Jessica L. Winder

*** **** **** ******, *** **, New York, NY 10065

C: 716-***-**** acd6qf@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Current graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology; projected graduation date: May 2014. Eagerly seeking a role as a Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

? Client/family-focused

? Client motivating

? Culturally-sensitive

? Organized and efficient

? Geriatrics experience

? Experience working with special needs

? Quick learner

? Positive attitude

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Mar-May 2014 Graduate Student Clinician: Student Teaching

P 141 K @ PS 380 ? Brooklyn, NY

? Treating students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Multiple Disabilities.

? Identifying and properly documenting student progress and adjusting therapy procedures to achieve maximum benefit.

Jan-Mar 2014 Graduate Student Clinician: Advanced Clinical Practice

SPEECH MATTERS, P.L.L.C. ? New York, NY

? Evaluated and treated clients?toddlers to adults?with fluency disorders, language delays, language disorders, speech sound disorders, and voice disorders.

? Counseled and made recommendations to patients and their families about communicative strategies.

? Maintained organized documentation and patient files.

Aug-Dec 2013 Graduate Student Clinician: Clinical Practice

CATHOLIC HEALTH, McAULEY RESIDENCE NURSING HOME ? Kenmore, NY

? Consulted, evaluated, diagnosed, and treated language, cognitive-communicative, and swallowing related disorders.

? Established realistic speech therapy goals for the patient to promote restoration of functional abilities.

? Counseled and educated patients and their caretakers and families regarding: communicative strategies; aspiration and dysphagia signs, symptoms, and risks; and feeding recommendations.

Jan-Aug 2013 Graduate Student Clinician: Clinical Practice

YOUNGERMAN CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ? SUNY Fredonia

? Evaluated and treated children with articulation, language, and resonance disorders, a child with speech-language delay due to hearing loss, and an adult with post-stroke aphasia.

? Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress, and adjusted goals and treatment to achieve maximum benefit.

? Wrote required facility reports.

Sep-Nov 2013 Graduate Student Clinician: Volunteer

PRESCHOOL SPEECH/LANGUAGE SCREENINGS ? Multiple sites in Western NY State

? Screened preschool aged children's speech, language, and hearing.

? Recommended children for a full evaluation if needed.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sep 2012/13 Volunteer

YCCD ANNUAL STROKE AWARENESS WALK ? SUNY Fredonia

? Organized and set up event.

? Educated and counseled stroke survivors and their families.

? Spread awareness regarding strokes and post-stroke deficits.

Jul 2012-Apr 2013 Volunteer

SON-RISE PROGRAM?, Fuchs Family ? Buffalo, NY

? Play-based therapy with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

? Joined in the child's behaviors to facilitate social development and the inclusion of others in play; taught and exposed the child to speech, language, and socialization through interactive play.

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un-Aug 2012 Certified Volunteer

ALZHEIMER?S ASSOCIATION, WESTERN NY CHAPTER ? Williamsville, NY

? Attended volunteer training sessions.

Aug-Nov2011 Undergraduate Student/Clinical Observation

YOUNGERMAN CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION DISORDERS ? SUNY Fredonia

? Observed, summarized, and reflected on graduate students? clinical sessions.

Aug 2010-May 2012 Volunteer/Student Member

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS STUDENT SOCIETY ? SUNY Fredonia

? Participated in meetings, Stroke Awareness Walk 2011, and fund-raisers for local children center.

CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, and CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

? List available upon request.

EDUCATION

May 2014 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, AT FREDONIA ? Fredonia, NY

? 3.73 GPA

May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, AT FREDONIA ? Fredonia, NY

? 3.78 GPA

? Dean?s List

? Summa Cum Laude Graduate

REFERENCES

? Available upon request.

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