Sara Gedge
Chadds Ford ,PA
Summary
Dynamic Educator with 23 years of experience assessing and implementing special education programming. Possesses a solid reputation for organization, building and enhancing professional relationships through collaboration, meeting service needs, and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new challenges and support students through creative and effective planning that is in line with individual needs for success. Highly personable and productive professional with a growth mindset seeking a new position to support persons with accessability needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Chester County Intermediate Unit
2017.08 - Current
- Served on multidisciplinary teams in 7 Chester County School Districts, 4 CCIU preschools & 11 private preschools
- Provide assessment and treatment including guidance to school districts regarding IEP legality of recommended services.
- Advise school district team members on IDEA and FAPE related to individual student needs in the school setting.
- Mentor/Supervisor of ASHA Clinical Fellows and graduate students annually for 6 years.
- Supervise Graduate students in practicum completion.
- Creatively navigated additional 504 supports for students with unique needs.
- Development of protocols, assessments, and communication tools to serve students with multiple needs more accurately in their educational setting.
Principal Practicum
Chester County Learning Center
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Principal practicum at the Chester County Learning Center
- Worked with students 14-21+ in academic planning and post secondary transitions.
- Created data base tracking system to document students' Pennsylvania graduation pathways.
- Provided functional training in collaboration with vocational programs to support student success in their field of choice.
Speech Language Pathologist
Octorara Area School District
2015.08 - 2017.07
- LEA for speech only students
- Medical Assistance billing was completed monthly
- Completed transition evaluations for students transitioning from preschool to kindergarten
- Traditional speech and language duties including writing IEP goals, conducting assessments, writing reports, treating students.
Speech Language Pathologist
Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County
2000.01 - 2017.07
- Employed by the Cerebral Palsy Association since the start of my career in 2000
- Treated patients in 0-3 early intervention with a large variety of diagnoses
- Established collaborative relationships with families and Childcare centers to support student needs
- Supported Families through diagnosis process of developmental delays and other medical diagnoses.
Speech Language Pathologist
Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
2006.02 - 2009.11
- Provided assessment and treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings for children ranging in age from newborn to 21 years old
- Responsible for treating patients in the ICU, NICU, and various units of the hospital
- Participated in outpatient feeding clinic weekly
- Responsible for interpreting swallow studies, medical reports, physician orders, and scripts
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team with developmental pediatrics, psychology, and related service providers to diagnose and treat a variety of language-related and developmental diagnoses.
Speech Language Pathologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2005.08 - 2006.02
- Assessed and treated infants and children with various diagnoses and speech and language disorders in an outpatient setting
- Neonatal Intensive Care and Pediatric Unit: (Inpatient)Feeding and Swallowing assessment and intervention
- Worked collaboratively with Occupational and Physical Therapists to support positioning.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Pk-12 Principal Certification
Immaculata University
Malvern, PA01.2023
Post Graduate Coursework - Supervisor of Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA01.2022
M.S. Speech Language Hearing Science -
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA01.2004
B.A. Communicative Disorders -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA01.1999
Skills
- Experienced in Individual Education Plan and 504 Creation, Implementation, & Compliance.
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Experience with Low Incidence Populations
- Creativity and Innovation
- Assessment abilities
- Caseload Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Educational Therapy Services PreK-12
- Supervision of ASHA Clinical Fellows and Graduate Students annually
- Excellent communication skills with families, students, and teammates
Additional Information
I plan to enroll in a doctoral program by 2025 in order to develop skills to further my education as well as to expand my skillset to grow professionally.
Certification
- ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association) -Clinical Certificate of Competence
- Pennsylvania Level II Educational Specialist Certification School Speech and Language Pathologist
- Pennsylvania Principal Certification
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania
Timeline
Principal Practicum
Chester County Learning Center
2023.09 - 2023.12
Speech Language Pathologist
Chester County Intermediate Unit
2017.08 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Octorara Area School District
2015.08 - 2017.07
Speech Language Pathologist
Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
2006.02 - 2009.11
Speech Language Pathologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
2005.08 - 2006.02
Speech Language Pathologist
Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County
2000.01 - 2017.07
Post Graduate Certificate - Pk-12 Principal Certification
Immaculata University
Post Graduate Coursework - Supervisor of Special Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Speech Language Hearing Science -
LaSalle University
B.A. Communicative Disorders -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association) -Clinical Certificate of Competence
- Pennsylvania Level II Educational Specialist Certification School Speech and Language Pathologist
- Pennsylvania Principal Certification
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania
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