Shelby Gachassin
Hammond
Summary
To improve quality of treatment for challenged and diverse populations needing assistance with speech, language, and feeding skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Clinician
Happy Hands, Parker Therapy, LAUNCH, ReMed Rehab
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders under the provision of a qualified instructor
- Provide training to the client, the family and/or caregivers when warranted under the supervision of a qualified instructor
- Work collaboratively with other professionals (such as the on-site occupational therapists) to ensure the best quality treatment
- Collect and document data
- Create and implement individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs under the supervision of a qualified instructor
School-based SLPA (part-time)
LaPlace Elementary School
LaPlace
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist in both long-term and short-term goal-writing personalized to each student
- Data collection, interpretation, and documentation
- Collaborate with a variety of educators and other professionals (such as teachers, occupational therapists, other speech-language therapists, etc.)
- Prepare and implement personalized sessions for both individual and group-based therapy
- Behavioral and environmental modification to meet each student’s needs
Special Education Teacher Assistant (Full-Time)
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
Mandeville
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Adapt classroom assignments, activities, and materials for the purpose of reinforcing and supporting classroom objectives
- Assist students with academic, social, or life skills
- Collaborate closely with teachers to monitor students' progress, behavior, attendance, and keeping accurate records of this data
- Assist teachers in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom, and using appropriate strategies to de-escalate conflicts
- Assist teachers in creating and implementing both behavioral plans and lesson plans that meet the educational needs and individual goals of students with disabilities
ABA Therapist (Full-Time)
Spears Learning Center
Covington
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Provide direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills to children with autism aged 2-10
- Reduce problematic behaviors in the home, community, and school settings through implementation of a treatment plan
- Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior
- Prepare client materials (token boards, visual schedules, sign charts, etc.)
- Reference VB-MAPP and ABLLS-R for skills assessment and skills tracking
- Assist in conducting preference assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, Functional Analyses and The Assessment of Basic Learning and Language Skills
- Aid in establishing a functional communication system for the client such as PECS, vocal language, sign language, or a speech generating device
Lead Pre-K 3/4 Teacher (Full Time)
Creative Minds
Youngsville
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Create and lead instructional activities focused on mental and social development
- Develop Individualized Lesson Plans for special needs students while also collaborating with various therapists
- Incorporate hands on activities and engaging manipulatives to accommodate all styles of learning
- Design an appropriate room and learning environment to support the goals and developmental level of the children
- Independently managed classes of 11 to 20 children, including those with special needs
- Implement daily curriculum (ABEKA) along with personally developed lesson plans
Lead Daycare Teacher (Full Time)
Learning Adventures
Lafayette
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Teacher for toddlers (ages 1-2)
- Teacher for summer program (ages 5-12)
- Provide a variety of materials for children to explore and use
- Teach basic skills such as color recognition, letter recognition, and social skills
- Meet with parents daily to discuss each child’s progress and review the day’s activities
- Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, bathroom breaks, lunch time, and nap time.
Behavioral Assessor
Mind Mechanix
Lafayette
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Conduct behavioral assessments on patients of all ages to aid in healthcare placement
- Record and report the patient’s concerns and behaviors
- Fill out and file all necessary insurance information
- Travel to hospitals so assess patients who are immobile
- Create treatment plans specific to each individual client
Sitter/CNA
R&R Home Health Care Solutions
Mandeville
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Prepare and assist with meals
- Assist patients with daily tasks
- Inform relatives of current condition
- Arrange transportation for activities
- Record patient’s daily routine and assist with future care planning
Education
Master’s Degree - Speech-Language Pathology
NOVA Southeastern University
12.2025
ABA
Relias Training
01.2019
Bachelor's degree - Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, La12.2016
High School Diploma -
Fontainebleau High School
Mandeville, La12.2011
Medical Terminology -
Nunez College
New Orleans, La12.2011
CNA, EKG, Phlebotomy -
Northshore Technical College
Bogalusa, La12.2011
Skills
- Diverse settings and populations
- Pediatric and adult therapy
- ABA therapy expertise
- Sensory-friendly approaches
- Personalized treatment plans
- Medical field experience
- Certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- SLPA
Timeline
School-based SLPA (part-time)
LaPlace Elementary School
03.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Clinician
Happy Hands, Parker Therapy, LAUNCH, ReMed Rehab
09.2023 - 12.2025
Special Education Teacher Assistant (Full-Time)
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School
05.2020 - 07.2023
ABA Therapist (Full-Time)
Spears Learning Center
05.2018 - 05.2020
Lead Pre-K 3/4 Teacher (Full Time)
Creative Minds
06.2017 - 05.2018
Lead Daycare Teacher (Full Time)
Learning Adventures
01.2017 - 06.2017
Behavioral Assessor
Mind Mechanix
05.2016 - 12.2016
Sitter/CNA
R&R Home Health Care Solutions
03.2011 - 08.2011
Master’s Degree - Speech-Language Pathology
NOVA Southeastern University
ABA
Relias Training
Bachelor's degree - Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Fontainebleau High School
Medical Terminology -
Nunez College
CNA, EKG, Phlebotomy -
Northshore Technical College