TRESA MATHEW
Speech-language Pathologist
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Experienced Speech-language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses communication disorders and develops treatment plans based on individual needs and environmental expectations. Bringing 5-year background in education and school-based speech therapy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
APEX Therapeutic Services
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020 - Current
- Contracted to work in District 75 Kindergarten.
- Provides language-based and socio-pragmatic therapy for young learners presenting with ASD.
- Collaborates with teachers and parents to facilitate communication in the classroom and home settings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Personalized Professional Staffing
New York, NY
07.2020 - Current
- Contracted to work with district elementary NEST program and D75 kindergarten
- Provided group and individual therapy sessions targeting socio-pragmatics, effective communication, and language intervention
Speech-Language Pathologist
City Sounds of NY
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Contracted to work in charter high school, district elementary school and preschool
- Provided in-person speech therapy and teletherapy for students struggling with language disorders, processing disorders, fluency disorders, and socio-pragmatic delays
- Completed documentation for session notes and yearly progress reports in order to monitor student progress
- Administered CELF-5 and completed report with diagnostic findings from both formal and non-standardized assessments
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Infinite Services Inc.
Queens, NY
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Contracted to work with Pre-K to 8th grade.
- Implemented interventions targeting articulation disorders, language disorders, phonological process disorders, processing deficits, vocabulary, syntax, and sentence formulation.
The Perfect Playground, CF Speech-language Pathologist
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided intervention for students targeting reading comprehension, processing, sentence formulation, and fluency.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to establish targets for therapy and prepare grade-level and developmentally appropriate materials.
- Participated in IEP meetings and completed all necessary paperwork required for speech therapist position.
Graduate Student Clinician
Center for Disability Services
Albany, NY
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided swallowing intervention for students with cerebral palsy, ASD and other developmental disabilities.
- Followed guidelines indicated on dining fact sheets and performed dynamic assessment to determine feeding status.
Graduate Student Clinician
Council of Effective Communication
Albany, NY
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Implemented individualized intervention for clients presenting with fluency disorders.
- Organized and lead a group therapy session targeting fluency strategies, attitudes and feelings, and environmental barriers.
Graduate Student Clinician
St. Peter's Outpatient Clinic
Albany, NY
02.2016 - 05.2016
- Provided intervention for patients presenting with various acquired neurogenic communication disorders and swallowing disorders.
- Performed bedside swallowing evaluations and interpreted results of Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study to form appropriate treatment plan.
- Performed assessments on both adult and child populations targeting current language, cognition, and swallowing abilities.
Graduate Student Clinician
Glendaal Elementary School
Albany, NY
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided intervention for elementary-aged students targeting articulation, syntax, vocabulary, fluency and pragmatics.
Tutor/Homework Helper
Chang’s Learning Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Worked with students individually and in small classroom settings in order to provide educational support.
Student Volunteer
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Shadowed licensed SLP during bedside swallowing screenings in medical setting.
- Prepared materials and assisted SLP during a Modified Barium Swallow study.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-language Pathology
The College of Saint Rose
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Binghamton University—State University of New York
Skills
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
Registered Speech Pathologist in New York
Verbal and written communication
Articulation therapy
Patient-focused therapy
Intervention planning
Focused on consistent, quality care
Team collaboration
Adaptive to changing environments
Functional language-based therapy
Socio-pragmatic intervention
Fluency shaping and stuttering modification
Certification
ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
APEX Therapeutic Services
10.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Personalized Professional Staffing
07.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
City Sounds of NY
01.2019 - 10.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Infinite Services Inc.
09.2017 - 04.2018
The Perfect Playground, CF Speech-language Pathologist
09.2016 - 06.2017
Graduate Student Clinician
Center for Disability Services
05.2016 - 08.2016
Graduate Student Clinician
Council of Effective Communication
05.2016 - 08.2016
Graduate Student Clinician
St. Peter's Outpatient Clinic
02.2016 - 05.2016
Graduate Student Clinician
Glendaal Elementary School
09.2015 - 12.2015
Student Volunteer
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
10.2013 - 01.2014
Tutor/Homework Helper
Chang’s Learning Center
01.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Binghamton University—State University of New York
Master of Science - Speech-language Pathology
The College of Saint Rose