Stacy Matherne
Marrero,LA
Summary
Reliable educator/office manager and licensed speech therapy assistant with both bachelor of liberal arts and education and background in office coordination of a busy medical facility. Very Friendly and a team player with 24 years of experience in educational leadership and management skills with the ability to coordinate and oversea all employee progression and performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
lopez addison therapy, LLC
Metairie, LA
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented augmentative communication systems such as picture boards or sign language when necessary.
- Conducted therapeutic activities such as vocal exercises and oral motor drills.
- Provided instruction on speech production techniques to improve articulation accuracy.
- Performed clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and filing paperwork.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on social communication skills.
- Educated families about communication disorders and the best ways to support individuals affected by them.
- Observed and documented client progress during therapy sessions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management issues related to clients.
- Instructed caregivers on strategies for managing communication difficulties in home settings.
- Maintained current knowledge of trends in the field through continuing education courses or seminars.
- Prepared materials for use in therapy sessions including worksheets, games and activities.
- Monitored patients' response to treatment interventions and modified approaches accordingly.
- Maintained records of patient information including evaluations, treatments, progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, psychologists and medical staff to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Assisted Speech-Language Pathologist in the development of individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Provided support to clients by creating a positive learning environment, engaging them in conversation and providing feedback on their performance.
- Assisted patients with determining, planning for and achieving individual treatment goals.
- Collected and compiled data to document client performance and assess program quality.
- Documented client progress with SOAP notes.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
- Advocated for patient needs and implemented personalized treatment plans to maximize effectiveness.
Office Manager
Hand in Hand Therapy & Tutoring, LLC
Fairhope, AL
10.2021 - Current
- I am in charge of getting orders from physicians offices, looking up ICD-10 codes and inputting patient information into fusion computer program, taking payments using square and inputting all billing and receiving information for all patients.
Speech Therapist/teacher
Self Own Business
Cut Off, LA
04.2015 - Current
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Use ABA therapy for patients
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks
- Maintain a schedule and caseload that is both beneficial to the student, parent and myself.
Teacher
Lafourche Parish School System
01.2011 - Current
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
- Used ABA therapy on students
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Speech therapy assistant
Lafourche Parish School Board
Cut Off, LA
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives
- Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities
- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality
- Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials
- Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance
- Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs
- Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
Speech Therapy Assistant
The Therapy Group, Inc
Larose, LA
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives
- Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities
- Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality
- Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials
- Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance
- Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs
- Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
Education
Speech Language Pathology License -
06.2024
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Speech pathology and audiology
University of Southwestern Louisiana now known
01.1996
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School
01.1990
Certifications and Licenses Speech Language Pathology assistant -
Skills Administration and Management Time Management Personnel and Human Resources Clerical Customer and Personal Service Instructing Coordination Management of Material Resources Active Learning Education and -
Skills
- Individualized treatment plans
- Parent Education
- Data Collection
- Group Therapy
- Progress Monitoring
- Collaboration with SLP
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Speech Assessment
- Oral Motor Exercises
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Early intervention
- Receptive Language
- Expressive Language
- Social Skills Training
- Augmentative Communication
- Phonological Awareness
- Language Intervention
- Records Maintenance
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Data Compilation
- Professional Demeanor
- Family Education
- Effective Communication
- Materials Preparation
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Treatment Documentation
- Goal Setting
- Performance Tracking
- Apraxia knowledge
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Goal setting and planning
- Progress Documentation
- Time management abilities
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Speech-language assistant license exp. 6-30-25
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
lopez addison therapy, LLC
09.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Hand in Hand Therapy & Tutoring, LLC
10.2021 - Current
Speech Therapist/teacher
Self Own Business
04.2015 - Current
Teacher
Lafourche Parish School System
01.2011 - Current
Speech therapy assistant
Lafourche Parish School Board
01.2002 - 01.2010
Speech Therapy Assistant
The Therapy Group, Inc
01.1996 - 01.2002
Speech Language Pathology License -
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Speech pathology and audiology
University of Southwestern Louisiana now known
High School Diploma -
South Lafourche High School
Certifications and Licenses Speech Language Pathology assistant -
Skills Administration and Management Time Management Personnel and Human Resources Clerical Customer and Personal Service Instructing Coordination Management of Material Resources Active Learning Education and -
Speech-language assistant license exp. 6-30-25
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