SONIA AMES
Southampton,MA
Summary
Dynamic Bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist with 20+ years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Springfield Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Conduct speech and language evaluations (in Spanish and in English) for preschool through 12th Grade throughout the district
- Supervise speech and language assistants
- Devise speech and language goals for children as deemed necessary and attend IEP meetings
- Collaborate with teachers, team leaders, and other professionals regarding children being tested or children who are on my assistants’ caseload
- Log and/or approve services for billing purposes/reimbursement to the school district
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
So To Speak, P.C.
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Conducted speech and language evaluations (bilingual, if necessary) for children
- Created speech and language therapy goals and objectives specific to the needs of each child
- Provided therapy for children in their dominant language at their home or daycare center
- Educated parents/caregivers about normal speech and language development and provided information and suggestions for carryover activities at home, in order to help facilitate their child’s communication development (this includes modeling activities/providing suggestions and observing the actions performed by the parents while providing feedback for improvement)
- Billed for services rendered and provided monthly summary reports for agencies involved
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Therapy Associates
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Evaluated and provided therapy for children under the age of five within their home setting
- Consulted with case workers and organizations involved to better service each child and their specific needs
- Provided education for parents, of therapeutic activities, to establish carryover during the week
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Alamance-Burlington Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided speech and language evaluations for children from Kindergarten through 3rd grade in English and/or in Spanish
- Established therapy goals and objectives to establish Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children
- Provided therapy for children in English (with Spanish support as necessary) tailored to each child’s individual needs: articulation, language, and social skills
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Administered Spanish/English formal evaluations to assess pediatric patients’ speech, language, and cognitive abilities
- Formulated evaluation reports based on testing results and documented detailed information regarding a patient’s history
- Scheduled appointments and billed for services rendered
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Woburn Public Schools
10.2007 - 12.2007
- Administered formal evaluations to assess speech and language skills in middle school and H.S students
- Completed evaluation reports and generated IEP goals and objectives
- Attended IEP meetings and collaborated with school staff and families
Bilingual Speech-language Pathologist
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Conducted formal and informal speech and language testing for school aged children in English and/or in Spanish
- Wrote evaluation reports and established therapy goals and objectives
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to establish Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for children
- Provided therapy for children in English/Spanish tailored to each child’s individual needs: articulation, language, and social skills
- Supervised speech therapists and/or assistants to ensure appropriate therapy activities for specific goals and objectives
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
May Center for Early Intervention
03.2004 - 07.2007
- Provided children with speech-language therapy within a home or daycare setting and completed required documentation
- Evaluated speech-language skills and developed appropriate long and short term goals
- Educated parents/caregivers about normal speech and language development and provided suggestions for carryover activities at home, in order to help facilitate a child’s communication development
- Consulted with case managers to ensure adequate and appropriate intervention and/or referral for additional services
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Baystate Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2005
- Administered Spanish/English speech, language, and cognitive evaluations for outpatient/inpatient pediatric population
- Translated/interpreted information for Spanish speaking families and provided information regarding language development
- Managed pediatric speech and language therapy caseload, including documentation
- Devised patient-specific communication boards using Boardmaker
- Communicated with other specialists and agencies to coordinate treatment services
Education
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.2003
B. S., Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.2001
Associate Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences -
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA05.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, E-mail, Boardmaker, Assistive Technology
- Bilingual; Spanish/English
Certification
ASHA Certified, Massachusetts Professional License, Massachusetts Educator License
Timeline
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Springfield Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
So To Speak, P.C.
08.2009 - 08.2011
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Children’s Therapy Associates
09.2008 - 08.2009
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Alamance-Burlington Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2009
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Woburn Public Schools
10.2007 - 12.2007
Bilingual Speech-language Pathologist
Holyoke Public Schools
09.2005 - 10.2007
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
06.2005 - 03.2008
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
May Center for Early Intervention
03.2004 - 07.2007
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Baystate Medical Center
05.2003 - 05.2005
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Massachusetts
B. S., Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Massachusetts
Associate Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences -
Holyoke Community College
ASHA Certified, Massachusetts Professional License, Massachusetts Educator License
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