VALERIE C. MAHONEY

Results-driven Speech Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience providing speech therapy services in schools, clinics, hospitals, home health, and birth to 3 programs. Proficient in utilizing digital platforms for personalized interventions, creating engaging online environments to promote communication growth and confidence. Committed to evidence-based practices and ongoing professional development to deliver high-quality teletherapy and in person services. Collaborative team player with strong communication skills, focused on customizing treatment plans to improve children's outcomes for virtual and in person settings.

Managed speech therapy caseloads of 40 and upwards of 60 students efficiently and effectively by enabling them to meet their goals.

Supervised 2 Speech Therapy Assistants (SLP-A's) by monitoring, evaluating, assisting with documentation, problem solving, giving feedback and supporting them in the school setting.

Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) certification through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)

Certified Lingraphica Specialist of the Lingraphica augmentative communication device and Talk Path Therapy.

• Certificate of Clinical Competency, ASHA
• Certified Autism Specialist, International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
• Certified Lingraphica Specialist, Lingraphica
• WI, Certified Speech Language Pathologist, # 1436
• WI, DPI License, # 311494
• OR, Certified Speech Language Pathologist, # 18106
• MN, Certified Speech Language Pathologist, # 1023998
• NC, Certified Speech Language Pathologist, # 3001683

• Recipient of Ace Award for Continuing Education, ASHA, 03/18, 03/21, 03/22, 03/23
• Neurodiversity: Navigating Scenarios Using a Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach, 05/25
• Difference or Disorder? Language Development in English Language Learners, 03/25
• Dual Language Development: What's Typical and What's Not, 03/25
• Sleuthing for /s/ and /r/: Facilitating Strategies for Residual Sound Errors, 02/25
• Inclusivity and Technology: Tools and Strategies SLP's Should Know, 01/25

• American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Special Interest Division (SIG 12) Augmentative and Alternative Communication

• Accomplished in providing virtual assessments and speech therapy services for PreK through 12th grade students who have speech, language, communication, fluency and voice disorders.
• Exceptionally skilled in providing speech-language assessments and treatments to diverse, multicultural student populations EC-12 in the schools, outpatient clinics, & virtual settings.
• Accomplished in developing, implementing IEP's, participating in IEP meetings and documenting students' progress who have either culturally, racially or socioeconomically diverse backgrounds in person or virtually.
• Experienced in collaborating with regular and special education teachers on how to assist speech students in the classroom to enhance their language learning academically, students' speech and social language skills.
• Exceptionally skilled in progress monitoring regarding students' progress on their Speech goals, completing all IEP documentation, writing comprehensive evaluation reports in a timely manner, determining and meeting the eligibility needs of students.
• Proficient in collaborating with teaching staff, parents, and administrators pertaining to students' progress and speech and language goals in a school setting to meet each individual student's needs.
• Managed Speech therapy caseloads of 40 and upwards to 60 students efficiently and effectively by enabling students to meet their goals, using evidenced based therapy techniques and meeting the individual needs of each student.
• Experienced in monitoring, evaluating, documentation, problem solving, feedback, and support for supervising Speech Language Pathology Assistants in the school setting.
• Accomplished in implementing various AAC devices with children in the school setting including iPads, Proloquo2Go, Pocket Go Talk, Nova Chat and communication apps to enable students to communicate effectively.

• American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Special Interest Division (SIG 12) Augmentative and Alternative Communication

I obtained the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) by earning 70 hours of continuing education; professional development hours, approved by ASHA within a 36-month period to earn the ACE Award.