Tara Yoder
Katy
Summary
Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in assessing and treating communication disorders across diverse populations. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance speech, language, and cognitive abilities. Demonstrated ability to build strong rapport with patients, leading to improved outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Contributed to multidisciplinary teams by sharing insights and strategies that support overall patient care. Embracing the philosophy of life-long learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapy 2000
Houston
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed clients' speech and language skills using standardized evaluation tools.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care for clients.
- Educated families on speech-language disorders and recommended strategies for home practice.
- Assisted in the development of augmentative and alternative communication systems.
- Supervised SLPAs and CF's to ensure proper treatment and assessment.
- Demonstrated workflow efficiency in creating own schedule
SLP Graduate Clinician
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City
08.2020 - 05.2022
- iLEAP (Interprofessional Language Enrichment and Pre-Kindergarten Program) conducted activities with fellow students to assist in language development and treatment for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder.
- Central High Elementary School - experience treating children with speech and language impairments via telehealth; attended virtual IEP meetings, and assisted in creating goals.
- Cleft Palate Clinic- evaluated children with cleft lip and palate and relayed information regarding speech and language development to interprofessional colleagues, including physicians, orthopedic surgeons, dentists, and geneticists.
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Clinic - performed in-depth testing and treatment of children from ages 5 to 18 with CAPD.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2020
Skills
- Augmentative communication
- Telehealth services
- Collaborative treatment
- Supervision practices
- Adaptability in therapy
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Family education
- Cultural awareness
- Neurodiversity-affirming practices
- Gestalt language processing
- Workflow efficiency
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate
Timeline
Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist
Therapy 2000
06.2022 - Current
SLP Graduate Clinician
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Oklahoma State University