Wendy Hart
Denver,CO
Summary
Experienced Bilingual (Spanish) Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 30-year background in pediatric communication disorders. Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for working collaboratively with a variety of professionals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aurora Public School District
Aurora, CO
08.2018 - Current
- Autism Workload Model, Fully Dedicated to evaluation and treatment of students ages 5-10 years enrolled in Autism Program (Level 1, 2 and 3 classrooms).
- Continuous professional training on effective treatment strategies for students identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder targeting inclusion, pragmatics, social-emotional and behavioral barriers, gestalt language, and receptive and expressive language.
- Collaborative approach, working daily with paraprofessionals, special education teachers, general education teachers, school psychologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and ABA specialists, constantly adapting treatment approaches to meet student's individualized goals.
- Continuous cycles of data collection and use of VBMAPP to monitor and adapt approaches to assure student growth and success
- Conducted productive and engaging teletherapy sessions that included parent and student throughout COVID
Private Consultant Speech-Language Pathology
Self-Employed
Poughkeepsie, NY
09.2005 - 07.2018
- Conduct Bilingual Evaluations for Early Intervention and School Based Programs.
- Collaborative evaluation model with Psychologist, Special Education Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Social Worker
- Provided Training Sessions for professional audiences that focused on evaluation and treatment of bilingual child. Emphasis on early detection and clinical indicators of potential disorder vs. difference.
Bilingual Program Coordinator Speech Pathology
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.1999 - 07.2018
- Provided Evaluations and Treatment of Birth to 5 population. Services provided to various cultural-linguistic backgrounds. Role as Bilingual SLP focused on culturally appropriate assessments
- Maintain IEP systems, including development of student and family focused goals and progress reporting.
- Provided home-based early intervention services utilizing multidisciplinary team model.
- Served to facilitate collaboration of services, including translating for other service providers, physicians and specialists.
- Development and administration of parent training workshops
- Supervision of graduate students
Coordinator of Speech Department
Manhattan Center For Early Learning
Manhattan, NY
09.1996 - 12.1998
- Collaborated in development of classroom based therapy using a whole language model. Evaluated and treated predominantly bilingual children.
- Promoted transdisciplinary model of treatment.
- Transdisciplinary ("Forum") evaluation model
- Parent training using adaptations of the Hanen parent training program.
- Provided staff training in areas of auditory processing, feeding, lead poisoning, autism, and language facilitation in the classroom.
- Managed 8 staff members and coordinated scheduling for both center based and community services.
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
United Hospitals Medical Center
Newark, NJ
09.1990 - 08.1996
- Inpatient assessment and treatment (NICU, PICU, Adult Stroke, Laryngectomy, Glossectomy, HIV, Dementia, Dysphagia).
- Outpatient evaluation and treatment focused on bilingual children birth to 5.
- Conducted training sessions for medical residents and nursing students
- Created group therapy model for pediatric outpatient service delivery
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
William Patterson College
Wayne, NJ01.1990
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Handicapped
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.1987
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Assessments
- Verbal and written communication
- Intervention planning
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Staff education and training
- Team collaboration
- Documentation
- Registered Speech Pathologist in Colorado
- Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped in Schools (permanent)
- Bilingual Extension to NY State Teaching License
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aurora Public School District
08.2018 - Current
Private Consultant Speech-Language Pathology
Self-Employed
09.2005 - 07.2018
Bilingual Program Coordinator Speech Pathology
Midhudson Regional Hospital Of Westchester Medical Center
01.1999 - 07.2018
Coordinator of Speech Department
Manhattan Center For Early Learning
09.1996 - 12.1998
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
United Hospitals Medical Center
09.1990 - 08.1996
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
William Patterson College
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Handicapped
State University of New York At New Paltz