Yolanda Jenkins
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience at Gracewood State School and Hospital, specializing in language evaluation and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in developing effective communication programs for individuals with complex communication needs, leveraging skills in autism spectrum support and social skills training to achieve significant progress in client communication abilities.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Richmond County School System
2009.08 - 2024.05
- As a licensed speech-language pathologist in the elementary school setting, I've independently organized caseloads and therapy-related duties. I'm skilled in developing and using testing protocols for various developmental delays. I'm knowledgeable in recognizing and providing strategies and evidence-based techniques to address pediatric language deficits.
- * I perform and document observations, evaluations, and functional behavioral assessments, and I can adequately verbalize strategies and evidence-based therapy techniques to colleagues and parents.
- I managed a caseload of over 60 students who required ongoing speech and language training along with documentation and fidelity checks.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Gracewood State School And Hospital
1993.11 - 2023.05
I evaluated and developed programs for individuals with mild to severe communication deficits. I assessed and provided active treatment programs for clients who were diagnosed with Autism, Fetal Alcohol, Prader-Willi, Selective Mutism, Rett's, and a variety of other Syndromes.
During my 30-year tenure at GSSH, I worked within multi-disciplinary teams that also coordinated programs to allow the clients within the facility to learn to use language skills to work within and throughout the campus effectively, e.g., laundry workers, couriers, house leaders, and gardeners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.1992
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.1992
Skills
- Language Evaluation
- IEP development
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Articulation therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Progress Monitoring
- Phonological Awareness
- Alternative Communication
- Auditory Processing
- Pragmatic Language
Accomplishments
I collaborated with a team of five to ten people to develop communication programs for non-verbal clients within the Richmond County School system.
I successfully developed and implemented low-tech devices for students with severe communication deficits.
Certification
Accomplished speech pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Licensed in the State of Georgia
Recognized public speaker and Toastmaster.
- Southeastern state winner for public speaking. Advanced to the national contest in Atlanta and garnered second place.
- Advanced team leadership skills. Able to bring groups together to achieve common goals.
- Outstanding verbal communication skills and identification and assessment of communication deficits.
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Richmond County School System
2009.08 - 2024.05
Speech-Language Pathologist
Gracewood State School And Hospital
1993.11 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology
South Carolina State University
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
South Carolina State University
Accomplished speech pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Licensed in the State of Georgia
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