Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Presentations:
Additional Professional Activities
Affiliations
Languages
References
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(Rivka) Briendy Rosenblatt

Brooklyn,USA

Summary

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

Affiliations

Member of ASHA Leadership Program

Award for Continuing Education (ACE)

Languages

Yiddish
Professional
Hebrew
Limited
Russian
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Related Services

StriVright/The Auditory Oral School of New York
09.2012 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Touro College and Sara Schneirer
06.2012 - Current

StriVright/The Auditory Oral School of New York
08.2008 - 09.2012

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Strivright/The Auditory Oral School of NY
09.2002 - 07.2008

Ora High School at Prospect Park Yeshiva
09.2000 - 06.2002

P'TACH at Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir
09.1999 - 06.2000

SBL - School Building Leadership

St. John's University

Masters of Speech Language Pathology -

Touro College

Bachelors in Speech and Communication -

Touro College

Teaching Certificate -

Beth Jacob Teacher's Seminary
(Rivka) Briendy Rosenblatt