Rachel Deutsch

Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist dedicated to enhancing student communication skills through personalized therapy. Proven success in developing targeted treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, fostering academic and social development in diverse educational settings.

Speech Language Pathologist-Telehealth-SLP-CCC 

Memphis Shelby County School | Oct 2022 - May 2026

• Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, and pragmatic language skills.
• Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop targeted intervention strategies that supported student progress.
• Completed informal evaluations, screenings, progress reports, and treatment notes to inform development of individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Conducted and participated in IEP meetings to provide input regarding a student's communication needs.

Secretary

Strategic Speech and Language Therapy |2021-2022

• Interacted professionally with clients and therapists, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
• Maintained company accounting records by billing insurance for correct speech and language codes , entering accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoices.
• Coordinated administrative operations to bolster workflows and improve productivity.
• Managed multiple calendars and contacts using computer software.
• Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data.

Online Elementary School Teacher

Arie Crown Hebrew Day School Chicago | 2020

• Taught elementary age students online who could not be in school due to Covid-19.
• Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve online education skills.
• Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.

Remedial Teacher

Bais Yaakov High School Chicago | 2019-2020

• Taught two classes of 9th grade students who were struggling socially and academically.
• Worked with students, parents, and teachers to help set personal goals for each student.
• Created and administered individualized tests and worksheets to help students achieve goals that were set forth.
• Developed personal relationships with many of the students.

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Reach Chicago | 2018-2019

• Taught elementary school aged students with specialized educational needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
• Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
• Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
• Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
• Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
• Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.

Head Counselor

Camp Bnos Maarava | 2018

• Directed a sleep-away summer camp of over 500 children ages 8-16.
• Collaborated with other staff members to arrange a packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts, field trips and learning opportunities.
• Communicated with parents and head staff members about campers' activities and reported concerns and progress.
• Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.

Tutor

Arie Crown Hebrew Day school Chicago/ Yeshiva Ohr Baruch Chicago | 2017-2020

• Worked in small group and individual sessions with elementary aged students across multiple schools who needed extra support in the classroom.
• Prepared and carried out lesson plans that encompassed a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Taught Hebrew to children struggling with using it as their second language.

Gan Kiryat Hayeled Daycare Center- Jerusalem, Israel |2022

• Worked with 8 pediatric clients with speech and language delays for a semester under the supervision of a certified SLP.
• Collaborated with teachers to help set goals and ensure students were making progress.

Bnos Hadassah Preschool & Elementary- Jerusalem, Israel |2021

• Developed and implemented individualized and group therapy for preschool and elementary school students with language delays, articulation disorders, and pragmatic language difficulties.
• Administered norm-referenced tests, functional assessments, and speech-language screenings.
• Created goals for patients with a broad range of speech and language difficulties.
• Educated and collaborated with parents to implement learning goals at home.
• Prepared and submitted timely written reports of evaluations, summaries, goal plans, lesson plans, and progress reports.

Meytav Speech Clinic- Jerusalem, Israel |2021

• Assessed and treated outpatient adult population with impairments relating to voice, dysphagia, aphasia, cognition, and other communication difficulties.
• Conducted online therapy sessions and developed relationship with clients
• Researched evidence-based practice to ensure best therapy techniques and implemented activities related to the adult's needs and interests.

Mrs. Faige Biron- TTI/UC Coordinator of the MA Speech Program, Israel | 1952-222-7652

Ms. Emily Mayne- Employer, Synapse SLP Group, Memphis TN | 1901 300-6663‬

Mrs. Shuly Deutsch- Employer, Strategic Speech and Language Therapy | 1732 370 2677