Heather Balliet
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Objective
Position as a Speech Pathologist
Certifications
ASHA Certification of Clinical Competency and membership, July 2009
AZ Department of Health Services License as a Speech Language Pathologist
AZ Department of Education Substitute Certificate
AZ Department of Education Speech-Language Pathologist, PreK-12 Certificate
Experience
Speech Pathologist, July 2010-Present
InSpeech/Centene Corporation
Diagnosis of various speech and language disorders
Ongoing treatment of various speech and language disorders (those listed below as well
as Emotional Disturbed, mild, moderate and severe Autism, Selective Mutism, Drug
exposure/addiction at birth, medically fragile/multiple diagnoses)
Medicaid billing
Speech Evaluations of new referrals and existing students, including preschool
IEP meetings and formulation of IEPs
Transition meetings and IEP addendums
Daily data collections and progress reports
Caseloads of 60 to 80 students
Continuing Education credits
Observations/Screenings
AAC devices/therapy
Speech Pathologist, Jan 2008- June 2010
Yuma School District #1, Yuma, AZ
Diagnosis of various speech and language disorders
Ongoing treatment of various speech and language disorders (including MIMR, MOMR, SMR, Autism, ADHD, Fragile X, Stuttering, Artic, Language, ESL, Tourettes Syndrome, Dyslexia)
Speech Evaluations of new referrals and existing students
MIPS billing
IEP meetings and formulation of IEPs
Transition meetings and paperwork of students
Data and progress reports
Caseloads of 70 to 100 students
Coaching and Training of Speech Aide
Continuing Education credits
Speech Pathologist, Feb 2009-July 2010
AZ Early Intervention Program, Yuma, AZ/ CBSHP
Speech Evaluations
Assessment and consultative reports
Ongoing therapy of communication and social delays alone or as part of a team (OT, DSI)
Communication Coaching of family members
Implementing behavior modifications plans
Teaching Assistant, Jan 2007-May 2007
Speech and Hearing Sciences Department, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Instructor for Accent Reduction 101
Administrative duties
Grading
Student Speech Therapist, 2006-2007
Speech and Hearing Clinic, Washington State University, Spokane, WA
Hearing evaluations and consultative reports
Aphasia/Apraxia Group Therapy
Language Therapy
Articulation Therapy
Hearing impairment therapy-preschool program
Auditory Processing Disorder therapy
Speech Therapy Practicum-Post Falls Elementary school
Speech Therapy Practicum-La Crosse Rehabilitation Center
Cleft Palate Review Board
Education
M.A., Speech and Hearing Sciences, May 2008
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
B.S. Communication Technologies Management, May 1999
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Awards
$500 Washington State University Alumni Leadership Award, August 2006
Washington State University Deans List and Honor Roll, (Magna Cum Laude) 2005-2008
References
Erik Ryan
Vice President
CBHSP Arizona Inc.
Lonnie Mead
Lead Speech Language Pathologist-CCC
Yuma School District #1
Ruth Waldrop
Occupational Therapist
AZEip/Self Employed