Tami Cohen
Jericho,NY
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience and a solid reputation for organization, compassion, and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support students' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist/Independent Contractor
NEW YORK THERAPY PLACEMENT SERVICES
Port Jefferson Station, NY
02.2010 - Current
- Provide speech language therapy in individual and group settings for students from the ages of 5 to 21 years with a variety of special needs in a school setting
- Caseload includes: Speech and Language Impairment, Articulation and Phonological Process Disorders, Pragmatic Deficits, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Multiple Disabilities
- Proficient in utilizing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, including Proloquo2Go and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), to support effective communication for individuals with speech and language challenges
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement therapy schedules, ensuring coordination with various professionals and alignment with classroom schedules.
- Evaluate progress as mandated by students' individualized education plans
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language reevaluations in compliance with mandated three-year intervals
- Attend and participate in CSE meetings
- Submit annual review reports and input goals into IEP direct
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Speech Pathologist
LIFELINE CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Queens Village, NY
09.1994 - 09.1998
- Provided speech therapy services to children ages two- 5 years with a variety of developmental disabilities
- Formulated annual progress reports and IEP goals
- Participated in weekly case conferences involving a multidisciplinary team
- Responsible for the supervision and continued education of a speech pathology graduate student
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
New York University
01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Teachers of Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Ithaca College
01.1992
Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Multicultural Sensitivity
Patience and Tolerance
Therapeutic Techniques
Creativity and Innovation
Technology proficiency
Organizational Skills
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), ASHA
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, New York
- PROMPT Trained
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist/Independent Contractor
NEW YORK THERAPY PLACEMENT SERVICES
02.2010 - Current
Speech Pathologist
LIFELINE CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
09.1994 - 09.1998
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Teachers of Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Ithaca College