Sarah Peterson
Elkhorn,WI
Summary
Communication-driven professional with a background in speech-language pathology and strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting. Skilled at translating complex information into clear, accessible insights for diverse stakeholders and supporting effective cross-department collaboration. Committed to designing tailored communication strategies that drive measurable outcomes and advance organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Lake Geneva Joint 1 School District
Lake Geneva, USA
08.2013 - Current
- Assess individual communication needs and implement tailored intervention plans, ensuring targeted, data-informed support aligned with organizational goals.
- Manage 30–40 concurrent cases with strong prioritization, documentation accuracy, and deadline management.
- Analyze student performance trends to inform programming, interventions, and resource allocation.
- Translate complex assessment data into clear, concise reports for administrators, teachers, and families, ensuring shared understanding and alignment.
- Facilitate team meetings to present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Develop written materials, training resources, and communication tools that simplify technical concepts for non-experts.
- Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with organization, state and federal requirements.
- Build strong cross-department relationships to support collaborative problem-solving and consistent communication.
Line Therapist
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
Madison, USA
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Built rapport with clients to foster trust and enhance effectiveness of therapy sessions.
- Followed and implemented established protocols with consistency and accuracy to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with organizational standards.
- Maintained detailed documentation of clients' achievements and future focus areas to support therapy progress.
- Communicated findings and insights to supervisors and team members to ensure understanding and alignment on next steps.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-2010
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data collection and interpretation
- Reporting and documentation
- Process clarity
- Presentation and facilitation
- Problem-solving
- Decision support
- Stakeholder engagement
- Summarizing information
- Time management
- Project management
- Effective communication
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence - American Speech Language Hearing Association
Accomplishments
- Analyzed departmental workflows, uncovered key inefficiencies, and developed a comprehensive SOP that enhanced operational clarity and reduced process variability.
- Supervised a graduate-level SLP student, providing structured mentorship, performance feedback, and guidance in clinical decision-making and professional communication.
- Coached cross-functional peers in effective co-treatment practices, strengthening team alignment and improving the quality and coordination of joint service delivery.
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Lake Geneva Joint 1 School District
08.2013 - Current
Line Therapist
Wisconsin Early Autism Project
09.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire