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Summer Farmer

Plano

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing, modeling and training efficient processes in the field of speech therapy. Known for problem solving ability while maintaining a collaborative approach and sense of fun in the work done.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Speech Pathologist

Allen Independent School District
09.2009 - Current
  • Hired and provided onboard training of all SLPs and SLP-A's in the district.
  • Led regular trainings in all aspects of school therapy for speech therapists as well as other special educators, interventionists and administrators
  • Maintained knowledge and inventory of current therapy and assessment materials and ensured timely purchasing of each to address the specific population of each campus
  • Enhanced personal and team growth by implementing regular feedback sessions with subsets of larger team as well as regular individual performance evaluations
  • Monitored and coached team performance with relation to timelines and state/federal requirements.
  • Developed and monitored action plans for addressing performance issues
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts by mediating discussions and promoting understanding.
  • Acted as administrator for campus based IEP meetings
  • Oversaw provision of Individual Service Plans for eligible students
  • Completed all campus based speech therapy tasks (evaluations, IEP development and meetings, therapy) when covering for for absent therapists or unfilled positions.

Campus Speech Pathologist

Allen Independent School District
08.2001 - 08.2009
  • Evaluated speech and language disorders to determine education eligibility
  • Improved communication skills by developing personalized therapy plans for clients.
  • Implemented IEP through intentional, targeted therapy sessions designed to efficiently meet student goals with minimal time away from classroom activities
  • Supported students in achieving communication goals, through collaboration with classroom teachers and families
  • Acted as assessment and special education representative for IEP meetings.
  • Provided community support and training through screeners, outreach program and school-wide parent trainings.

Additional Relevant Work Experience

Details Available On Request
06.1995 - Current
  • Contracted communication evaluations for various educational centers or private entities
  • Private therapist for individual students with a variety of communicative and behavioral needs
  • Lead Teacher for local preschool classrooms
  • Contracted data entry and analysis

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
05-2001

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
12-1998

Skills

  • Communication Assessment
  • SLP, SLP-A and Intern Supervision
  • Team Management and Training
  • IEP Development
  • Remote and In-Person Therapy: All Areas
  • Assistive Technology Use and Programming
  • Behavior Management (CPI)
  • Relevant Software (Google Suite, IEP/FIE Management)

Accomplishments

  • Received four district-wide awards for excellence in job performance and 'above and beyond' attitude in collaborating with campus and district staff
  • Secured multiple district grants to address student needs
  • Improved quality and accuracy of referrals to special education through campus education, creation of guidance documents and provision of strategies for classroom teachers.
  • Created a reference guide or compendium of information for district therapists which became a model for all job types in the Special Education department.

Certification

  • Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations License #100354
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Compentence
  • LAMP Certified

Timeline

Lead Speech Pathologist

Allen Independent School District
09.2009 - Current

Campus Speech Pathologist

Allen Independent School District
08.2001 - 08.2009

Additional Relevant Work Experience

Details Available On Request
06.1995 - Current

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

The University of Texas At Dallas

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology

The University of Texas At Dallas

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