Taylor SKOWRONSKI
Watertown,CT
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Watertown Public Schools
Watertown, CT
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Followed lesson plans set forth by Speech-Language Pathologist
- Provided direct treatment services to students under the supervision of a certified Speech-Language Pathologist
- Adapted instructional materials as determined by student needs and abilities
- Assisted in maintaining student records, collecting data, and preparing reports/notes
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Assisted in RTI processes by monitoring student progress and data collection
Paraprofessional- Category 1
John Trumbull Primary School
Watertown, CT
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Participated in IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
- Followed all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Established supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
- Balanced supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
- Modified tasks in live time as needed
Preschool Teacher
Rise and Shine Nursery
Watertown, CT
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Taught and ensured children have required skills and basic knowledge for kindergarten
- Ensured students participate in positive educational lessons and activities, while simultaneously promoting a fun and safe environment
- Helped to develop and strengthen students' social and problem- solving skills
- Created activities related to the current curriculum that hold both students' interest and attention
- Continuously strived to improve processes to optimize students' learning experiences
- Communicated well with students, their parents, and fellow staff, thus creating a healthy work community
- Promoted good behavior, while attempting to disengage bad behavior
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Connecticut State University
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University
05.2022
Associates Degree - General Studies
Naugatuck Valley Community College
12.2020
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Southern Connecticut State University Center for Communication Disorders, New Haven, CT
- Conduct weekly sessions with clients to provide treatment for a diverse range of diagnoses (Aphasia, Cognitive Communication Deficits, Mixed Receptive- Expressive Language Disorder, etc.), level of acuity, and ages
- Evaluate adult and pediatric clients and provide reports on findings; administered the OASES, ISSI-4, GFTA-3, BDAE, Boston Naming Test, RCBA, KLPA-3, etc.
- Write treatment plans, therapy progress reports, weekly SOAP notes, and weekly session plans
Edgewood Pre-K Academy, Bristol, CT
- Implemented therapy sessions weekly to target student specific IEP goals/SRBI targets, including articulation, fluency, and language comprehension
- Utilized evidence-based practices to inform therapy approaches and interventions.
- Conducted assessments/screeners for students with speech and language disorders to identify needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Documented data and adapted interventions based on student performance and feedback
- Collaborated with teachers and families to integrate therapy goals into classroom activities
- Integrated assistive technology and speech therapy applications into sessions to support diverse learning needs
SLP Clinical Observations
Participated in 25+ guided observation hours utilizing MasterClinician
Certification
- Lingraphica Certification (November 2024)
- MoCA Cognitive Assessment Certificate of Completion 2024
- MBSIMP- Training and Learning Zone (February 2024)
- CITI Program- Social & Behavioral Research Certification (May 2024)
- LEARDERSproject- Grammar Function for a Pluralistic Society Certification (September 2023)
- CPR and First Aid Certified (2023-July 2025)
- Southern Connecticut State University Dean's List Spring 2021-Spring 2022
- Naugatuck Valley Community College Dean's List Fall 2018-Fall 2020
- Tau Sigma National Honor Society (Inducted April 2022)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Inducted October 2019)
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Watertown Public Schools
06.2022 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional- Category 1
John Trumbull Primary School
03.2020 - 06.2022
Preschool Teacher
Rise and Shine Nursery
09.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Southern Connecticut State University
Associates Degree - General Studies
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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