Sarah Pressler
Speech-language pathologist
Central,AR
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable speech-language pathologist with a positive and proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Particularly skilled and eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Professional with 22+ years working with pediatric population. Specific experience includes working with preschool-age children in a variety of settings, outpatient therapy with children of all ages, and elementary-age children in school settings. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
References upon request.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
speech-language pathologist
Pediatrics Plus Developmental Preschool
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating primarily preschool-age children in a clinical/preschool setting, as well as treating children of all ages in an outpatient clinic.
- Duties included conducting speech and language evaluations, writing diagnostic reports, writing treatment plans based on testing results, maintaining daily progress notes, and providing quarterly updates, as well as annual reviews.
- The treatment population included children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, both non-specified and specified genetic disorders, and disorders with otherwise unknown etiologies resulting in speech, language, and/or cognitive impairment.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
Speech-language Pathologist
Newton Municipal Elementary School
Newton, MS
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating primarily elementary-age children in a public school setting, as well as treating preschool-age children in various daycare's and Head Start centers in which the school provided services
- Duties included writing IEPs, writing diagnostic reports, conducting evaluations, maintaining daily progress notes, and providing quarterly updates as well as annual reviews
- Treated children with a variety of disorders, including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, various learning difficulties, expressive and receptive language disorders, and articulation and phonological disorders with both known and unknown etiologies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
speech-language pathologist
Kidsource Therapy
Benton, AR
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating children of all ages in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, and outpatient therapy clinic
- Duties included writing IEP goals for school-age children, writing diagnostic reports, conducting speech and language evaluations, writing treatment plans based on testing results, maintaining daily progress notes and providing quarterly updates as well as annual reviews
- Treatment population included children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, both non-specified and specified genetic disorders, and disorders with otherwise unknown etiologies resulting in speech, language, and/or cognitive impairment.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
speech-language pathologist
Ascent Children’s Health Services
Benton, AR
11.2011 - 05.2018
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating primarily preschool-age children in a clinic/preschool-based setting, as well as through outpatient therapy clinic
- Duties included conducting speech and language evaluations, writing diagnostic reports, writing treatment plans based on testing results, maintaining daily progress notes and providing quarterly updates as well as annual reviews
- Treatment population included children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, both non-specified and specified genetic disorders, and disorders with otherwise unknown etiologies resulting in speech, language, and/or cognitive impairment.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
speech-language pathologist
Helping Hand Children’s Center
North Little Rock, AR
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating primarily preschool-age children in a clinic/preschool-based setting, as well as through outpatient therapy clinic
- Duties included conducting speech and language evaluations, writing diagnostic reports, writing treatment plans based on testing results, maintaining daily progress notes and providing quarterly updates as well as annual reviews
- Treatment population included children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, both non-specified and specified genetic disorders, and disorders with otherwise unknown etiologies resulting in speech, language, and/or cognitive impairment.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
speech-language pathologist
Access Schools
Little Rock, AR
07.2002 - 05.2007
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating primarily preschool-age children in a clinic/preschool-based setting, as well as through outpatient therapy clinic
- Duties included conducting speech and language evaluations, writing diagnostic reports, writing treatment plans based on testing results, maintaining daily progress notes and providing quarterly updates as well as annual reviews
- Treatment population included children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, both non-specified and specified genetic disorders, and disorders with otherwise unknown etiologies resulting in speech, language, and/or cognitive impairment.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-language Pathology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
05.2000
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity and Innovation
- Caseload Management
- Speech and Language Assessments
- Active Listening
- Patient Assessment
- Goal Setting
- Progress Monitoring
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Consulting experience
- Multitasking
- Treatment Adjustments
Certification
- Arkansas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA)
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Timeline
speech-language pathologist
Pediatrics Plus Developmental Preschool
07.2021 - Current
Speech-language Pathologist
Newton Municipal Elementary School
07.2019 - 06.2021
speech-language pathologist
Kidsource Therapy
08.2018 - 01.2019
speech-language pathologist
Ascent Children’s Health Services
11.2011 - 05.2018
speech-language pathologist
Helping Hand Children’s Center
05.2007 - 10.2011
speech-language pathologist
Access Schools
07.2002 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Speech-language Pathology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- Arkansas Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA)
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)