Shaakurah Abdullah
Plantation
Summary
Experienced with assisting speech-language pathologists in therapeutic settings. Utilizes expertise in patient interaction and therapeutic plan execution to support progress. Knowledge of maintaining detailed records and effective communication techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Innovative Therapy Services/Jessica M Booth MS CCC-SLP & Associates
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing personalized therapy plans for clients with speech and language disorders.
- Collaborated with licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to monitor client progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Documented client outcomes and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, promoting engagement through interactive activities.
Worksite Monitor (Summer Position)
Career Source Broward
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Monitor and evaluate job sites to ensure contractors are providing safe and secure work environments in compliance with their contracts.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to contractors concerning established rules, regulations, and procedures, especially in relation to child labor laws.
- Monitor and assist participants to ensure compliance with program rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Distribute and collect biweekly participants’ time sheets ensuring they are accurately completed in accordance with CSBD's policies and procedures and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Provide guidance and counseling to participants as needed.
- Prepare a variety of weekly reports and case notes as needed. Monitor and evaluate job sites to ensure contractors are providing safe and secure work environments in compliance with their contracts.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to contractors concerning established rules, regulations, and procedures, especially in relation to child labor laws.
- Monitor and assist participants to ensure compliance with program rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Distribute and collect biweekly participants’ time sheets, ensuring they are accurately completed in accordance with CSBD's policies and procedures and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Provide guidance and counseling to participants as needed.
- Prepare a variety of weekly reports and case notes as needed.
ESOL/ESE Resource Teacher
Central Charter School
12.2016 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies and accommodations for English Language Learners.
- Conducted assessments(IPT and WIDA) to evaluate student progress and placement with the ESOL program.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Facilitate group Speech therapy sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Florida
Sarasota, FL05-2019
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Progress documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism
- Written communication
- Early intervention
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Innovative Therapy Services/Jessica M Booth MS CCC-SLP & Associates
06.2021 - Current
Worksite Monitor (Summer Position)
Career Source Broward
06.2021 - 08.2024
ESOL/ESE Resource Teacher
Central Charter School
12.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Florida