Highly-motivated Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Related Services
StriVright/The Auditory Oral School of New York
Brooklyn, New York
09.2012 - Current
Coordinated speech language therapy and other related services within contracted areas with NYC DOE
Supervised and coordinated the mentorship of over 150 therapists in a variety of public, private, and charter schools.
Coordinated specialty supervisors for specific consultations, i.e. stuttering, voice, feeding, oral motor..)
Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Analyzed provider and parent feedback data to identify trends in performance or customer service issues.
Established relationships with school personnel and DOE contacts to secure favorable work environments for services.
Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
Cultivated strong relationships with schools and families by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
Adjunct Professor
Touro College and Sara Schneirer
Brooklyn, NY
06.2012 - Current
Taught Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Language and Hearing as well as Normal Speech and Language Development in person and online over zoom
Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques and provided timely feedback.
Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
Created online resources for use by both faculty and students to supplement traditional face-to-face instruction.
StriVright/The Auditory Oral School of New York
Brooklyn, New York
08.2008 - 09.2012
Supervising a team of 11 speech-language pathologists and student clinicians in centerbased 4410 special education preschool program.
Formulated therapy schedules for speech language pathologists; determining child-clinician relationship for around 100 students in our center based EI (Early Intervention) and CPSE (Committee on Preschool Education) programs as well as out-patient services
Attending case conferences and collaborative team meetings to discuss goals and progress, as well as areas of concern for students.
Assisted student clinicians in completing necessary college, ASHA and NYS paperwork to obtain certification
Proofreading progress reports and evaluations; assisting therapists in evaluation process including choosing appropriate testing materials, interacting with parent and report write-up
Continuing to service own caseload of hearing impaired and auditory processing in children ages 0-12 in the center and in homes
Daily maintenance and tracking of auditory amplification devices including BTE (behind the ear) hearing aids, BAHA (bone anchored hearing aids) cochlear implants and personal FM systems;
Reporting usage and troubleshooting to treating audiologist
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Strivright/The Auditory Oral School of NY
Brooklyn , NY
09.2002 - 07.2008
(9/2005-7/2008) Full-time speech therapist at StriVright and the Auditory Oral School of New York
Using a team approach to enhancing children's speech, language and auditory skills via auditory oral method of communication
Strong focus on parental involvement and close collaboration between all treating providers
Treated children from many different cultures with various speech, language and auditory deficits including selective mutism, hearing impairments, auditory processing, bilingual issues, feeding issues
(9/2004-8/2005) During CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year), provided speech therapy in StriVright's EI center, in homes and at Elementary Schools
Treated children ages 0-14 with various needs including feeding, hearing impairments, social language, articulation deficits
Obtained ASHA CCC's in 10/2005, ASHA # 12078844
Obtained NYS license in 10/2005, license # 016037
(9/2002-8/2004) With TSHH (Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped) license, provided TSHH services for children
Treated children with PDD, hearing loss, auditory processing as well as articulation and language delays
Strong focus on parent centered therapy; worked with many different nationalities and cultures
Ora High School at Prospect Park Yeshiva
Brooklyn, New York
09.2000 - 06.2002
Taught classes to Russian teenagers, assisting them in integrating into mainstream yeshiva
Maintained close relationships with students; provided them with a warm home environment when needed
P'TACH at Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir
09.1999 - 06.2000
Provided one to one sessions for girls with ranges in type of learning disability, teaching various skills to improve their study and learning abilities
Taught math, reading and Judaic studies to small groups, focusing on increasing their social skills while learning basic life skills
Education
SBL - School Building Leadership
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
09-2022
Masters of Speech Language Pathology -
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York
06.2004
Bachelors in Speech and Communication -
Touro College
Brooklyn, New York
06.2002
Teaching Certificate -
Beth Jacob Teacher's Seminary
Brooklyn, New York
06.1999
Skills
Strategic Operations Leadership
Client Relationship Development
Project Management
Organizational Leadership Skills
Team Skill Enhancement
Team Leadership
Strong Oral and Written Skills
Negotiation Proficiency
Talent Acquisition
Charismatic Leader
Team Management
Creativity and Innovation
Human Resources Leadership
Presentations:
Weekly staff development training and meetings with center based speech- language pathologists on a range of topics (including articulation, oral motor, syntax, social skills, embedded coaching)
Strivright Center - "Treatment Strategies for Central Auditory Processing"
February 3, 2009
Teachers College Columbia University NY, NY - Professional Panel: Serving Children and Families from Diverse Backgrounds "Cultural Perspectives: Working With Families From Diverse Backgrounds" April 11, 2011
Young Child Expo - "Starting Out Right: Preschool Social Skills" April 7, 2011
Early Intervention Program-Queens Regional Office - "Impact of Hearing Loss on Children and Families" November 3, 2006
Annual presentation at Related Services Orientations 2012-2016
Additional Professional Activities
Contributed articles for Jewish Press's Building Blocks special education supplements; including product reviews and 'ask the expert' column
Attended Structured Technical Assistance Professional Development Training and served as mentor for follow-up CoPs (Communities of Practice) Meetings
Attended Supporting and Retaining Early Intervention Families Through Reflective Practice and Supervision- A Three-Day Professional Development Opportunity for Supervisors
Attended Embracing Generational Diversity: Supervising and Mentoring the Millennials
Attended numerous workshops and continuing education courses
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