- Youth Development Programs
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- Exploring various forms of art, such as poetry writing, short story writing, and performing spoken word, to nurture creativity and personal growth
Sherrita Sims
Summary
Experienced in education, actively seeking a Speech Language Pathologist position in teletherapy or remote setting. Expertise to make a positive impact and contribute to organizational growth. Committed to meeting community and company needs, while dedicated to professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Horizon Autism Support School Based Coach
New York City Department of Education-Rockaway Park
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitate Weekly Staff Meetings: Organize and lead weekly grade-level team meetings to address challenges, share successes, and collaboratively improve specialized programs for high school students with Autism
- Enhance Learning Environments: Provide targeted support and innovative strategies to foster a rich, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for neurodiverse students
- Deliver Professional Development: Conduct staff training sessions on the latest evidence-based practices and research from leading Autism experts to ensure up-to-date instructional approaches
- Observe and Provide Feedback: Observe classroom interactions and offer constructive feedback to staff, enhancing their ability to effectively support Autistic students
- Promote Collaborative Problem-Solving: Support staff in brainstorming and implementing creative, individualized strategies tailored to the unique needs of students on the Autism spectrum
- Promote Best Practices: Act as a resource for integrating evidence-based interventions, ensuring alignment with current research and the needs of the school community
Independent Contractor/Consultant Speech Language Pathologist
Royal Care
08.2023 - Current
- Provide one-on-one therapy sessions twice weekly for children and adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, and other neurodiverse conditions through OPWDD services
- Assess, evaluate, and document clients' speech, language, and communication skills to identify specific therapeutic needs
- Design and implement individualized communication strategies tailored to each client's abilities and goals
- Develop and introduce home-based strategies for families and caregivers to support communication growth and foster daily progress
- Create engaging, client-centered activities targeting social language, articulation, and functional communication goals
- Maintain meticulous daily progress notes, ensuring compliance with Medicaid and agency documentation standards
- Collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams to align therapy goals with holistic care plans
- Utilize evidence-based practices to address a wide range of communication needs, including pragmatic language, expressive/receptive skills, and articulation disorders
- Adapt therapy techniques to client-specific environments, promoting comfort and naturalistic communication opportunities
- Foster meaningful client relationships, building trust and motivating participation in speech and language development activities
Speech Language Pathologist
NYC Department of Education @ Channel View School For Research
08.2018 - Current
- Provide speech and language therapy to middle school and high school-age students with Language Learning Disabilities and Speech and Language Impairment
- Provide IEP-mandated speech and language services for Autistic Middle School and High School students in the Autism Support NEST and Horizon programs
- Participate in NEST and Horizon Autism Support training for Speech-Language Pathologists
- Providing social language support and strategies for High School students in the Autism Support Horizon Program
- Coordinating a social club for High School students in the Autism Support Horizon Program
- Creating and Implementing Social Narratives
- Attending and Contributing to weekly Autism Support Horizon Team Meetings
- Liaison for the Central District Horizon Coach
- Document Sessions and Progress
- Facilitate students to learn, understand, and improve their social language skills
- Modifying and scaffolding work for students to access the core curriculum
- Assisting staff with new ways of presenting information to students
- Implement the Social Curriculum of the Horizon Program with students and staff
Per Session Speech Language Pathologist Evaluator
NYC Department of Education @ Queens Plaza North @South Queens Community Schools
02.2016 - 06.2024
- Performed initial speech and language evaluations on school aged student using the CELF-5 and Goldman Fristoe 3
- Entered completed report and goals into SESIS
- Provided a comprehensive language and speech evaluation
- Collaborated with other evaluators
- Counseled parents on what a speech and language disorder is and how they can help their child
Content Creator (Storyteller)
We Are the Dream
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided concise self-filmed video answers to current topics in education, the news, popular culture, and reviews of films, television shows, and books
- Engaged in monthly collaborative brainstorming discussions about education equity and equality, current events, and building community and resources for the educationally marginalized
Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Teacher
New York City Department of Education @ Queens Alternate Learning Center
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided speech and language therapy to middle school and high school age students with Language Learning Disabilities and Speech and Language Impairment
- Provided IEP-mandated speech and language services for Middle School and High School students who are on Superintendent Suspension through Queens
- Updated records in SESIS
- Created word problems to help students develop language processing strategies in math
- Wrote session notes
- Documented Sessions and Progress
