Riley Stinson
Austin
Summary
Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate student with a strong commitment to helping individuals overcome communication and swallowing challenges to improve quality of life. Experienced in conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions across speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia populations. Brings strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Reliable, adaptable, and driven to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes while supporting diverse patient needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLP Graduate Clinician
Tri-County Therapy, LLC.
Ladson, SC
05.2026 - Current
- Selected for a summer externship with Tri-County Therapy in Charleston, South Carolina, to complete clinical hours toward a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Baylor University
- Gained experience treating articulation and phonological disorders (including PROMPT), expressive and receptive language, AAC, oral-motor and feeding (including Beckman techniques), social communication, and fluency disorders
- Supported pediatric clients in developing functional communication skills to improve participation across home, school, and community settings
- Engaged in mentorship and hands-on clinical training to strengthen skills as a future speech-language pathologist
Dysphagia Simulation Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
Waco, TX
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Developed hands-on clinical skills in a simulation lab using standardized patients and high-fidelity manikins
- Conducted PO trials to evaluate swallowing safety and efficiency across consistencies
- Engaged in mock Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) to refine instrumental assessment and interpretation skills
- Demonstrated competency in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) procedures using a simulation manikin
- Strengthened clinical reasoning, dysphagia management, and decision-making skills within a medical speech-language pathology setting
Neurological Rehab Clinic Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
Waco, TX
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Directed an adult neurogenic communication group through themed weekly sessions targeting executive functioning skills, including planning, organization, time management, task initiation, and cognitive flexibility
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, utilizing the SPEAKOUT! program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and addressing aphasia and oropharyngeal dysphagia
- Treated adults with aphasia and Parkinson’s disease across a range of severity levels
- Applied evidence-based, patient-centered interventions to improve functional communication and participation outcomes
Audiology Clinic Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
Waco, NE
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Performed hearing screenings and basic audiologic assessments with both pediatric and geriatric populations
- Utilized clinical equipment such as audiometers, tympanometers, and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) systems to obtain and interpret auditory data
- Adjusted and fine-tuned hearing aids to optimize amplification and improve patient listening outcomes
Autism Pre-School Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
Waco, TX
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered speech-language therapy to preschool-aged children with autism spectrum disorder, mixed receptive-expressive language disorders, pediatric feeding disorders, and pragmatic language impairments
- Facilitated individual, group, and feeding sessions using evidence-based, play-based intervention strategies to support engagement and skill development
- Integrated augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, including Proloquo2Go, to enhance functional communication and language growth
- Partnered with families and interdisciplinary team members to promote skill generalization and improve functional outcomes across environments
Diagnostic Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
Waco, TX
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered and scored standardized assessments, including the Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF), Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA), Preschool Language Scales (PLS), and additional norm-referenced measures
- Conducted comprehensive speech, language, and cognitive-communication evaluations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning
- Interpreted assessment data and synthesized findings into clear, detailed diagnostic reports
- Formulated individualized, evidence-based recommendations based on evaluation results
- Communicated evaluation outcomes and recommendations effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Camp Success Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
Waco, TX
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered individual and group speech-language therapy to children with dyslexia, mixed expressive-receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech using evidence-based interventions
- Targeted speech sound production and motor planning to improve intelligibility and overall functional communication
- Collaborated with reading assistants to align therapy and literacy goals, supporting carryover into academic tasks
- Provided caregiver education and home strategies to promote generalization of skills across environments
Communication Sciences and Disorders Mentor
Baylor University
- 09.2024
- Paired with new CSD undergraduate students to establish community and collaboration
- Connected with mentee group throughout the semester for questions and support
- Met with faculty monthly to discuss how mentees could succeed
Love Speaks Speech and Language Services, PLLC
Austin, TX
- 06.2024
- Participated in 30+ shadowing hours of pediatric therapy treatments
- Organized clinic filing system and resources used in therapy sessions
- Reviewed curriculum and produced weekly parent letters
- Created behavioral charts for clinic patients
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
Waco, TX08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Baylor University
Waco, Texas05-2025
Skills
- Family-centered care
- Collaboration with professionals
- Speech assessment
- Individualized therapy
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Affiliations
- Organizations: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Panhellenic Intramural Sports, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Member
- Committees within Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority: Mental Health & Wellbeing Committee, Archivist Committee, Social Media Committee, T-Shirt Committee
Certification
- MBSimp Trained Student
- MoCA Certified
- SPEAKOUT! Certified
ADDITIONAL
Foreign Languages: Conversational in American Sign Language
Timeline
SLP Graduate Clinician
Tri-County Therapy, LLC.
05.2026 - Current
Dysphagia Simulation Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
01.2026 - 05.2026
Neurological Rehab Clinic Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
01.2026 - 05.2026
Audiology Clinic Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
01.2026 - 03.2026
Autism Pre-School Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
08.2025 - 12.2025
Diagnostic Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
08.2025 - 12.2025
Camp Success Graduate Clinician
Baylor University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Communication Sciences and Disorders Mentor
Baylor University
- 09.2024
Love Speaks Speech and Language Services, PLLC
- 06.2024
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Baylor University