Sekyria McBride
Columbia
Summary
Dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant with a proven track record at Therapist, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in articulation therapy and team collaboration, I excel in engaging patients and fostering progress. My approach has significantly increased patient engagement and improved expressive language skills, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient success and team objectives.Familiar with PLS-5 assessments, as well as working with children with Down's Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Documented success in providing speech and language support using an augmentative communication device to enhance oral motor skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapist
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient progress by implementing individualized speech therapy plans and tracking improvements.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, challenges faced, and potential solutions for improvement in care delivery.
- Supported patients'' development of expressive and receptive language skills through engaging activities and exercises.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing consistent feedback on performance and adjusting therapy techniques as needed.
- Provided continuous encouragement to patients throughout their therapy journey, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation for success.
- Increased patient engagement during group sessions by facilitating interactive games and activities targeting speech goals.
- Established rapport quickly with clients and their families, providing a comfortable environment for therapy sessions.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference and treatment adjustments.
- Promoted parent involvement in therapeutic progress through regular updates, education, and home activity suggestions.
- Coordinated schedules with other professionals involved in each client''s care plan ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines.
- Strengthened client relationships and built trust by maintaining open lines of communication with patients, families, and team members.
- Maintained caseload of 20-25 treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
South Carolina State University
Student Clinician
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided treatment to children with fluency disorders and expressive language delay
- Developed lesson plans and SOAP notes that described the objectives and activities of each session
- Participated in monthly NSSLHA meetings
- Educated family members and supervisor of the patient's well-being
Combined evidence based practice and behavioral management to enhance therapy methods with clients - Obtained 29.5 hours administering the PLS-5 to head start children.
1890 Research and Extension
Internship
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed
- Proven experience developing information or providing technical support to research projects
- Support greenhouse seed production activities
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-2024
Skills
- Articulation therapy
- Familiar with ASL
- Direct Patient Care
- Team collaboration
- Speech and hearing evaluation
- Communication strategies
- Trained in the use of AAC devices
- Self-motivated
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Adept at working with special need children
- Experienced at working with elementary level children
- Able to take and apply directions from supervisor
- Efficient at adapting to changing demands of children's needs
- Committed to working with other tea members at attaining student goals
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Therapist
04.2024 - Current
1890 Research and Extension
Internship
06.2023 - 07.2023
South Carolina State University
Student Clinician
01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
South Carolina State University
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