Sarah Hake
Battle Creek,NE
Summary
Committed and passionate professional with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and challenges. Strong skills in organization, communication, leadership and problem solving. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician, Speech Pathologist
Norfolk Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Improved student success by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Supervised SLP-A, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and professional growth opportunities.
- Coordinated with teachers and other school staff to ensure a cohesive approach to students'' speech-language development within the educational setting.
- Assessed and diagnosed speech, language, and communication disorders in students grades K-12
Remote Speech-Language Pathologist
Stepping Stones Group
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessed and diagnosed speech, language, and communication disorders for students grades K-6.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to improve student outcomes.
- Improved patient engagement by utilizing interactive therapy techniques.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Service Unit 8
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Plan and implement assessments and individual educational plans for articulation, fluency, language, voice, communication disorders requiring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, and social disorders for students ages birth-21
- Provided consultation to educators advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Planned and conducted multidisciplinary team meetings and individualized education plan meetings for students and their families/caregivers
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist
Central Nebraska Rehab
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Worked with students and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech and communication issues.
- Supervised speech-language pathology assistant
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools and medical facilities to deal with behavior and communication problems.
- Educated patients and caregivers in exercises to improve speech, as well as alternative communication methods
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and communication disorders
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis HealthCare, PRN
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Conduct speech-language evaluations for geriatric patients
- Developed and implement speech-language treatment programs for geriatric patients in a skilled nursing environment
- Provided consultation to medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing, communication and swallowing deficits
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapy Works of Nebraska
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Filling in as SLP supervisor and diagnostician from January 2023-Present
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech and communication issues.
- Supervised speech-language pathology assistants as well as speech-language pathologists during Clinical Fellowship Year
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools and medical facilities to deal with behavior and communication problems.
- Educated patients and caregivers in exercises to improve speech, as well as alternative communication methods
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and communication disorders
Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Service Unit 7
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Plan and implement assessments and individual educational plans for articulation, fluency, language, voice, communication disorders requiring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, and social disorders for students ages birth-21
- Provided consultation to educators advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Planned and conducted -disciplinary team meetings and individualized education plan meetings for students and their families/caregivers
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Plan and implement assessments and individual educational plans for articulation, fluency, language, voice, communication disorders requiring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, and social disorders for students ages birth-21
- Provided consultation to educators advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Planned and conducted -disciplinary team meetings and individualized education plan meetings for students and their families/caregivers
- Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE05.2011
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Supervision & Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Planning & Organizing
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologist - State of Nebraska License
Speech-Language Pathology (SLPA) Supervisor - State of Nebraska License
Teaching Certificate - State of Nebraska
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician, Speech Pathologist
Norfolk Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Remote Speech-Language Pathologist
Stepping Stones Group
02.2023 - 05.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Service Unit 8
11.2020 - 01.2023
Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist
Central Nebraska Rehab
08.2019 - 08.2020
Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapy Works of Nebraska
07.2017 - 07.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Service Unit 7
08.2015 - 08.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis HealthCare, PRN
07.2015 - 09.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Norfolk Public Schools
08.2013 - 08.2015
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologist - State of Nebraska License
Speech-Language Pathology (SLPA) Supervisor - State of Nebraska License
Teaching Certificate - State of Nebraska
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
University of Nebraska
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