Evaluations
Rena Wealcatch
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced with therapeutic interventions and clinical assessments in speech-language pathology. Utilizes evidence-based practices to create effective treatment plans. Knowledge of patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Torah Day School of Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented diverse lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered engaging classroom environments to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address individual needs.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
SLP Baltimore City/County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments to evaluate communication needs in the academic setting as a Clinical Fellowship and once certified with ASHA
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Delivered speech and language services to children from preschool to middle school, enhancing communication skills.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy session
- Tracked and recorded daily progress to ensure project alignment.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to review student progress and develop intervention plans at IEP meetings.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices.
Playgroup Teacher’s Assistant
Private Playgroup
Monsey, NY
09.2009 - 06.2010
- -Taught various play skills to 3 year old children
- -Taught early literacy skills
Shadow
Camp Regesh
Monsey, NY
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Shadow for twin special needs children
Education
Master of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio04-2014
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Excelsior College
08-2011
Skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Caseload management
Certification
- Speech language Pathology ASHA Certification
May 2017-2020
- ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (in process of reinstatement following a 7-year career break)
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Torah Day School of Dallas
08.2019 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
SLP Baltimore City/County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2019
Playgroup Teacher’s Assistant
Private Playgroup
09.2009 - 06.2010
Shadow
Camp Regesh
06.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Excelsior College
Master of Arts - Speech and Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES
- September 2013- April 2014
- Seach Sod school for Special Needs Children- Jerusalem, Israel
- Student Speech Therapist
- - Provided assessment and intervention for preschool and school-age children for various communication and feeding disorders
- - Worked with children with Down Syndrome, PDD, Autism, and mild to severe mental retardation
- - Utilized Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Fall 2012
- Herzog Hospital- Jerusalem, Israel
- - Conducted therapy sessions with adult patients who had aphasia, dysarthria, TBI, dementia, and/or dysphasia
- - Administered speech, language, and dysphagia tests.
- January 2012 - June 2012
- Gan Bais Yaakov – Jerusalem, Israel
- - Provided assessment and intervention services for school-age children presenting with language and articulation delays