- Facilitated students to learn, understand, and improve their social language skills
- Modified and scaffold work for students to access core curriculum
- Assisted staff with new ways of presenting information to students
Per Session Speech Language Pathologist (Summer School)
NYC DOE District 75 Chapter 683 @ P4Q
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided group and individual Therapy for students with Autism and students with Intellectual Disabilities
- Recorded daily session notes in Special Education Student Information System (SESIS)
- Documented Progress updates of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals in SESIS
- Collaborated with classroom teachers on environmental communication boards for students
- Provided life skills speech therapy outside of the school in community settings
- Utilized and programmed a variety of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices
- Created adapted books, games and communication books with PECS
Speech Language Pathologist
The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS)
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided speech and language therapy to school age students with Language Learning Disabilities and Speech and Language Impairment
- Implemented technology into therapy through the use of Kid blog.org, edmodo.com, and arcademics.com
- Used a variety of speech and language strategies to provide practice of IEP goals
- Created word problems to help students develop language processing skills in math
- Scaffold Core Curriculum to provide access to all students
- Documented Sessions and Progress
- Collaborated with teachers on lessons plans
- Worked with at risk students to get them on grade level with their speaking, writing and listening skills
- Collaborated and coached the classroom teachers to reach at risk students assists them with bringing students to grade level with their speaking, writing and listening skills
- Shared a depth of knowledge in differentiating curriculum and goals to met the linguistic needs of each student
Speech Language Pathologist
Synergy Rehab OT, PT, SLP LLC
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Provided feeding therapy to preschoolers
- Wrote quarter and annual reports for preschools
- Created theme based speech and language lessons and activities
- Delivered a push in and pull out model of therapy
- Consulted in team meetings
Speech Language Pathologist Independent Contractor
Green Key Resources
04.2011 - 09.2012
- Evaluated and managed young adult residents to achieve functional speech and language competency
- Wrote goals and methodologies to be tracked by residential staff to help facilitate achievement of goals
- Implemented programming to provide visual communication model to residents
- Tracked individual sessions in notes
- In-serviced staff on feeding concerns for residents and provide feeding therapy
- Ran social groups to provide pragmatically appropriate interactions among residents
- Wrote annual, semi annual and initial communication assessment of residents
Speech Language Pathologist Independent Contractor
Therapeutic Resources
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Feeding and cognitive therapy with consumers with CVA
- Speech therapy with consumers with MS
- Ongoing therapy with High School Students with autism and emotional disabilities
- Track progress with daily notes and progress reports
- Run social language groups based on current events
Independent Contractor Speech Language Pathologist
Mitchell Martin
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Contracted SLP provider for Birch Family Services in Nazareth Preschool
- Developed PECS system for four year old with Autism
- Provided pragmatic and play therapy for students with speech and language deficits
Home Based Speech Language Pathologist
Challenge
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Provided home based ongoing SLP service to the Early Intervention population
- Conducted FAP family training in language facilitating techniques
- Worked with children with Autism, Down's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy and Learning Center
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided center-based ongoing ST service to the E I and CPSE population
- Tracked progress with quarterly EI and CPSE reports
- Worked with children with autism, emotional disturbance, language delays Down's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
- Conducted speech /language evaluations for EI, E I transition and CPSE
- Used Prompt therapy for apraxic and dysarthic children
- Used TANGO (AAC device) with student with apraxia
- Conducted Parent Training Lectures on Play and Language
- Used Boardmaker to create communication visuals and guide to assist lesson plans and requesting within the classroom
Home Based Speech Language Pathologist
Personal Touch
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Provided early intervention speech services and Family Training according to Family as Partners for children in Queens
- Provided feeding therapy and oral motor therapy
- Implemented PECS program with Autistic children and severely speech delay children
Speech Language Pathologist and Evaluator
Birch Family Services
07.2004 - 08.2008
- Provided speech therapy in an integrated model for CPSE children and implemented PECS with EI children utilizing visual symbols to facilitate lessons and daily activities to foster communication with TEACCH and EI children
- Perform evaluations for CPSE and EI children in an arena/individual setting
Speech Language Pathologist CFY
Early Intervention Center of Queens
01.2004 - 07.2004
- Provided alternative communication systems for babies and infants with language delay and autism
- Treated infants in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) classrooms with trials for verbal imitation and requesting
- Integrated home-based and center-based therapy objectives at Family Trainings
- Performed initial evaluations on infants referred through Early Intervention program
