Rachel Conolly
Plainfield,Illinois
Summary
Upcoming graduate seeking a position with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 as a speech language pathology assistant. Passionate about providing speech and language therapy to individuals with complex communication needs and challenging behaviors. Enthusiastic to take on new cases and support students in reaching speech and language goals through creative and effective therapy activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Student Intern
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89
2024.02 - Current
- Facilitate therapy for diverse student population, following treatment plans developed by supervising speech language pathologist
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide support for students with various disabilities
- Increase student motivation by creating engaging therapy activities tailored to individual needs
- Optimize treatment effectiveness by regularly monitoring student progress and adjusting strategies when necessary
Caregiver
Home Instead
2022.09 - Current
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Build and maintain rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Develop engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for clients throughout day-to-day lives
- Document detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary
Barista
Starbucks
2022.03 - 2022.10
- Crafted wide variety of hot and cold drinks while ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served
- Entered orders and processed payments through efficient use of point-of-sale system
- Contributed to positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues
- Recommended food and beverages based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2024
Skills
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Familiarity co-treating with professionals from different disciplines
- Proficient in use of FM systems for DHH students
- Trained in utilization of AAC technology
Certification
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certified Speech Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)
Expected in 07/2024
- American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)
11/2023
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Student Intern
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89
2024.02 - Current
Caregiver
Home Instead
2022.09 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
2022.03 - 2022.10
Associate of Applied Science - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
College of DuPage
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certified Speech Language Pathology Assistant (C-SLPA)
Expected in 07/2024
- American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS)
11/2023
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