STEPHANIE PARHAM
Solon,Ohio
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate team player with over 25 combined years of experience in educational and health care settings. Ready to integrate professional skills and background to serve patients and their families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
10.2014 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Positive Education Program (PEP)
08.2008 - 06.2012
- Provided phonics intervention and sight word training to improve functional literacy skills of clients served
- Consulted and collaborated with classroom staff to address language deficits related to life skills
- Participated in MFE, IEP, and treatment staffings for clients on caseload.
- Evaluated and treated high school students with emotional and behavioral disorders at a day treatment facility
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo Health Care
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided assessments and intervention for K-12 students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and Asperger’s in a charter school setting
- Prepared MFE and IEP documentation.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo Health Care
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Provide assessment and intervention for K-8 students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and Asperger’s in charter school settings
- Serviced elementary, middle, and high school students in Maple Heights City Schools
- Participated in all MFE, IEP, and IAT meetings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
PSI Affiliates, Inc.
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Provided assessments and intervention for elementary and Junior high school students in charter schools
- Additional Responsibilities included: writing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Multi-factored Evaluations (MFE) and consulting with parents and teachers.
Adult Trainer
Ohio Child Welfare Training Program
08.2002 - 10.2005
- Developed and conducted 3-6 hour trainings for foster and adoptive parents and caseworkers
- Trainings were specifically related to communication in the areas of speech, language, hearing, and oral motor skills.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Serviced children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder
- Specific responsibilities included assessment, direct therapy, and development and implementation of visual support to assist children with daily routines
- Experience included training for brushing and use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Worked in collaboration with special education teachers, occupational therapists, and a behavior specialist.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cleveland Clinic Home Care
06.2000 - 01.2001
- Assess and treat adult patients with neurological, cognitive, and age-related disorders
- Services were provided in the home environment following a referral from physicians, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals
- Therapy services were provided in collaboration with occupational therapists, medical social workers, physical therapists, health aides, dieticians, and nurses.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Easter Seals Northeast Ohio
03.2000 - 01.2001
- Provide speech, hearing, and vision screenings for pre-schools in the Greater Cleveland area
- Conducted summer therapy at Metzenbaum School to service children with Down ’s syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, articulation, and language disorders
- Serviced children with autism from the Early Intervention Center at Bolton Elementary School in Lyndhurst, Ohio.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ministerial Day Care/Head Start
08.1998 - 01.2000
- Provided evaluation and treatment for Head Start children
- Created language lessons for the classroom to stimulate increased development of age-appropriate communication skills
- Responsible for training sessions with teaching staff related to speech/language development and disorders
- Trained nutritionists regarding potential swallowing disorders in children.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Meridia Home Health
03.1995 - 08.1998
- Responsibilities included assessment and treatment of adult population with deficits resulting from cognitive, neurological, and/or age-related diagnoses
- Patients were serviced in the home environment following hospitalization, rehabilitation, or direct referral from a primary physician
- Participated in multidisciplinary teams in conjunction with physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, medical social workers, and dieticians.
Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY)
Diva Associates
01.1994 - 03.1995
- Diagnosed and treated preschool, school age, and adult populations in clinic, Head Start, and group home settings
- Provided individualized speech, language, and hearing intervention to preschoolers in Head Start programs
- Conducted language stimulation groups within individual classrooms.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia05.1991
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity and Innovation
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Relationship Building
- Patient Education
- Effective Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
10.2014 - 06.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo Health Care
09.2012 - 06.2014
Speech-Language Pathologist
Positive Education Program (PEP)
08.2008 - 06.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
Invo Health Care
09.2006 - 06.2008
Speech-Language Pathologist
PSI Affiliates, Inc.
08.2003 - 08.2006
Adult Trainer
Ohio Child Welfare Training Program
08.2002 - 10.2005
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau
01.2001 - 08.2002
Speech-Language Pathologist
Cleveland Clinic Home Care
06.2000 - 01.2001
Speech-Language Pathologist
Easter Seals Northeast Ohio
03.2000 - 01.2001
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ministerial Day Care/Head Start
08.1998 - 01.2000
Speech-Language Pathologist
Meridia Home Health
03.1995 - 08.1998
Speech-Language Pathologist (CFY)
Diva Associates
01.1994 - 03.1995
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Hampton University
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