Renae Russell
Newton,IL
Summary
To obtain a position that allows me to pursue my passion for assisting individuals of all ages for the improvement in areas of communication, cognition, feeding, and swallowing. To grow my experience in conducting comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapeutic interventions with the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Service Professional
CTF Illinois Circle CILA Home
Charleston, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home.
- Promptly and accurately document medical and behavioral progress via QuickMAR to ensure resident safety and quality of life.
Graduate Student Intern
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Intern at inpatient rehab and outpatient pediatrics locations.
Graduate Clinician
EIU Speech and Hearing Clinic
Charleston, IL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- 2 clients in the Fall semester (1 adult with cognitive impairment, and 1 child who stutters).
- 5 clients in the Spring semester at Mark Twain Elementary School in Charleston, IL, all with varying diagnoses and speech-language goals.
- 1 client in the Summer semester for a child with literacy deficits.
Graduate Clinician
Mico Care Centre
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided recommendations and counseling for parents on how to assist their child and increase functional communication.
- Navigated language and cultural barriers to further develop cultural competence, and provided skilled intervention and counseling.
Graduate Assistant
Panther Print and Copy Center, MLK Union
Charleston, IL
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed clerical work during first year of grad school as a graduate assistant.
Short-Term Substitute Teacher
Jasper County School District #1
Newton, IL
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked in classrooms, ages preschool to high school, as well as special education and response to intervention rooms of all ages.
Therapy Technician
Meraki Health Limitless Summer Program
Newton, IL
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked one-on-one with child to complete daily tasks, while also enjoying summer activities such as swimming and playing outside.
Graduate Student Intern
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Charleston, IL
- Provided skilled therapy for elementary-aged children, ranging from articulation, language, and pragmatic disorders.
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Plans, and conducted meetings, educating other professionals and parents on these plans.
Education
Associate in Science and Arts -
Olney Central College
Olney, ILBachelor in Communication Disorders and Sciences -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILCurrent Graduate student in Communication Disorders and Sciences -
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILSkills
- Patient Advocacy
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Holistic Therapeutic Intervention
- Transdisciplinary Collaboration
- Maintenance of Emotions During Stressful Situations
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Play-Based, Naturalistic Therapy
- Interest in Continued Education and Pursuit for More Certifications in the Future
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor, EIU STEP, Charleston, IL, 08/2022 - 05/2023
- Medical Mission Trip, Central Brazil Mission, 08/13/2024 - 08/23/2024, Provided medical intervention and community outreach to locals of along the Amazon River.
- Volunteer, Master's Hands Food Pantry, Newton, IL, 08/2017 - Present
- Class B Volunteer, Special Olympics, Mattoon, IL, 09/2022 - Present
- Shadow, Meraki Health, Limitless Day Program, Newton, IL, 08/2022 - 11/2022, Shadowed SLPs, Kendra Zumbahlen & Ashley Westjohn every Monday and Wednesday mornings.
- Worker, Honey Do Ministries, Newton, IL, 06/2020 - Present
- Worship Leader/ Puppeteer, Amazing Grace Ministry Team, Newton, IL, 08/2009 - Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Student Intern
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
Graduate Clinician
Mico Care Centre
05.2024 - 05.2024
Graduate Clinician
EIU Speech and Hearing Clinic
08.2023 - 07.2024
Graduate Assistant
Panther Print and Copy Center, MLK Union
03.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Service Professional
CTF Illinois Circle CILA Home
11.2022 - Current
Short-Term Substitute Teacher
Jasper County School District #1
03.2022 - 05.2023
Therapy Technician
Meraki Health Limitless Summer Program
05.2020 - 08.2020
Graduate Student Intern
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Associate in Science and Arts -
Olney Central College
Bachelor in Communication Disorders and Sciences -
Eastern Illinois University
Current Graduate student in Communication Disorders and Sciences -
Eastern Illinois University
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