Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Tara Williams

Ocean View

Summary

Flexible professional with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with several years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech and Language Pathologist

Northfield Community School
Northfield
09.2013 - Current
  • Provided individualized therapy plans to meet the needs of each student.
  • Implemented AAC devices for clients who had difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
  • Conducted assessments of students's speech, language, and cognitive-communication.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services between different providers.
  • Designed activities that were fun yet effective for motivating clients during therapy sessions.
  • Assisted in developing augmentative and alternative communication systems for those who are nonverbal or have limited verbal abilities.
  • Educated families about appropriate use of assistive technology devices such as iPads.
  • Advised parents on how to foster language development in young children at home.
  • Attended continuing education courses to stay current with best practices in the field.
  • Facilitated group sessions designed to address communicative challenges faced by individuals with special needs.
  • Developed individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior and speech problems.

Education

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Stockton University
Absecon, NJ
05-2015

Skills

  • Individualized therapy
  • AAC implementation
  • Speech assessments
  • Cognitive-communication evaluation
  • Collaboration with staff members
  • Effective organization

Accomplishments

  • I was named educational support staff member of the year in 2024.

Affiliations

  • I am a marathon runner and complete 2 full marathons a year.

Certification

  • I am a member of ASHA and I have my CCC's.

Timeline

Speech and Language Pathologist

Northfield Community School
09.2013 - Current

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Stockton University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE