Sheree Cay-Wilkins
Dallas,TX
Summary
Skilled communication specialist with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4019
4019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Amergis - Remote
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
- Enhanced children's communication skills by developing and implementing individualized education plans.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bush Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Provided and implemented speech and language treatment for up to 80 students including direct and teletherapy modalities with speech and language impairments, learning disabilities, autism, and intellectual disabilities
- Documented treatment session results, progress, and planned future intervention to achieve treatment plan goals
- Administered and documented formal and informal speech and language evaluations for a variety of middle school and elementary campuses
- Provided support and implemented a variety of low tech and high tech communication devices in the classroom
- Participated and Chaired Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings (ARD/IEP) and staffings to discuss student concerns for academics and speech and language impairments
- Copied and organized documentation for billing
- Supervised 4 Speech-Language Pathology graduate students
Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor
Preferred Therapy Services Home Health
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided and implemented speech and language treatment to an average caseload of 8 patients with speech and language impairments, learning disabilities, autism, feeding and swallowing difficulties, and intellectual disabilities
- Documented and reviewed on average 50 treatment session results/progress per week, and planned future intervention to achieve treatment plan goals
- Administered and documented formal and informal speech and language evaluations for 60 patients on average every 6 months
- Provided support and implemented a variety of low tech communication systems
- Collaborated with caregivers and provided suggestions for speech and language strategies to facilitate generalization of learned skills into the home environment
- Supervised on average 4 Speech-Language Pathology Assistants by observing sessions, reviewing notes, and providing support
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carpenter Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Provided and implemented speech and language treatment to 50 students with speech and language impairments, learning disabilities, autism, and intellectual disabilities
- Documented treatment session results, progress, and plan future intervention to achieve treatment plan goals
- Administered and documented formal and informal speech and language evaluations for a variety of campuses
- Provided support and implemented a variety of low tech and high tech communication devices in the classroom
- Participated in Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings (ARD) and staffings to discuss student concerns for academics and speech and language impairments
- Collaborated with teachers and provided suggestions for speech and language to provide Response to Intervention (RtI) for general education students as well as generalization of skills into the classroom
- Copied and organized documentation for billing
- Supervised 4 Speech-Language Pathology graduate students
Education
Bachelor of General Studies in Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Kansas
Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Wichita State Universit
Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Multicultural Sensitivity
Multicultural SensitivityPatience and Tolerance
Patience and ToleranceTherapeutic Techniques
Therapeutic TechniquesTechnology proficiency
Technology proficiencyCreativity and Innovation
Creativity and InnovationAssessment Abilities
Assessment AbilitiesDocumentation And Reporting
Documentation And ReportingAdditional Work Experience
- Berry Elementary
- Dwell Therapy Services
- Topeka Public Schools 501
Additional Information
10 years of experience with supervising graduate interns and 2 years of experience with supervising speech-language pathologist assistants.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Amergis - Remote
08.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bush Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist Supervisor
Preferred Therapy Services Home Health
03.2018 - 01.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carpenter Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of General Studies in Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Kansas
Masters of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Wichita State Universit