Sydney Parker
Oxford,MS
Summary
Dedicated 2nd-year Speech-Language Pathology graduate student with experience providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and adult clients. My clinical experiences have challenged and shaped me into the clinician I am today, teaching me the value of time, effort, advocacy, and counseling in making a meaningful impact on clients' lives. I have seen firsthand how patient-centered therapy can inspire change, such as helping a client with Parkinson's, initially resistant to therapy, engage meaningfully and express gratitude for his progress. Committed to applying evidence-based practice while creating strong relationships.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Aphasia Research
University of Mississippi
- Assisted in research examining language performance and communication outcomes in individuals with aphasia
- Supported data collection, scoring, and organization of research materials
- Conducted literature review on aphasia and neurogenic communication disorders
- Collaborated with faculty and student researchers to interpret findings and prepare documentation
Graduate Clinician Mentor
Mississippi University for Women
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Selected to mentor an incoming graduate student
- Provided guidance on clinic procedures, treatment planning, and academic organization
Graduate Clinician
Mississippi University for Women
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and adult clients under ASHA-certified supervision
- Developed individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Experience with articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, voice, social communication, cognitive-communication, and apraxia of speech
- Provided VNEST intervention for aphasia and supported adult neurogenic rehabilitation
- AAC intervention experience, including implementation of LAMP principles
- Pediatric feeding experience with supervised assessment and treatment
- Collaborated on goal writing, progress monitoring, and treatment documentation
Research Assistant
Hyejin Park, University of Mississippi
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Accurately recorded session events, communication attempts, and interaction patterns for research analysis
- Assisted with data organization, transcription, and preparation of research materials
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2022
Skills
- Interpersonal & professional communication: Skilled at building rapport with clients of all ages, collaborating with caregivers, and effectively communicating therapy goals and progress
- Clinical documentation & organization: Proficient in writing clear, detailed therapy notes, progress reports, and treatment plans; strong time management for balancing multiple caseloads
- Therapy experience: Delivered evidence-based interventions for articulation, language, fluency, voice, social-pragmatic skills, apraxia, and aphasia; implemented AAC strategies to support communication goals
- Evidence-based practice: Knowledgeable in applying research-supported strategies, analyzing outcomes, and adjusting therapy to meet individualized client needs
Certification
- LSVT LOUD Certified
- MOCHA Certified
- MBSImP Certified
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Graduate Clinician
Mississippi University for Women
08.2024 - 05.2026
Graduate Clinician Mentor
Mississippi University for Women
01.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Hyejin Park, University of Mississippi
08.2021 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Aphasia Research
University of Mississippi
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Mississippi