Rachel Kerzhnerman M.A.,CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly skilled bilingual (Russian-English) licensed speech language pathologist, with a strong background in pediatric language disorders/delays, and extensive experience working with young children with disabilities. Seeking a position in a preschool or elementary school setting where I can apply my skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and treatment planning to support communication for children facing different disabilities. I am passionate about fostering inclusive environments and providing specialized care tailored to meet each child's unique needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Multilingual Therapy Associates
09.2021 - Current
- Managed a caseload of 20+ preschool children (ages 3-4) with varying degrees of deficits, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome intellectual disability, Cornelia de Lange syndrome, and visual impairment.
- Designed lesson plans based on individual student needs and interests.
- Prepared quarterly, turning 5, and annual reports/IEP's, and maintained daily SOAP note entries in a timely manner.
- Practiced child-led therapy techniques using both push-in and pull-out classroom methods while creating a comfortable environment for natural language development.
- Worked in collaboration with occupational therapists, physical therapists, educators, and parents to ensure a holistic approach for communication development, and to provide strategies for skill generalization.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Omni Childhood Center Services
07.2023 - Current
- Managed a mixed caseload of students aged 3-8, implementing diverse and evidence based activities/intervention strategies (e.g., structured play, cycles approach, processing programs, sensory bins, music).
- Collaborated closely with parents, and interdisciplinary teams to provide family education/training, and ensure cohesive therapy approaches.
- Conducted therapy sessions in both English and Russian to support bilingual students.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and evaluations to monitor progress, adjusting interventions based on ongoing evaluations.
- Effectively addressed sensory-related challenging behaviors to create a supporting environment, ensuring optimal engagement and progress.
Graduate Student Extern
P4k@667 District 75
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Managed and conducted therapy for kindergarten and preschool caseloads across classrooms with ratios of 6:1:1, 8:1:1, and 12:1:1.
- Reviewed and reinforced positive behaviors outlined in students' behavior plans as part of their IEPs.
- Assisted in goal-writing for students' IEPs, provided speech and language recommendations, participated in IEP meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.
Graduate Student Extern
Omni Childhood Center Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted weekly therapy and speech-language evaluations across the lifespan, to address deficits in various modalities (e.g., oral and written language) and disorders (e.g., tongue thrust).
- Administered bilingual speech-language evaluations in Russian.
- Completed diagnostic reports using multiple assessments (e.g., CELF-5, CELF-3, REEL-4, GFTA-acoustic/aerodynamic voice evaluations)
Graduate Clinician Intern
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Conducted comprehensive speech-language evaluations using standardized assessments (TILLS, CTOPP-2, CELF-5, WRMT-3, TOWL-4, and criterion-referenced narrative assessments) for school-aged children, presented diagnostic reports, and conducted exit conferences with parents.
- Led early intervention group therapy sessions of 3-4 children, and created parent resource handouts.
- Provided weekly therapy, developed lesson plans, and composed progress monitoring reports for adults and children with various disorders (e.g., ASD, MS, CAS).
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Russian
- Specialization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Multicultural competence
- Extensive experience with preschool aged children
- Managing behavioral disorders
- Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Parent Education
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology
- Connecticut State License in Speech-Language Pathology
- Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
- Pending 061 Certification (Connecticut Educator Certificate)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Omni Childhood Center Services
07.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Multilingual Therapy Associates
09.2021 - Current
Graduate Student Extern
P4k@667 District 75
02.2021 - 05.2021
Graduate Student Extern
Omni Childhood Center Services
09.2020 - 01.2021
Graduate Clinician Intern
Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center
09.2019 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
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