Sherry Priestaf
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Focused Speech Language Pathologist Assistant offering 1 year of experience and a passion for patient care. Well-organized and detail-oriented with a hardworking mindset. Desiring a long-term position with a growing group.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
HealthStar Family Rehabilitation Center
Humble , TX
06.2023 - Current
- Provide speech and language therapy to pediatric patients
- Collaborate with other health professionals to ensure optimal care for patients
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress through documentation and data entry
- Educate parents or caregivers on activities they can use at home to reinforce goals being worked on by pediatric patients
- Participate in continuing education courses related to speech pathology practices.
Life Skills Trainer
The Mentor Network
Benton , AR
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist in delivery of services during therapy sessions
- Supported people with traumatic brain injuries in building multi-faceted skill set to promote independence and self-confidence
- Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills
- Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities
Accessibility Coordinator
Sources for Community Independent Living Services
Fayetteville , AR
09.2001 - 07.2018
- Managed bathroom modification/wheelchair ramp building programs with over 250 projects completed
- Managed/Lead Teacher of Living Well with a Disability class
- Managed financial records for 1,000 school-to-work transition students
- Co-managed Americans with Disabilities Act Title III accessibility survey program
- Authored and co-authored grants for $212,900 for bathroom modification/wheelchair ramp program
Special Needs Ministry Coordinator
Central United Methodist Church
Fayetteville , AR
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Recruited, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals
- Created theme nights for monthly Parents' Night Out
- Supervised and assisted children in Sunday School Classes
Learning Disabilities Resource Room Teacher
Rogers Public Schools
Rogers , AR
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and emotional disabilities
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
- Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Provided emotional support to students and families
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05-2022
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-1996
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Experienced in working with patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Efficient at adapting to changing demands of children's needs
- Experienced in working with children and adults with Traumatic Brain Injury
- Adept at using AAC devices
- Experienced in completing electronic patient records
- CPR/First Aid certified
Certification
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant Licensure through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation- 10/24
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
HealthStar Family Rehabilitation Center
06.2023 - Current
Life Skills Trainer
The Mentor Network
10.2019 - 08.2020
Special Needs Ministry Coordinator
Central United Methodist Church
04.2015 - 10.2015
Accessibility Coordinator
Sources for Community Independent Living Services
09.2001 - 07.2018
Learning Disabilities Resource Room Teacher
Rogers Public Schools
08.1996 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Master of Science - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Western Illinois University
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant Licensure through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation- 10/24
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