- Created language lessons for classroom and caregivers to carryover with infants with language delay
- Modeled and initiated feeding techniques for caregivers and classroom staff working with children with sensory feeding issues
- Wrote evaluations, progress notes, lessons, rationales and family carryover reports in compliance with Early Intervention Regulations
Speech Teacher At PS 368@ 120
New York City Department of Education
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Provided articulation therapy for elementary students with emotional disturbance
- Incorporated behavioral plans with speech lesson for students with emotional disturbance
- Implemented Prompt System for students with Autism
- Conducted pragmatic language therapy for elementary students with emotional disturbance
Speech Teacher
PS 53K
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Provided therapeutic feeding to students with multiple handicaps
- Created functional communication system through Board maker
- Assisted students with hearing impairments with vocalization skills
- Facilitated literacy and vocabulary skills with students with learning disabilities
- Programmed augmentative devices
- Wrote triennial reports and created IEP goals
- Performed and evaluated speech and language testing for students who are nonverbal
Speech Language Pathology Internship III
Shield Institute
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Assisted Mentally Retarded adults with developing functional communication
- Provided individual speech and language therapy for a nonverbal adult with Cerebral Palsy through the use of her communication device the Dynamo
- Provided individual speech and language therapy for nonverbal hearing impaired adults using a picture book
- Created group lessons on music and culture to stimulate conversation in the classroom
Education
M.S. - Education
Adelphi University
New York, NY01.2002
B.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorder, Honors College
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY01.1999
Skills
- Speech Language Therapy
- Academic Tutoring
- Expertise in Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Specialized Educational Support
- Creative Content Strategy
- Educational Facilitation
- Pediatric Patient Care
- Case Management
- Teaching Development
- Autism Support Experience
- Toddler Development Support
- Data Entry Proficiency
- Crisis Management
- Early intervention
- Student Engagement Experience
- Content Creation
- Behavior Modification Strategies
- Cognitive Care Assistance
- Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
- Facilitating Group Therapy
- Advocating for Autism Spectrum Awareness
- Curriculum Design
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Professional Development
- Effective Communication Skills
- Program Development
- Diagnostic Pathology
- School-Based Learning
- Child Development Knowledge
- Strong Written Communication
- Collaborative Team Management
- Training Delivery
- Motivational Strategies
Accomplishments
- Achieved implementing the 2nd High School ASD Horizon Program in NYC Public Schools through effectively helping with developing the Social Curriculum for Adolescence.
- Supported team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- NYS TSHH, 09/01/06, Present
- EI Approval Letter, 07/01/05, Present
- Teaching Certificate, 07/01/24, 07/01/34
- Driver's License, 07/01/24, 07/01/34
- BLS Certification, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
- CPR Certification, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
- NYS SLP, 04/01/05, 06/30/25
- Speech Language Pathology License, 04/01/05, 06/30/25
Interests
Timeline
Horizon Autism Support School Based Coach
New York City Department of Education-Rockaway Park
11.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor/Consultant Speech Language Pathologist
Royal Care
08.2023 - Current
Content Creator (Storyteller)
We Are the Dream
04.2021 - 12.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
NYC Department of Education @ Channel View School For Research
08.2018 - Current
Per Session Speech Language Pathologist (Summer School)
NYC DOE District 75 Chapter 683 @ P4Q
07.2017 - 08.2017
Per Session Speech Language Pathologist Evaluator
NYC Department of Education @ Queens Plaza North @South Queens Community Schools
02.2016 - 06.2024
Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Teacher
New York City Department of Education @ Queens Alternate Learning Center
01.2015 - 06.2018
Speech Language Pathologist
The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS)
10.2013 - 01.2015
Speech Language Pathologist
Synergy Rehab OT, PT, SLP LLC
07.2012 - 10.2013
Speech Language Pathologist Independent Contractor
Green Key Resources
04.2011 - 09.2012
Independent Contractor Speech Language Pathologist
Mitchell Martin
07.2010 - 08.2010
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy and Learning Center
09.2009 - 06.2010
Home Based Speech Language Pathologist
Challenge
01.2009 - 07.2010
Speech Language Pathologist Independent Contractor
Therapeutic Resources
09.2008 - 08.2011
Home Based Speech Language Pathologist
Personal Touch
09.2006 - 10.2008
Speech Language Pathologist and Evaluator
Birch Family Services
07.2004 - 08.2008
Speech Language Pathologist CFY
Early Intervention Center of Queens
01.2004 - 07.2004
Speech Teacher At PS 368@ 120
New York City Department of Education
09.2002 - 06.2003
Speech Teacher
PS 53K
06.2001 - 08.2002
Speech Language Pathology Internship III
Shield Institute
01.2001 - 12.2001
B.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorder, Honors College
Adelphi University
- NYS TSHH, 09/01/06, Present
- EI Approval Letter, 07/01/05, Present
- Teaching Certificate, 07/01/24, 07/01/34
- Driver's License, 07/01/24, 07/01/34
- BLS Certification, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
- CPR Certification, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
- NYS SLP, 04/01/05, 06/30/25
- Speech Language Pathology License, 04/01/05, 06/30/25
M.S. - Education
Adelphi University
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