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Samasthitha Subramanyan

Cypress,TX

Summary

Multilingual, compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience , including in healthcare, educational, and non-clinical settings, and a demonstrated ability to treat patients from infancy to adulthood. Skilled in advocacy, case management, intervention planning, documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based diagnosis and treatment strategies for individuals with developmental and acquired communication impairments. Familiar with documentation and reporting requirements for federal and state compliance. A quick learner and problem solver, who is thorough and detail oriented with good communication and presentation skills. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist/Supervisor

Yes Prep
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • Successfully advocated for increased funding towards Speech-Language Pathology services within educational institutions resulting in expanded supports available for students who needed them most.
  • Oversee and manage the utilization of speech therapy services, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of care.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize therapy services and improve patient outcomes.
  • Provide training and mentorship to speech therapists and other clinical staff, promoting professional development and best practices.
  • Timely reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies including ASHA, TDLR and HIPAA.
  • Analyze utilization data to identify trends, adjust resource allocation, and develop performance improvement plans.
  • Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.

Speech-Language Pathologist/Supervisor

Abilities Houston
08.2022 - 06.2023

• Tele-IEP specialist completing IEP/ARD meetings in a timely manner at two charter school campuses in Texas with a caseload of 50.

• SLP-A supervision providing support and guidance to SLP-assistants completing therapy at two campuses.

• Adept in using administration software such as Frontline/eSped, google apps, word documents and excel to complete ARD related and other special education documentation.

• Coordinating with special education team to gather information required to develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with speech and language concerns at an elementary school with special education programs.

• Conduct Initial Admission ARDs, annual ARDs meetings, amendments (when needed) to discuss current level of functioning, goals and progress for each child and to be in compliance.

Speech Language Pathologist

PresenceLearning
02.2021 - 06.2022
  • Tele-SLP, providing teletherapy using tele-based platform for school-based teams at Austin Elementary (PBTISD) in the Texas state a caseload of 25 for the school year 2021-22.
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with speech and language concerns at an elementary school with special education programs
  • Conduct annual IEP meetings to discuss current level of functioning, goals and progress for each child.

Speech Language Pathologist

Calgary Catholic School District
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Completed speech and language assessment for K-6th grade students at 7 different schools within the district
  • Report writing for the completed assessments in a timely manner
  • Planning block treatment services for students who qualified for speech and language services.

Speech Language Pathologist

Cochrane Speech-Language Therapy (CSTC)
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • At three different schools, conduct screening, write assessment and treatment reports reflecting the student's performance in the classroom and evaluation results
  • Gather and interpret data with individual students, as well as monitor overall progress of the student(s)
  • Successfully implemented specific therapy techniques like Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
  • Conduct small group lessons using 'We thinkers Program'
  • Creative at delivering therapy at a Waldorf based school with restrictions on technology and play/therapy materials
  • Plan, write and implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs) in collaboration with teachers, parents and other team members that is consistent with the classroom curriculum, student's changing needs, and age using evidence-based practices
  • Prepare engaging and fun therapy materials on a weekly basis to suit student's individual goals and maintain database with daily notes on student's response to activities and strategies
  • Provide mentorship and supervision for an SLP-Assistant.

Speech Language Pathologist

Monarch House
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Develop Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) and coordinated with other team members to deliver services
  • Provide speech therapy services for Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) patients all around Calgary
  • Support and coach Developmental Aides to deliver specific therapy technique/strategies.

Speech Language Therapist

Lifeskills Therapy
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Complete assessments, reports in a timely manner and provide individualized speech and language therapy for kids between the age range of 2.5 years to 6 years
  • Play based therapy approach at various community settings (pre-school, home settings, parks, and playgroups)
  • Provide mentorship for a Clinical Fellow (CF) and supervised two SLP-Assistants
  • Participate in Team learning roundtable exchanged new information and trends related to the field of speech language pathology.

Speech Language Pathologist

EBS Healthcare, Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2015
  • Contract SLP for two different school districts in the Houston metro area with a caseload of over 60 students per academic year
  • Awarded Texas Star honor from EBS Healthcare, Inc for completing compensatory/therapy make-up time (over 6000 minutes) for students at two different elementary (pre-k to 5th grade) schools
  • Use evidence-informed assessment, diagnosis and reporting for preschool children who are learning English as a second or subsequent language (ELL/ESL)
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with speech and language concerns at an elementary school which encompassed 5 special education programs
  • Conduct annual IEP meetings to discuss current level of functioning, goals and progress for each child
  • Successfully implement different low-tech, mid-tech and high tech (Tobii Dynavoxeye gaze device) communication devices during therapy sessions for children with developmental disabilities like Autism and multiple disabilities
  • Co-ordinate with Response to Intervention (RtI) team to provide classroom compensatory strategies for students, help create accommodations, provide tier 3 speech and language services for a set amount of time if needed
  • Organize and deliver team learning sessions to teacher, school administrators, parents and other professionals about educational model, speech and language development, strategies to support the development of speech and language skills, the relationship between oral language and literacy, the impact of communication disorders on literacy, hearing, and voice conservation program.

Speech Language Pathologist

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH)
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Work on a project titled Field testing of the Manual for Adult Non-fluent Aphasia Therapy in Kannada (MANAT-K)
  • Review existing manuals, documented principles, and guidelines for the rehabilitation of persons with non-fluent aphasia, modified the existing manual incorporating hierarchical stimulus-response mode for all the sub-sections of the manual.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY -

All India Institute of Speech & Hearing, University Of Mysore
Mysuru, India

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, SPEECH AND HEARING -

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, University Of Mysore
Mysuru, India

Skills

  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Caseload Management
  • Technology proficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excellent Communication

Affiliations

  • American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-Clinical Competence Certificate (CCC) in Speech Language Pathology
  • Speech Language Pathology License- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
  • Speech Language Pathology License -California -DCA
  • Registered with Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (ACSLPA)

Professional Development

  • Assessment Trends and Differential Diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), 2019-2020, Dr. Bonnie Leaf
  • Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC): A treatment Approach for Severe CAS, Dr. Edythe Strand
  • Preceptor Education Program (PEP) for Clinical Educator, 2019-2020, University of Calgary

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist/Supervisor

Yes Prep
11.2023 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist/Supervisor

Abilities Houston
08.2022 - 06.2023

Speech Language Pathologist

PresenceLearning
02.2021 - 06.2022

Speech Language Pathologist

Calgary Catholic School District
10.2020 - 02.2021

Speech Language Pathologist

Cochrane Speech-Language Therapy (CSTC)
09.2019 - 04.2020

Speech Language Pathologist

Monarch House
05.2019 - 09.2019

Speech Language Therapist

Lifeskills Therapy
04.2018 - 11.2018

Speech Language Pathologist

EBS Healthcare, Inc.
08.2012 - 11.2015

Speech Language Pathologist

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH)
08.2009 - 10.2010

MASTER OF SCIENCE, SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY -

All India Institute of Speech & Hearing, University Of Mysore

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, SPEECH AND HEARING -

JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing, University Of Mysore
Samasthitha Subramanyan