Sarah Zimmerman
Maitland,Florida
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Compassionate professional in the field of communication disorders, skilled at delivering productive and efficient therapy sessions. Possess specialized 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist CF
Stepping Stones Group
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct intervention to clients with articulation, phonological, language and fluency disorders
- Conducted evaluations and examined physical structures contributing to speech concerns
- Adhered to ethical standards as outlined by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Attended IEP meetings when necessary to provide input regarding student's communication needs
Speech Therapy Intern
AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehab Outpatient Pediatrics
Winter Park, FL
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessment and treatment of language, articulation, TBI, and auditory processing in children and adolescents
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques and strategies
Speech Therapy Intern
AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehab Outpatient
Lake Mary, FL
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assessment and treatment of cognition, dysphagia, voice, aphasia in adult population
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
Speech Therapy Intern
Heritage Nursing and Rehab
Zeeland, MI
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessment and treatment of cognition, dysphagia, and aphasia in the geriatric population
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impairments.
Speech Therapy Intern
Riverschool
Sodus, MI
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Articulation, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and literacy in students ranging from elementary to middle-school aged
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Speech Therapy Intern
SPEAK OUT
Berrien Springs, MI
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Working with patients with Parkinson's Disease to increase verbal communication by utilizing a structured evidence-based modality
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication
Speech Therapy Intern
Andrews University On-Site Clinic
Berrien Springs, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 1:1 therapy focusing on articulation in a pediatric client
- Reviewed journals and various recourse actions to collect information on treatment and therapies for articulation
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
Speech Therapy Intern
Benton Harbor Charter Schools
Benton Harbor, MI
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Social aspects of communication and expressive and receptive language in school-aged children
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Supports
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Provide 1:1 support to children using Applied Behavior Analytics (ABA)
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based interventions to patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Assist in activities of daily living and helping children learn skills to foster independence
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI12.2020
Skills
- MBS-IMP Training
- SPEAK OUT! Training
- LOUD Crowd Training
- Writing SOAP notes and progress reports
- Billing insurance
- EMR (Epic)
- Experience developing and writing IEPs
Additional Information
Experience with administration, scoring, and treatment of results of communication, voice, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
Assessments Given
- Arizona Battery for Communication Disorders
- Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome
- Burns Brief Inventory Assessment – Left Hemisphere Inventory
- Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals - Fifth Edition
- Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test
- Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language – Second Edition
- Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment
- Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation - Third Edition
- Newcastle Dysarthria Assessment Tool
- Preschool Language Scales – Fifth Edition
- Saint Louis University Mental Status
- Western Aphasia Battery-Revised
- Exposure and education to clinical Bedside Swallow Assessment
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist CF
Stepping Stones Group
09.2023 - Current
Speech Therapy Intern
AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehab Outpatient Pediatrics
05.2023 - 07.2023
Speech Therapy Intern
AdventHealth Sports Medicine and Rehab Outpatient
02.2023 - 05.2023
Speech Therapy Intern
Heritage Nursing and Rehab
11.2022 - 12.2022
Speech Therapy Intern
Riverschool
05.2022 - 06.2022
Speech Therapy Intern
SPEAK OUT
01.2022 - 03.2022
Speech Therapy Intern
Andrews University On-Site Clinic
09.2021 - 12.2021
Speech Therapy Intern
Benton Harbor Charter Schools
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Positive Behavior Supports
03.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Andrews University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Grand Valley State University
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