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Susan Ruzzo, MS CCC-SLP

Westerly,RI

Summary

Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at Bend-LaPine Schools, adept in IEP development and fostering compassionate client relationships. Excelled in enhancing speech and language services through innovative tele-practice and diagnostic evaluations, significantly improving student outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional active listening and therapy application skills, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and progress.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

School Based Clinician

Solient Health
02.2023 - 06.2024

1. Managed technology for efficient daily tele-practice service delivery

2. Created and ran groups for effective speech and language services for students in the following designations: intellectual disabled and autism.

3. Served students at the middle school level and young adults in transition after High,

4. utilized on line materials program for effective service delivery

5. Participated in PPT meetings and wrote and developed IEPs for all students served.

6. Created and implemented diagnostic evaluations for further understanding of students disabilities.

7. Wrote and uploaded diagnostic reports.

Owner/SLP Clinic

Bend Speech & Language Clinic
05.2009 - 06.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

School Based Speech/Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Bend-LaPine Schools
09.1994 - 06.2004
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of cognitive-linguistic skills, enabling targeted treatments and measurable progress tracking.
  • Designed engaging group therapy activities that fostered peer interaction and enhanced social communication skills among participants.
  • Mentored graduate students during clinical placements, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Contributed to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives through active participation in staff meetings and committees.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05.1988

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Active Listening
  • Compassionate responses
  • Applicable therapy practices
  • Adept at communication with families as well as other professionals
  • Articulation therapy
  • diagnostic evaluation skills and report writing
  • developing and maintaining treatment plans
  • language and social skills therapy
  • reading comprehension
  • sentence structure development
  • discharge care

Timeline

School Based Clinician

Solient Health
02.2023 - 06.2024

Owner/SLP Clinic

Bend Speech & Language Clinic
05.2009 - 06.2021

School Based Speech/Certified Speech Language Pathologist

Bend-LaPine Schools
09.1994 - 06.2004

Master of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Marketing

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Susan Ruzzo, MS CCC-SLP