Sydney Bhandari
Nashville,TN
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic graduate student seeking a Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Private practice setting to gain additional experiences in treatment and evaluation of speech and language disorders and provide patients and families with exceptional therapy services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
KidPro LLC
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations and developed session plans for ages two to six years old
- Utilized the following Evidence Based Practices for the areas of: Expressive/ Receptive Language - Discrete Trial Training, expansions, recasts, narrative interventions; Articulation: Cycles Approach, Minimal Pairs, Auditory Bombardment, Naturalistic Intervention, Integrated Phonological Awareness (IPA); AAC: Proloquo2go, LAMP, Core words, TD snap
- Worked with diverse populations such as ASD, Down Syndrome, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Cerebral Palsy, and Global Developmental Delay
- Collaborated with Occupational therapists, ABA therapists, and parents to ensure optimal care.
Graduate Student Clinician
Nashville Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted individual and group therapy for individuals with cognitive, swallowing and language deficits
- Worked with populations such as Aphasia, TBI's, Dementia, Dysphagia, Cerebral Palsy, and Hard of Hearing
- Utilized the following Evidence Based Practices: Aphasia: Syntax treatments - Semantic Feature Analysis, Word Retrieval Cueing Strategies; Dementia - Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Environmental modifications; Dysphagia - Diet modifications, Maneuvers, Positioning
- Administered screens and evaluations such as the Brief Inventory of Mental Status (BIMS), St
- Louis University of Mental Status (SLUMS), Western Aphasia Battery (WAB), Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA)
- Co-treated with OT and PT.
Graduate Student Clinician
Mt. Juliet Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Serviced elementary and preschool at 2 different locations with a caseload of 101 students
- Worked with a diverse population including 3 bilingual students, ASD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, TBI's
- Collected informal data such as Play-based observation, classroom observation, and language sampling
- Administered and analyzed data using diagnostic tests such as: Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-2, Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language, Preschool Language Scale-5
- Incorporated the following EBP into interventions: Vertical Structuring and Expansion, modeling, recasts, social skill groups, and social stories
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, parents and Occupational Therapists, and School Psychologists to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Nanny
Private Family
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Drove them to all activities, including sports, therapy, and social engagements
Graduate Student Clinician
Virtual Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Tri 1
- Clinical Practicum Provided treatment via teletherapy for children with communication disorders unable to attend therapy inpatient or in home health services.
- Improved communication skills in clients through targeted speech and language therapy techniques.
Daycare Supervisor
Premier Fitness
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Played and supervised children while their parents worked out
- Addressed behavioral challenges proactively through clear expectations setting coupled with consistent reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented creative play-based learning experiences that catered to diverse interests within the group while promoting critical thinking skills among participants.
- Maintained an organized, well-kept, and safe space.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of St Augustine For Health Sciences
Austin, TX04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville05.2022
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Self-Directed
- Adaptive
- Problem Solver
- Strong Intrapersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
Skills Certifications
- Intermediate Spanish
- SLPA Certified
- CPR Certified
- MOCA certified
- Beginner ASL
- OSHA/ Elder Abuse
- Transfer Training
- SALT (language sampling)
Degrees
- M.S. Speech-Language Pathology, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, 04/01/24
- B.A. Speech Language Pathology/Audiology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 05/01/22, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Development
- ASHA Member
- ASHA 2024 Speech Sound Disorders Conference in Schools
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
Nashville Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
01.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Mt. Juliet Elementary
08.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Virtual Clinic
08.2022 - 12.2022
Nanny
Private Family
06.2022 - 06.2023
Daycare Supervisor
Premier Fitness
01.2018 - 01.2021
KidPro LLC
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of St Augustine For Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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