REGHAN SPENCE
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
- Conducted and analyzed results from 33 different pediatric standardized assessments and screenings to support data-driven IEP/IFSP development, eligibility determinations, and progress monitoring
- Implement evidence-based, play-based intervention strategies targeting expressive and receptive language, pragmatic skills, and early literacy across inclusive and early intervention settings
- Incorporate AAC supports (LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat, TD Snap) to promote functional communication for children with complex communication needs
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, responsiveness to feedback, and family-centered collaboration
- Provide culturally responsive, family-centered services that respect diverse linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Graduate Clinician
The Rise Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Delivered speech and language services in inclusive early childhood classroom for children ages 8 weeks to 5 years with diverse developmental and medical needs, enhancing communication skills and fostering social interactions
- Targeted expressive and receptive language, pragmatic skills, and early communication through play-based, evidence-based intervention, integrating AAC to support diverse communication needs.
- Collaborated on IFSP and IEP development within interdisciplinary team, ensuring functional and individualized goals that address unique needs of each child
- Administer and interpret standardized assessments (PLS-5) to guide treatment planning and progress monitoring
Graduate Clinician
Tuscaloosa County Schools
Coker, AL
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided 125+ hours of evaluation and intervention for 40-45 elementary and preschool students, enhancing their academic performance across two school settings
- Administered and interpreted standardized assessments (GFTA-3, CELF-5, SSI-4) to support eligibility determinations and individualized goal development
- Developed evidence-based, curriculum-aligned interventions addressing articulation, language, fluency, and pragmatic skills, improving student communication outcomes
- Collaborated in IEP development and participated in multidisciplinary meetings, facilitating targeted strategies for student progress
Graduate Clinician
Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Cordova, AL
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Provided 60+ hours of evaluation and intervention for medically complex adults with stroke, dementia, TBI, essential tremor, and other neurologic conditions
- Administered and interpreted ALFA, SLUMS, and FEES observations to guide diet modifications and enhance treatment planning
- Documented services in EMR and collaborated daily with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
Graduate Clinician
The University of Alabama Speech and Hearing Clinic
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered and interpreted WAB-R, WAB-Bedside, and cranial nerve/oral peripheral examinations, informing accurate differential diagnosis and effective treatment planning
- Conducted 45+ hours of evaluation and treatment for adults with aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, Parkinson's disease, and dementia, enhancing patient communication and quality of life
- Provided functional, cognitive-linguistic intervention and caregiver education, facilitating skill transfer and improved patient outcomes across settings
Graduate Clinician
The University of Alabama Speech and Hearing Clinic
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted comprehensive language and phonological assessments, implementing evidence-based interventions that informed treatment planning and tracked progress effectively
- Delivered 55+ hours of individual therapy for early intervention and school-age children, enhancing language and literacy skills development
- Partnered with caregivers to educate and equip them with resources that reinforced therapy strategies at home
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders, Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2024
Skills
- Person-Centered Care
- Pediatric Standardized Assessments
- IEP/IFSP Development
- AAC Systems Utilization
- Play-Based Intervention
- Curriculum-Aligned Intervention
- Sensory-Informed Intervention Principles
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- EMR Documentation
Certification
Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) Training through PRC-Saltillo
Related Work Experience
Private Family (Northport, AL) November 2022-Present
Private Childcare Provider and Transporter; Ages 1 -25; Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Populations
- Provided individualized childcare to neurotypical and neurodiverse children and young adults, supporting communication, social engagement, and AAC use when appropriate
Sales Associate, The Toy Shoppe (Northport, AL) October 2022-Present
- Maintain part-time employment throughout graduate training while supporting families in selecting developmentally appropriate, sensory-informed materials to promote language and play skills
Volunteer Experience
United Ability's Camp CHAT at the Lakeshore Foundation, Birmingham, AL, Volunteer, 10/25
Affiliations
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, UA Chapter and National Member, 01/21, Present
Timeline
Graduate Clinician
The Rise Center
01.2026 - 04.2026
Graduate Clinician
Tuscaloosa County Schools
10.2025 - 12.2025
Graduate Clinician
Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
05.2025 - 07.2025
Graduate Clinician
The University of Alabama Speech and Hearing Clinic
01.2025 - 04.2025
Graduate Clinician
The University of Alabama Speech and Hearing Clinic
09.2024 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders, Psychology
The University of Alabama