Tiana Holmon
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist with specialized experience across diverse settings including schools,early intervention, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Developed individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to enhance speech, language, and cognitive skills. Fostered strong patient relationships and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hide and Speak Therapy
Philadelphia, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for speech and language disorders.
- Developed and implemented individualized therapy plans for clients.
- Delivered treatment to early intervention population, enhancing family engagement through routine-based interventions and natural language acquisition (NLA).
- Coached caregivers on strategies to support developmental language skills, fostering greater communication through modeling, self-talk, communication temptations, extension and expansion.
- Collaborated with families to support communication goals at home.
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Independently Managed a large caseload with diverse communication needs, including articulation, motor speech, language, fluency, and pragmatics.
- Delivered individualized school based therapy using evidence based interventions.
- Administered a variety of standardized pediatric assessments in addition to non-standardized measures as part of comprehensive evaluation processes.
- Experience treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech using motor based approaches such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC).
- Case managing experience, including the formulation of Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Secured funding for AAC devices through multiple carriers, training users and caregivers on effective low-tech, mid-tech, and high-tech communication options.
- Implemented behavior management strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and emotional or social difficulties, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Provided culturally competent care and neurodiversity-affirming practices to urban and diverse populations, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in speech-language therapy.
Student Clinician
Jefferson Outpatient Otolaryngology Department
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Administered outpatient diagnostic and treatment services focusing on head and neck dysphagia, lymphedema, cognition, articulation, language, voice, and communication modalities.
- Administered targeted treatment strategies for oropharyngeal dysphagia, effectively managing symptoms such as pharyngeal/upper esophageal spasm, stricture, stenosis, odynophagia, altered taste, trismus, and xerostomia.
- Oversaw instrumental assessment of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) to ensure accurate diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Delivered treatment involving Passy Muir Speaking Valve (PMVs), Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), and Tracheoesophageal Voice Prostheses (TEPs).
- Utilized instruments in dysphagia-related plans of care, such as Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) and Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST).
- Evaluated and scored different scales, such as The Revised Patterson Edema Scale (RPES) and Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS).
- Executed assessments and treatment for adult voice disorders.
- Delivered counseling and treatment for dysphonia in head and neck cancer patients, facilitating total laryngectomy management and leading support group sessions.
Student Clinician
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Philadelphia, USA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed and treated communication disorders in diverse populations, including post-stroke, TBI, and spinal cord injury, enhancing patient rehabilitation.
- Conducted dysphagia evaluations and trained caregivers, improving care strategies and support for patients.
- Planned and executed co-treatment sessions integrating art therapy, music therapy, and canine-assisted therapy, promoting holistic patient engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences & Psychology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2021
Skills
- Swallowing & Feeding Therapy
- AAC Use & Modeling
- Instrumental Assessments
- Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)
- Electronic Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Caregiver & Family Counseling
Certifications And Licensure
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Pennsylvania State SLP Licensure
- CPR/AED Certified - American Heart Association, 2024
- SPEAK OUT! Certification, 2023
- MBSImP Training, 2023
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Hide and Speak Therapy
03.2025 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
School District of Philadelphia
08.2024 - Current
Student Clinician
Jefferson Outpatient Otolaryngology Department
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Clinician
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Hearing Sciences & Psychology
University of New Mexico