SHELLEY SWIFT
Speech-Language Pathologist
Independence,KY
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong focus on delivering effective speech and language therapy while fostering collaboration among staff and administration. Expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing targeted interventions to enhance students' communication skills. Dedicated to partnering with parents, educators, and administrators to cultivate a cohesive educational environment that maximizes student success. Proficient in training and mentoring teachers and staff on strategies to support students with communication disorders, promoting a unified approach to learning and an inclusive culture.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kenton County School District
08.2008 - 05.2025
- Provided individualized therapy to 60+ 3-21 year old students annually.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Supported communication opportunities between AAC users and their speaking peers across school & community settings.
- Coordinated provision of devices and training for AAC and other assistive technology devices as AT team Lead.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose & create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex learning and communication differences.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by presenting interactive trainings for AAC.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on core language development & AAC usage.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Covington Independent Schools
08.1996 - 06.2008
- Successfully managed caseload of 100+ students while supervising multiple SLP-As & collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead SLP responsible for professional development workshops and documentation training for all SLPs and SLP-As.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.1994
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Self-motivation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Telepractice and digital documentation
- Oral & written expression
- Documentation and reporting
- Assistive technologies
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Executive functioning support
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA
- Kentucky State License – Speech-Language Pathology
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kenton County School District
08.2008 - 05.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Covington Independent Schools
08.1996 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences & Disorders
University of Cincinnati
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