Sarah Peterson, MS, CCC-SLP
Elkhorn,WI
Summary
Skilled speech language pathologist with over a decade of experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of speech and language disorders within the school setting. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal student outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and stakeholder education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Lake Geneva Jt 1 School District
Lake Geneva, WI
08.2013 - Current
- Completed comprehensive speech and language evaluations of children ages 3-14, utilizing informal and standardized assessments, observations, stakeholder input, and integration of additional data.
- Collaborated within interdisciplinary teams to develop holistic, individualized, and data-driven therapy plans that addressed the unique needs of each student for optimal outcomes
- Facilitated one-on-one and group therapy sessions, implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques aligned with individualized needs
- Monitored and documented student progress, adjusting treatment plans based on performance and feedback.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records and reports for all students, adhering to federal, state, and district regulations.
- Gathered and created educational materials and resources in order to most appropriately support student progress
- Engaged with families to discuss therapy goals and provide strategies for supporting communication at home.
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
- Speech & language evaluation
- Speech & language therapy
- Attention to detail
- Caseload organization
- Commitment to professional standards
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Documenting and reporting
- Evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Individualized education plans
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patient & stakeholder education
- Progress monitoring
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Lake Geneva Jt 1 School District
08.2013 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire