Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Awarded Grants in the areas of Language, Literacy, and AAC
Interests
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Sharon Powers

Daphne ,AL

Summary


Certified Speech Language Pathologist with 15 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Santa Rosa County Schools
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
  • Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies.
  • Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and language impairments
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Baptist Hospital
07.2014 - Current
  • Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
  • Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
  • Evaluated patients and examined mouth, throat and swallowing using Modified Barium Swallow Test instruments to identify physical impairments and swallow dysfunctions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Baldwin County School District
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations serving as itinerant SLP for elementary, middle, and high school.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Escambia County School District
09.2011 - 02.2020
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Awarded 4 Grants for Excellence in Literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for student success.
  • Mentored new Speech Language Pathologists with support and materials to increase their success.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science - English Education

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Skills

  • Continuing education

  • IEP development

  • Collaboration and teamwork

  • Creativity and innovation

  • Verbal and written communication

  • Articulation therapy

  • Fluency therapy

  • Language therapy

  • AAC experience in self-contained classrooms

Affiliations

  • American Speech-Hearing-Language Association

Certification

  • Alabama Speech Pathology License - current
  • Alabama Teaching Certificate-Speech Language Pathology
  • Florida Speech Pathology License
  • Missouri Speech Pathology License

Awarded Grants in the areas of Language, Literacy, and AAC

I wrote grants for a student to receive an AAC device due to his unintelligibility due to a cleft-palate. He was having difficulty making progress in his verbal ability and was frustrated with not being able to communicate effectively at home and at school. He was able to learn how to navigate the device to enhance his communication needs. The following year, I applied and received a program to improve students literacy skills with a computer program that concentrated on comprehension and vocabulary skills for students who were falling behind their peers.

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Adventure Travel
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Learning Spanish

Timeline

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Santa Rosa County Schools
08.2023 - Current

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Baldwin County School District
08.2020 - 05.2023

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Baptist Hospital
07.2014 - Current

Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Escambia County School District
09.2011 - 02.2020

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

Fontbonne University

Bachelor of Science - English Education

East Carolina University

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