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Sara Liggin

Arkadelphia,AR

Summary

Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist with six years of experience in school and outpatient settings and a solid reputation for organization, compassion, and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist

We Speak Therapy
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized education plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
  • Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.

Speech Language Pathologist

Kidsource Therapy
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies to encourage better communication for individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
  • Built a solid understanding of individual patients' issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
  • Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
  • Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on the latest information.
  • Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Speech Language Pathologist

N’Speech
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Conducted therapy with children of all ages and types of disorders
  • Developed IEPs
  • Held conferences
  • Evaluated students’ abilities and needs
  • Ensured Medicaid guidelines were met and followed during evaluation and treatment

Speech Language Pathologist

Therapy 4 Kids
11.2017 - 05.2021
  • Conducted therapy with children of all ages and types of disorders
  • Evaluated students’ abilities and needs
  • Documented treatment using a variety of documentation systems

Speech Language Pathologist

South Side Bee Branch Public School
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Conducted therapy with children of all ages and types of disorders
  • Developed IEPs
  • Held conferences
  • Evaluated students’ abilities and needs

Education

Masters of Science - Communication Science and Disorders

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Arts - Biology; Communication Science and Disorders

Ouachita Baptist University

Skills

  • Individualizes therapy to meet the specific needs of the individual child, by taking into consideration his/her age, preferences, disorder, severity, and needs
  • CPR certified
  • Knowledgeable in Individual Education Plans
  • Demonstrates excellent time management skills in order to meet school and Medicaid guidelines

Additional Information

  • Awards: ASHA Member, NSSHLA Member, Dean’s List, President’s List, TriBeta Biology Honor’s Society-President

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist

We Speak Therapy
08.2023 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

Kidsource Therapy
01.2021 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

N’Speech
08.2019 - 05.2021

Speech Language Pathologist

Therapy 4 Kids
11.2017 - 05.2021

Speech Language Pathologist

South Side Bee Branch Public School
08.2017 - 05.2019

Masters of Science - Communication Science and Disorders

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Arts - Biology; Communication Science and Disorders

Ouachita Baptist University
Sara Liggin