Shannon Hatfield

Del Norte Unified School District, Crescent City, CA

• Managed diverse caseload of students with speech, language, and communication disorders, addressing individual needs to enhance communication skills.
• Conducted assessments and developed targeted treatment plans, actively participating in IEP meetings to advocate for student needs.
• Collaborated with educators, families, and related service providers to support student success.

Temecula Unified School District, Temecula, CA

• Provided assessment and intervention services for preschool through elementary-age students.
• Supported students with moderate-to-severe disabilities and complex communication needs.
• Delivered services through in-person and virtual learning environments during the COVID-19 transition.

August 2023 – Present
San Diego Unified School District

• Delivered comprehensive speech-language assessments and intervention services, collaborating with educational teams to support student progress.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary educational teams.
• Support students with speech, language, social communication, autism spectrum, and developmental disabilities.
• Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal special education requirements

• Delivered flexible support through 1-6 shifts monthly, enhancing patient care by providing 2-4 hours of targeted therapy per shift.
• Provide rehabilitation services within skilled nursing and memory care settings.
  • Evaluated and treated communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Conducted CNA education and training on safe swallow guidelines, ensuring compliance and improving patient safety.

• Chula Vista Elementary School District
• San Diego Regional Center (Early Start Program)

• Evaluated and treated adults with aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia, and cognitive-communication disorders to enhance communication abilities and swallowing function
• Provided caregiver education and developed functional communication and swallowing strategies.
• Coordinated case management and conducted Oasis Start of Care assessments to ensure comprehensive patient care