Shannon Moran
Portland,OR
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at Portland Public Schools, adept in caseload management and fostering collaboration. Excelled in delivering culturally sensitive interventions and achieving significant progress in student communication abilities. Skilled in technology use and committed to inclusive practices, demonstrating exceptional organizational and empathetic communication skills. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Potland Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and identified students with articulation, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations to find them eligible for school-based services.
- Planned, developed and completed Individualized Education Plans according to District and State guidelines and policies.
- Developed an implemented individual and group therapy sessions for students with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Provided virtual therapy to students and maintained progress toward goals during COVID-19 school closures from March, 2020 to September, 2021.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create effective education plans for students with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with students, school staff and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared goals.
- Participated in professional development opportunities for continued growth in evidence-based, speech-language pathology practices.
- Effectively managed large caseloads, keeping documentation current and scheduling and leading meetings, both in-person and virtually, with teams including families.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Participated in evaluation and treatment of adult patients in a large hospital outpatient clinic.
- Educated family members on strategies to support their loved ones' communication development at home and within the community.
- Demonstrated empathy and support in all client interactions, fostering a safe and comfortable environment for therapy sessions.
- Developed essential time-management skills by balancing evaluations, planning, therapy and documentation.
- Further cultivated deep, empathetic listening skills and compassion for patients and their families.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
California State University, Northridge
Distance Learning05.2019
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Commitment to awareness and understanding of racially and culturally diverse communities and neurodiversity
- Resourceful and innovative
- Technology proficiency
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective, compassionate communication
- Efficient caseload management
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
Licensed by the State of Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Potland Public Schools
01.2020 - Current
SLP Graduate Clinician
Kaiser Permanente
05.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
California State University, Northridge
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