Teresa May
Augusta,KS
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience supporting speech-language therapy sessions to enhance patient communication skills. Proficient in employing various therapeutic techniques to assist therapists in delivering effective treatment and monitoring patient progress. Strong foundation in therapeutic methods, combined with a commitment to building rapport with patients, ensures high-quality care and positive treatment outcomes. Passionate about fostering an environment that promotes patient growth and communication development.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Prairie Creek Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
- Plan & implement intervention strategies in collaboration with licensed speech pathologists for students in need of speech services.
- USD 385-Andover Kansas
Guest Teacher
USD 402-Augusta School District
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Implement and interpret lesson plans, clarify intent and organize materials effectively, flexibly interpret student needs and skills in the moment, conflict resolution, respond to students with patient care, advocacy and intervention as needed.
- Fall
Administration Office Representative
Car-Max Wichita
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Titling & registration for vehicles nationwide, materials management, customer care, information management, stewardship of sensitive information and records keeping.
Case Manager
South Central Mental Health Butler County Kansas
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Plan & implement therapeutic interventions for children mental health related diagnoses. Record keeping, medical billing, home visits, community-based experiences, safety monitoring, goal setting, and assessment.
Customer Care & Benefits Liaison
Delta Dental of Kansas
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Documentation and research, explaining benefits to providers and patients, calculating and estimating, advocacy and de-escalation.
Registered Behavior Therapist
ACES
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conduct assessments, observe, plan, implement and record sessions designed to modify behavior over time with supports.
- PBS-Wichita, Kansas
Provider
AMADA Home Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitate interventions & assist clients with daily activities including those assigned by occupational, physical and speech therapists.
Gala Planner
Esperanza Scholarship Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Fund raising, promotion of Esperanza as a community-based asset providing scholarships to non-traditional students. Designed and created desserts and dessert table. Public Relations and delivery of awarded scholarships.
Newsletter Editor
Stratmoor Hills Neighborhood Association
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Solicited advertising, wrote and edited articles pertinent to our community, assisted with event planning, graphically designed newsletter appropriate for printing.
Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional
Cheyenne Mountain High School
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Assistive Technology provision, tutoring, small group instruction, curriculum modification, provision of designated accommodations per student, materials management, recordkeeping and billing, progress monitoring, supported students in writing research papers, scheduling and time management, job coaching, direct behavior observations and interventions at multiple grade levels, research and advocacy liaison, administrative support.
Owner/Manager
Lakewood Hauling
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Customer care, advocacy, materials management, community networking and resource administration to reuse, renew, recycle and upcycle materials collected, estimates and first contact impressions. Recordkeeping, budgeting, and administration of business directed at environmentally responsible outcomes.
Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Denver
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Planned and implemented events, activities and experiences for a troop of girls ages 5-8. Managed and budgeted funds, networking and resource management. For this role, there was research into community events, standard curriculum pertaining to the program, and child development.
Case Manager
Denver Department of Social Services
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Intake and Assessment of client strengths and challenges, goal setting, advocacy, ongoing case management of TANF clients, documentation, progress monitoring, recordkeeping, job coaching, scheduling, system maintenance and much more.
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Governor State of Colorado
06.1995 - 08.1995
- Research and documentation, public relations and communication, organized events and interactions, recorded and organized materials and information.
- School to Work Grant Writing Team
Education
MA - Graduate Student-School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
12.2025
MA - Graduate Student – master’s in education leading to teaching licensure
Grand Canyon University
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
MSU Denver
Denver, CO01.1997
Skills
Early intervention
- Articulation therapy
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Autism spectrum support
- Language intervention
- Phonological awareness
- Augmentative communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient confidentiality
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Professional ethics
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
- Group therapy
Timeline
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Prairie Creek Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Guest Teacher
USD 402-Augusta School District
01.2023 - 03.2024
Administration Office Representative
Car-Max Wichita
01.2023 - 01.2024
Case Manager
South Central Mental Health Butler County Kansas
01.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Care & Benefits Liaison
Delta Dental of Kansas
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Behavior Therapist
ACES
01.2020 - 01.2021
Provider
AMADA Home Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Newsletter Editor
Stratmoor Hills Neighborhood Association
01.2014 - 01.2018
Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional
Cheyenne Mountain High School
01.2010 - 01.2018
Gala Planner
Esperanza Scholarship Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2020
Troop Leader
Girl Scouts of Denver
01.2002 - 01.2007
Owner/Manager
Lakewood Hauling
01.1999 - 01.2010
Case Manager
Denver Department of Social Services
01.1997 - 01.1999
Administrative Assistant
Office of the Governor State of Colorado
06.1995 - 08.1995
MA - Graduate Student – master’s in education leading to teaching licensure
Grand Canyon University
MA - Graduate Student-School of Library and Information Management
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
MSU Denver