Objective: To obtain a clinical fellowship position in Speech-Language Pathology to utilize my skills and knowledge in administering, planning, and diagnosing communication deficits associated with speech and language.

Education

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology

Graduation date: May 2012

Current GPA: 3.82/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Emphasis in Recreation Therapy

Graduated: May 2009

GPA: 3.72/4.0

Professional Skills:

Diagnosed and treated a number of problems related to speech and language disorders

Ability to work independently and with a team

Possess skills in maintaining and developing relationships with disabled individuals

Ability to collect data, define problems, establish general facts to generate valid conclusions

Worked with patients of all age groups

Identified materials and equipments that are required in treatment

Handled tasks of conducting screenings of speech and language using screening protocols

Experience

Clinical Experience Fall 2010-December 2011

Missouri State University Speech Language and Hearing Clinic

Developed treatment plans within protocol with supervisor approval

Developed play and social activities based on improving speech and language

Worked as part of service learning project in long-term care facility with clients diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Provided intensive speech, language and hearing intervention services as a clinician by conducting therapy twice weekly for individuals with:

Articulation disorders in clients 4 to 8 years

Language disorder in clients 8 to 12 years

Fluency disorders in clients 11 to 65 years

Adults with cognitive disorders (Global Aphasia, Adult Acquired Apraxia of Speech, and TBI)

Practicum Experience

School-based Advanced Practicum (in progress) St. Louis, MO, January 31-March 16, 2012

Hagemann Elementary School

Participated in SMART Team, RTI, and the IEP processes.

Administered standardized tests and screenings, and gathered language samples.

Provided speech and language services

Hospital-based Advanced Practicum (pending) Chesterfield, MO, March 19-May 12, 2012

St. John’s Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital

Professional Experience: Missouri State University January 2010-December 2011

Graduate Assistant: Study Away Programs

Graduate Assistant: Ozarks Public Health Institute

Internship: St. John’s Hospital January-May 2009

Carried a full patient load in In-Patient Rehab

Planned treatment sessions and developed care plans, and documented using EPIC

*References attached

References

Dr. Alana Mantie-Kozlowski, Ph.D., M.S. SLP-CCC Elizabeth Strong

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Director, Study Away Programs

Professional Building 243, 901 S National Ave 301 S. Jefferson Ave

Springfield, MO 65897 409-***-**** Springfield, MO 65806 417-***-****

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