Rekik Gemechu
Summary
A dedicated Speech Language Pathologist who is knowledgeable about proper diagnosis techniques and treatment strategies for communication impairments in both children and adults. Versed in IEP compliance and 504 plans, as well as working with children with varying needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist- Clinical Fellow
Broward County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Use standardized screening tests and other methods to identify students with potential speech and language disorders.
- Develop an efficient referral procedure to respond to requests for services by teachers, parents and others.
- Select, administer and analyze diagnostic assessments to identify students with speech and language disorders.
- Comply with the state and district procedures to determine students eligible for speech and language therapy services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and conferences for the benefit of students.
- Use diagnostic information as well as other educationally relevant information to develop an individual education plan (iep) and recommend speech and language therapy services
- Provide an array of speech and language therapy services to students based on their individual needs.
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
Breakthrough Therapy Services
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct general screenings and diagnostic evaluations and develop student treatment plans
- Maintain documentation on students under their care
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding progress reports
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team
Reading Interventionist
Catapult Learning
02.2022 - Current
- Instruct reading and/or math to small groups in a face-to-face school setting (and virtually, if mandatedby the school)
- Attend training sessions and deliver designated instructional models and strategies in readiness,reading, mathematics, and/or writing skills to eligible students through utilization of company-designedmaterials and educational strategies
- Maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans provided for you by Catapult Learning
- Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federalagencies
- Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, andparents.
Private Tutor
Florida
08.2015 - Current
- One-on-one instruction to help students achieve goals in all areas (Math, Language arts, Science, Social
- Studies)
- Assessed to identify the individual needs of the students
- Provided support to students ages 2-15
- Provided feedback to both students and parents
- Provided and maintained record of students and their assessments.
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
AdventHealth Medical Group Central FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provides Speech-Language Pathology evaluation, treatment, and consultation
- Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform speech language, cognitive and swallowingskills
- Documents and Charges accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objectiveterminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department /hospital policy andprocedures
Graduate Student Clinician
UCF Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Treated pediatric and adult populations with cognition, memory, language, and other communicationdifficulties
- Documented client progress
- Kept accurate record-keeping
- Performed initial speech and language evaluations
- Identified alternative communication options
- Selected and developed appropriate clinical materials/instrumentation.
Second Grade Teacher
Baldwin Academy
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed a Florida state standards based curriculum in all subject area
- Assessed reading levels using Fountas and Pinnell model
- Created and established classroom management
- Worked alongside and collaborated with other second grade teachers
- Developed and delivered instructional activities using technology.
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Charter Schools USA
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Designed and implemented all lesson plans for district curriculum program
- Performed assessment such as Florida Standards Assessments
- Maintained and updated all files and records for all 45 students
- Collaborated with all staff members at weekly staff meetings
- Analyzed student data to generate individualized groups
- Conducted conferences with families twice a year
- Kept students engaged with reinforcement techniques
- Proctored state assessment such as Florida Standards Assessments and NWEA.
Reading Interventionist
Fienberg Fisher
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Assessed reading level using the Benchmark assessment and I-Ready diagnostic
- Planned instructions for whole group lessons for 25 students
- Worked with reading specialists to plan for individualized lessons for students
- Maintained any records of student work during the time spent working with student.
Education
Master's degree - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLGraduate Certificate - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2021
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2019
Skills
- Experience working with toddlers, school-age, and adults with disabilities
- Language Evaluation
- Individualized Education Plans
- Speech Sound Disorders
Certification
- Provisional Speech Language license
- Florida ESOL Endorsement
- Elementary Education (grades K-6)
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist- Clinical Fellow
Broward County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
Breakthrough Therapy Services
08.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Intern
AdventHealth Medical Group Central FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
UCF Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2023
Reading Interventionist
Catapult Learning
02.2022 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Baldwin Academy
09.2021 - 01.2022
Fourth Grade Classroom Teacher
Charter Schools USA
08.2019 - 07.2021
Reading Interventionist
Fienberg Fisher
09.2018 - 01.2019
Private Tutor
Florida
08.2015 - Current
Master's degree - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Central Florida
Graduate Certificate - Communication Sciences & Disorders
Florida International University
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
Florida International University