide home-based therapy to preschool population contractually through Cattaraugus County.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Allegany-Limestone Central School District
09.2002 - 11.2023
  • Educated teachers and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to utilize when talking with students demonstrating speech delays.
  • Monitored students' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Built solid understanding of individual students' issues through analysis of speech and language evaluations.
  • Provided information on speech improvement techniques and provided therapy ideas to parents for home practice.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Collaborated with team members, such as O.T, PT, school nurse, special education teachers, school psychologist and classroom teachers to be meet the needs of students.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other school professionals.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills by being a Team Leader for the Special Education team.
  • Conducted yearly kindergarten speech/language screening.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Olean Medical Group
10.1999 - 08.2017
  • Established a private practice to provide outpatient service to preschool-adult ages exhibiting communication delays in; language, articulation, voice, auditory processing and swallowing.
  • Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
  • Conducted comprehensive speech/language evaluation for patients. Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Participated as an approved provider of speech therapy for numerous insurance companies.
  • Established and. maintained professional relationships with physicians, parents and other professionals to provide quality

services to patients.


Speech-Language Pathologist

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
09.1989 - 08.2002
  • Provided diagnostic and remedial services to school-age population in grades K-5th demonstrating deficits in the following areas: language, articulation/phonology, cognition, auditory processing, and fluency.
  • Organized annual head injury awareness activities, assisted PTO in selling discounted bicycle helmets for elementary students.
  • Participated in special education meetings to discuss student performance with other team members.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Master of Science - Speech/Language Pathology

State University of New York At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
08.1986

Bachelor of Science - Education/ Speech, Language Hearing

State University of New York At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
05.1985

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speech and Language Evaluation
  • Caseload Management
  • Articulation Therapy
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Treatment Planning
  • Creative Thinking
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

Received an ACE from American Speech and Hearing Association for completing 70 continuing education hours in a 36 month period.

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Allegany-Limestone Central School District
09.2002 - 11.2023

Speech-Language Pathologist

Olean Medical Group
10.1999 - 08.2017

Speech-Language Pathologist

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
09.1989 - 08.2002

Master of Science - Speech/Language Pathology

State University of New York At Fredonia

Bachelor of Science - Education/ Speech, Language Hearing

State University of New York At Fredonia
Pam Hilliard-Davis