Taylor Boykin
Mobile,AL
Summary
An exceptionally passionate speech pathology graduate student, eager to contribute my expertise through individualized treatments in order to leave a meaningful impact on diverse populations. Comprehensive understanding of speech and language disorders, and extensive experience in developing individualized therapy plans, addressing patients' needs, and working on a multidisciplinary team to provide evidenced-based intervention to clients with varying disabilities in a variety of settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Clinician
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula, MS
01.2024 - Current
- Completing an internship program in the acute care/outpatient setting, gaining hands-on experience in assessing and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
- Assisted with instrumental swallowing assessments, including fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and modified barium swallow studies (MBSS), under the supervision of licensed SLPs.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, cognition, and swallowing function.
- Conducted bedside swallow evaluations and provided recommendations for diet modifications, compensatory strategies, and dysphagia management techniques.
- Educated patients and their families on communication strategies, dysphagia precautions, and home exercise programs to support carryover of therapy goals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in medical documentation, including evaluation reports, progress notes, and treatment reports.
Graduate Clinician
Longleaf Elementary School
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with a diverse team of professionals, including teachers, special education staff, and parents, to assess and address the speech and language needs of students.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to identify speech and language disorders, contributing to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve students' communication skills, focusing on articulation, language comprehension, and social communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans.
Graduate Clinician
USM Speech and Hearing Clinic
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided diagnostic evaluations, standardized assessments, hearing screenings, and provided treatment to address patient needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to treat articulation disorders, phonological awareness, literacy awareness, and Autism Spectrum Disorder for clients ages 4 -25.
- Curated weekly therapy plans, progress reports, and treatment reports in an EMR system.
- Collaborated with families and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology And Audiology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2022
Skills
- Assessment & Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Holistic Patient Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Counseling and Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- American Sign Language
Work experience
Graduate Assistant | The Children's Center for Communication & Development|-Hattiesburg, MS | 08/2022-05/2023
- Completed a dynamic graduate assistantship program specializing in early intervention services for children with complex communication disorders.
- Conducted screenings and comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication concerns in children aged birth to five years old.
- Implemented evidence-based practice to target speech production, language comprehension, expressive language skills, social communication, play skills, and pre-literacy skills.
- Assisted in neonatal intensive care(NICU) unit follow-up sessions.
- Collaborated closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop family-centered goals and individualized intervention plans to promote communication development and enhance overall functioning.
- Used Augmentative Alternative Communication Devices to facilitate communication among clients.
Academic Involvement
Founder, President, Mentor | BRIDGE (Building Relationships for Inclusion, Growth, & Equity) | 01/2023-Present
- Founder of a graduate student organization that aims to foster mentorship, resources, and education to speech pathology and audiology minority students at the University of Southern Mississippi.
- Conducted the application process for mentees applying for the academic scholarships provided by the organization.
- Provided mentorship and professional guidance to undergraduate students, regarding the graduate school application process.
Collaborative Research Presentation | The Children’s Center and William Carey University| 09/2022-03/2023
- Completed a 2-semester process of critically appraising a research article surrounding the effects of peer modeling in school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Completed assignments and presented findings in collaboration with Doctor of Physical Therapy students at William Carey University.
Professional Development
- Attendee, Mississippi Speech-Hearing Association Conference, Flowood, Ms, September 2023
- Attendee, The Children's Center: Spring Institute on Neurodiversity Affirming Services, Hattiesburg, MS, February 2023
- Attendee, American Speech-Hearing Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, November 2022
Accomplishments
- Outstanding SLP Graduate Clinician, MSHA, September 2023
- Hall of Fame Recipient, USM, March 2022
- Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student,USM Speech and Hearing Sciences, March 2022
- Miss Southern Miss, USM, October 2021-2022
Timeline
Graduate Clinician
Singing River Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Clinician
Longleaf Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Clinician
USM Speech and Hearing Clinic
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology And Audiology
The University of Southern Mississippi
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