Tess Hilliard
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent and neurotypical populations through individualized education and healthcare coordination. Demonstrates strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills developed through years of working with students, families, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor & Executive Function Coach
Self-Employed
Phoenix
11.2019 - Current
- Assess student needs in areas of executive functioning and Latin.
- Conduct tutoring sessions to increase content mastery and progress students' independence in executive functioning skills.
- Build strong relationships with students and their families to foster a positive learning environment.
Service Coordinator Specialist
Arizona Autism United
Phoenix
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Onboarded 100+ families into Speech and OT services across four clinics.
- Developed onboarding processes for new AAC department.
- Coordinated the therapy schedules of 12 clinicians.
- Collaborated inter-departmentally with ABA team for holistic care.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and services provided.
504 Coordinator/Latin Teacher/ESS Assistant
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
Phoenix, AZ
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Led annual meetings to establish or reassess accommodations on 504 plans that were critical to ensuring curriculum accessibility.
- Narrowed the performance gap between students on IEPs and their general education peers.
- Taught fundamentals of Latin to middle school students.
- Developed rigorous and engaging lesson plans.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH05.2014
Skills
- Empathetic & Active Listening
- Patient & Family Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Care Coordination & Documentation
- Organization & Time Management
- Problem Solving & Adaptability
- HIPAA Compliance
- Client Onboarding
Timeline
Service Coordinator Specialist
Arizona Autism United
05.2023 - 10.2024
Private Tutor & Executive Function Coach
Self-Employed
11.2019 - Current
504 Coordinator/Latin Teacher/ESS Assistant
North Phoenix Preparatory Academy
08.2014 - 05.2019
Post-Graduate Certificate - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
Kenyon College