Hi, I’m
Rachel Quam
Devils Lake,ND
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 27-year background in education.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Lake Region Special EducationDevils Lake, ND
Speech Language Pathologist
08.2003 - Current
Job overview
- Provided Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings.
- Organized Preschool Screening Event Annually.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 21 with speech and language development problems.
- Conducted IEP meetings with variety of parents, caregivers and personnel.
- Developed goals, objectives and IEP documents appropriate for student needs.
- Monitored and recorded student progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech and language therapy goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Monitored students' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Supervised Speech Language Pathology Assistants.
- Supervised Graduate Students.
- Documented Medicaid Treatment hours.
- Provided trainings for personnel on sensory rooms, AAC, and when to refer students.
Bismarck Public SchoolsBismarck, ND
Speech Language Pathologist
08.1998 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 6 with speech and language development problems.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Conducted IEP team meetings and collaborated with team members to develop programming to meet student needs.
Education
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
Master of Science Degree from Speech Language Pathology
05.1998
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Communication Sciences and Disorders
05.1996
Skills
- Pediatrics
- Curriculum Understanding
- Speech Impairments Proficiency
- Apraxia Knowledge
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Color Me Fluent Program Knowledge
- Discrete Trial Training
- TEACCH Training
- Picture Exchange Communication
- Medicaid Billing Competency
Affiliations
Certificate of Clinical Competence - ASHA 1999 to Present
ND Speech Language Pathology License 1998 to Present
ND Teaching Certificate 1999 to Present
Certification
- ND SLP License - 1999 to present
- ND Teaching License - 1999 to present
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech Language and Hearing Association - 1999-present
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Lake Region Special Education
08.2003 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Bismarck Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.2003
University of North Dakota
Master of Science Degree from Speech Language Pathology
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Communication Sciences and Disorders
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