Sydni Rapson
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with documented success providing speech and language support using augmentative communication devices and tools to enhance communication and language skills. Assists patients with speech and language impairments in healthcare and school-based settings to facilitate treatment options. My career goal is to emphasize on helping those with disabilities gain as much independence as possible, learning how to use their voice. Colorado certification and Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SLPA
Spectra Centers, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
- Providing direct therapy services addressing treatment goals developed by the supervising SLP to meet the needs of the student, patient, client, and family's unique communication and language needs.
- Design educational materials with an emphasis on multiple students' speech goals for SPED teachers.
- Engage in community outreach to determine areas of need for social engagement for individuals with IDD/Autism, by going on community outings.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and peer learning among participants.
- Documenting student, patient, or client performance (e.g., collecting data and calculating percentages for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and reporting this information to the supervising SLP promptly.
- Programming augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
SLPA/Educational Therapy
2xceptional Speec Language And Educational Therapy
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide individualized, research-based speech, language, and educational therapy in a fun and functional way.
- Providing in-person and Telehealth therapy to children with disabilities
- Supported the lead Speech-Language Pathologist in evaluating and diagnosing speech, language, and hearing disorders among patients.
- Working with teachers to develop an effective teaching method for each student
- Enhanced communication skills by conducting individualized speech therapy sessions for children with language disorders.
- Designing a curriculum that is age-appropriate for clients with severe language impairments.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
CU Boulder Motor Speech Lab
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Contributed to the completion of multiple research projects, managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Working with individuals with various communication styles, including ASL, voice disorders, and communication devices.
- Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
- Participated in regular lab meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions for ongoing projects.
Internship SLPA Program
Denver South High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Applies positive procedures for physical management and support (e.g., wait-time, visuals, timers) during interactions with students
- Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating program data collection methods.
- Provides culturally and developmentally appropriate behavioral reinforcement given student-specific factors (e.g., developmental age, emotional regulation, goals)
- Providing treatment through a variety of service delivery models (e.g., individual, group, classroom-based, home-based, co-treatment with other disciplines).
President/Volunteer Coordinator
CU Boulder NSSLHA
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervise activities and events of all activities.
- Streamlined communication between volunteers, staff, and partner organizations to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Preside chapter meetings.
- Strengthened community bonds by organizing and leading volunteer initiatives.
Nanny
Self-employed
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate the development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as STEM, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage the intellectual development of children.
Summer Teacher
Summer Camp/ Self Employed
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
- Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review
- Organize and lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
- Provide various materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
Lead Behavior Therapist
Milestones Developmental Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Analyzing behaviors in individuals with ASD/learning disabilities
- Administrative tasks - schedules, billing, answering phone calls, trainings
- Observe and evaluate clients' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health, by taking accurate data
- Plan and supervise clinic projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide clients in learning from those activities.
Corporate Admin Behavior Technician
Center For Autism and Related Disorders
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with disabilities
- Time management skills for coordinating projects and meetings.
- Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems
- Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development
- Communicate with children with verbal and Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Special Education Admin
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2026
SLHS - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
Boulder, CO12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Special Education
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY San Marcos
05.2019
Skills
- Basic Knowledge of ASL
- Customer service
- Time management
- Leadership
- Self motivated
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Efficient at adapting educational materials based on student
- Microsoft Office
- Augmentative communication devices
- Empathy and compassion
- Data Collection
- Speech Assessment
Certification
- ASHA 2020 Certification
- CDE SLPA
- Behavior Therapist
- CPR certified and First Aid certified
- DDRC State-Approved GO4IT Universal Training
- AAC and GLP provider
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
SLPA
Spectra Centers, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
SLPA/Educational Therapy
2xceptional Speec Language And Educational Therapy
12.2022 - 05.2023
Internship SLPA Program
Denver South High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
President/Volunteer Coordinator
CU Boulder NSSLHA
08.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Behavior Therapist
Milestones Developmental Center
09.2020 - 08.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
CU Boulder Motor Speech Lab
08.2020 - 12.2022
Summer Teacher
Summer Camp/ Self Employed
05.2020 - 08.2022
Corporate Admin Behavior Technician
Center For Autism and Related Disorders
10.2019 - 06.2020
Nanny
Self-employed
08.2019 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Special Education Admin
University of Northern Colorado
SLHS - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
Associate of Applied Science - Special Education
TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY San Marcos
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