Valerie Gasser
OVERLAND PARK
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist with 30 years of experience in diagnosing and treating communication disorders across diverse populations, settings and ages, birth through adulthood. Seeking a speech language position where I can use my clinical expertise and passion for helping and improving individuals with speech and language difficulties.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Olathe Public Schools
01.2005 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and assessments to diagnose speech/language disorders in school aged children
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address students communication goals and needs.
- Provide therapy services using evidence based practices and techniques, including language intervention, cognitive-communication therapy, dysphagia management, articulation and reading strategies.
- Special Education Department Co Chair
- Collaborative approach to working with developmental delayed students.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Mentored graduate students completing clinical practicums, providing guidance on best practices in assessment and intervention techniques.
- Led professional development workshops for colleagues seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology.
Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
Summit Care
02.2011 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients with speech and language difficulties with emphasis on cognition and memory issues
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
Education
Master of Science - Masters of Science
Boston University
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSkills
Expertise in providing speech language therapy for students with Speech Language Cognitive-Communication, Dysphagia, Dyslexia, and Alternative Augmentative Communication
Accomplishments
- American Speech/Language Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Kansas License in Speech Language Pathologist
- Missouri License in Speech Language Pathology
- Vital Simulation Therapy
- Porch Index of Communication Ability
- Precision Fluency Shaping Program
- Max Scholar
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
Summit Care
02.2011 - 03.2020
Speech and Language Pathologist
Olathe Public Schools
01.2005 - Current
Master of Science - Masters of Science
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
University of Missouri - Columbia
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