SARA SHOCK
Tyrone,PA
Summary
Passionate graduate student in the field of communication disorders, experienced at delivering productive and efficient therapy sessions. Possesses abilities in speech sound disorders, language development, and alternative communication methods. Excel in active listening, empathy, and clear communication, ensuring successful outcomes for clients with diverse needs as a future clinical fellow.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
Tyrone Area School District
Tyrone, PA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Promoted language development by reading stories aloud to groups of children during story time
- Provided a safe environment for children through monitoring activities, supervising playtime, and enforcing rules
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to foster physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in a daycare setting
- Encouraged positive behavior management techniques such as positive reinforcement and redirecting unacceptable behavior
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Tyrone Area School District
Tyrone, PA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the safety and care of children ages 6 weeks through 10 years
- Planned and implemented engaging learning activities in all areas of the curriculum
- Communicated daily with parents and caregivers
- Collaborated with other staff members to create a healthy and positive learning environment
- Provided one-on-one instruction and assistance to a child with a hearing impairment
- Assisted in an Early Intervention classroom with children with intellectual disabilities and speech delays
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CANDIDATE
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA, US05.2025
B.S. - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Clarion University
US12.2022
Skills
- Organization and time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Multicultural sensitivity
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- Fire/Water Safety
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
- FBI Criminal History Clearance
Accomplishments
Magna Cum Laude, 3.62 - B.S.
Current graduate program GPA - 3.91
Clinical Experiences
- On and off campus clinical experiences
- Hearing screenings
- Assessments and evaluations
Affiliations
- National NSSLHA member
- Traumatic Brain Injury support group member
- University Activities Board (UAB) member, Spring 2020, Fall 2019
- Club Smile member
- American Sign Language Club member
Professional References
Externship Supervisor:
Cherie Hanson, M.S. CCC-SLP
chanson@TIU11.org
(269) 808-0881
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
Tyrone Area School District
01.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Tyrone Area School District
06.2021 - 08.2022
- First Aid/CPR
- Fire/Water Safety
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance
- FBI Criminal History Clearance
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CANDIDATE
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Clarion University
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