Polly MANIKAKIS
Allied Medix Resources, Long Island City, NY
ALBERTSON,NY
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Professional Speech and Language Therapist with a solid foundation in clinical and educational environments. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs, with a commitment to student progress and increased independence, resulting in measurable improvements in communication skills. Recognized for effective use of diagnostic tools and evidence- based practices to address a wide range of communication challenges. Develop tailored therapy plans that address individual needs. Known for excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and commitment to student progress.
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
13 Years 9 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders in students.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans tailored to student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication strategies for diverse learners.
- Provided targeted therapy sessions focusing on articulation, fluency, and social communication skills.
- Enhanced communication skills during curriculum based activities through tailored therapy plans.
- Led quarterly workshops for parents and educators on supporting language development at home.
- Evaluated students for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs and implemented programs.
- Parent tours for potential incoming students.
- Planned and facilitated school wide events with communication and sensory needs bridging the parent school communication.
- Advocated for resources and services to promote accessibility within educational settings.
- Led workshops on augmentative and alternative communication devices for faculty and caregivers.
- Monitored and documented student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for improvement.
- Optimized treatment outcomes by staying current on evidence-based practices and consistently incorporating new research findings into therapy sessions.
- Addressed swallowing disorders with tailored therapeutic interventions, enhancing patients' ability to safely eat and drink.
- Adapted speech therapy techniques to virtual platforms, ensuring continuity of care during remote learning periods.
- Supported student behavior plans.
Speech and Language Pathologist
- Trained staff and parents on effective communication techniques to support student progress.
- Monitored and documented student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary for improvement.
- Led workshops on augmentative and alternative communication devices for faculty and caregivers.
- Advocated for resources and services to promote accessibility within educational settings.
CFY Clinician
15 Years 4 Months- Provide therapy for a multi-cultural population of children with a variety of communication disorders; mainly with the Autistic population also including Down Syndrome, chromosome disorders, and language delays.
- Focus on verbal and non-verbal communication skill development and the oral motor skills required for drinking and eating.
- Provide family support in the areas of language understanding and use.
- Provide therapy in the areas of social communication use, speech intelligibility, pragmatic skills, alternative or augmentative communication, and pre-literacy skills.
- The therapy provided resulted in significant improvement in functional communication skills as well as receptive and expressive language skills.
Student Clinician
4 Months- Evaluated and treated patients for dysphasia, receptive and expressive language skills, and cognitive skills.
- Attended case conferences to determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment plans with other professionals such as physical and occupational therapists.
- Administered Modified Barium Swallow under supervision.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated patients with a variety of communication disorders; including patients with apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, stroke, head injury, fluency, voice, neurological impairments, mental retardation, and phonology.
- Tracked session goals and objectives with SOAP notes for each patient treated.
Student Clinician
4 Months- Provided therapy for children with multiple disabilities, mainly with the Autistic population in a District 75 elementary school setting.
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated children with a variety of communication disorders.
- Prepared materials and lesson plans for pull out sessions.
- Worked with children individually as well as in group sessions.
- Develop augmentative communication systems for non-verbal population such as PECS.
- Wrote progress reports and attended IEP meetings to discuss child’s progress as well as future goals.
Office Manager
6 Years 6 Months- Oversee various business functions including scheduling personnel, payroll, insurance claims, and treatment planning.
- Train office support personnel in using Dentrix customized computer software. This includes addressing and solving any issues that prevent the normal operation of the business.
- Hold weekly meetings with the Doctor/Owners of the business in order to review the financial operation performance of the business.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
Bachelor of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
Skills
Individualized education plans
Parent and caregiver training
Collaboration and teamwork
Assessments and progress monitoring
Alternative and Augmentative communication supports and devices
Autism spectrum support
Registered Speech Pathologist in NY
Pragmatic language therapy
Literacy development
Multicultural competence
Develop and implement classroom cooking and literacy based joint action routine (JARS)
Caseload management
Multidisciplinary collaboration IEP development
Certification
- Praxis Examination in Speech-Language Pathology
- ATS-W LAST
- Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Certificate
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Treatment and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-handicapped Children (TEACCH) Certified
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools (TCIS) trained
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
NYC Department of Education
09.2012 - CurrentRead More
CFY Clinician
Allied Medix Resources, Long Island City, NY
02.2011 - CurrentRead More
Student Clinician
Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY
05.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Student Clinician
P.S. 993 @ 30Q, Bayside, NY
01.2010 - 05.2010Read More
Office Manager
Bell Dental Care, Douglaston, NY
11.2004 - 05.2011Read More
Speech and Language Pathologist
Little Wonders Child Care Center
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St. John’s University
Master of Arts from Speech and Language Pathology
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St. John’s University
Bachelor of Arts from Speech and Language Pathology
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