Responsible, highly-motivated individual with a warm and friendly nature ready to apply education in the workplace. Experienced and successful at supporting children's unique needs. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional/Instructor
Tiferes Mordechai Center for Integrated Learning
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - Current
Prepare and provide one-to-one academic instruction tailored to support students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or other behavioral and social challenges using applied behavior analysis principles
Assemble, maintain and analyze data gathered during student sessions
Monitor fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, and domestic capabilities
Perform behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills, and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Lamplighter Academy
Queens, NY
09.2023 - 11.2023
Administered standardized assessments of language and articulation skills
Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
Provided direct therapy services to individuals with varying levels of communication difficulty
Developed activities that encouraged active participation from clients while providing therapeutic intervention
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Markowitz Speech and Swallow Therapy
Brooklyn, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assessed patients to develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language and communication disorders
Conducted standardized assessments of language, articulation, fluency, voice and swallowing skills
Provided recommendations for assistive devices or augmentative communication systems when appropriate
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern
Tiferes Mordechai Center for Integrated Learning
Brooklyn, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
Documented client progress with daily session notes
Developed individual lesson plans to treat students with speech disorders including apraxia, dysarthria, and articulation
Worked with augmentative and alternative communication methods, including Tobii Dynavox eye gazing device, TouchChat, and Proloquo2Go
Communicated and collaborated with special education teachers, board certified behavior analysts, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
Education
Master's Degree - Speech and Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
04-2024
Bachelor of Science -
Excelsior College
05.2022
Seminary Diploma in Education -
Tehilas Bais Yaakov Seminary
06.2020
NY State Advanced Regents Diploma (Honors) -
Beth Jacob High School
06.2019
Skills
Progress monitoring
Excellent analytical skills
Applied Behavior Analysis experience
Communication strategies
Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)