Yvonne Farrington
Seminole,FL
Summary
Seasoned Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in caseload management and patient education, honed across diverse settings including public schools, an aphasia clinic, and private practice. Expert in speech and language evaluation, creating impactful treatment plans and improving the communication abilities of clients. Compassionate, reliable, and possessing a commitment to professional excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
- Provided pediatric speech and language therapy in the community setting as a contractor.
- Evaluated and treated private pediatric clients in their homes.
- Conducted standardized achievement testing both virtually and in person.
- Performed comprehensive literacy evaluations.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Steps Forward
08.2008 - 05.2009
- Evaluated the communication and cognitive abilities of clients with aphasia using standardized and non-standardized measures.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech, language, and overall functional communication issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals using an intensive therapy model.
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Pinellas County School Board
08.2002 - 06.2008
- Evaluated and screened for a variety of communication disorders using standardized tests and non-standardized measures.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
- Educated patients, teachers, and family members about various topics such as communication techniques and strategies to help students reach their communication goals.
- Provided direct therapy and consultative services for students from preschool through high school.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.1998
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Treatment Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Creative Thinking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Continuing education
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence since 6/2003
Licensure
Florida Department of Health license #SA7096 since 6/2003
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Steps Forward
08.2008 - 05.2009
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Pinellas County School Board
08.2002 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of West Florida
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