Amy E. Duncan

804-***-****

p5u32t@r.postjobfree.com

Seeking a position that will utilize my clinical skills in a diverse adult population in a medical setting.

EDUCATION:

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Class of 2012

Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology

GPA: 3.66

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Class of 2010

Bachelor of Science: Communication Disorders, Psychology

Cumulative GPA: 3.76

Related Coursework:

Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, Physical and Acoustic Phonetics, Dysphagia, Pediatric Dysphagia, Advanced Phonological Disorders, Language Disorders (Children), Aging, Language Disorders (Adult), Motor Speech Disorders, Disorders of Resonance, Voice Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fluency Disorders, Research Methods, Early Intervention

EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

Richmond, VA January 2012-April 2012

Student Clinician (40 hour/week Practicum)

Assist in speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia evaluations for the adult and older adult population

Plan and implement speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia therapy for the adult and older adult population

Interpret FEES to determine dysphagia treatment

Educate patients and family members on the purpose of speech therapy in the rehabilitation setting

Manage a full caseload

Reference:

Karen Reinhard MED CCC-SLP 804-***-****

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center

Richmond, VA August 2011-December 2011

Student Clinician (Practicum)

Planned and conducted speech, language, fluency, and hearing evaluations for children ages 2-16

Conducted preschool speech and language screenings

Planned and implemented language therapy for an adolescent girl with auditory processing disorder

Planned and implemented language therapy for an adolescent girl with an intellectual disability

Planned and conducted therapy for a preschool class as part of a “Language and Literacy” program

References:

Heidi Chew M.S. CCC-SLP and Marilyn Tonkin-Stickler M.S. CCC-SLP 804-***-****

Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Spotswood High School

Rockingham County, VA May 2011- June 2011

5 Week Intern under Dee Stutzman, CCC-SLP

Implemented speech and language therapy for groups of one and two students

Prepared classroom speech and language activities for preschool and learning disability classes

Implemented speech therapy for an adolescent boy recovering from cleft palate surgery

Helped to organize AAC devices and methods in a high school classroom for children with severe disabilities

Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA August 2010- July 2011

Student Clinician

Implemented treatment for an adolescent speech client, a child language client, a toddler client with autism, and an adult language/cognition client

Conducted diagnostic assessments to adult clients in areas including articulation, language, auditory processing disorder, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease

Graduate Assistant

Analyzed data from a longitudinal study using SPSS and Excel

Interacted with prospective students answering questions and offering a personal tour

Assisted in the admissions process

Reference: Dr. Cynthia O’Donoghue, Ph. D. CCC-SP 540-***-****

Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning,

Charlottesville, VA October 2008- May 2010

Research Assistant

Observed classrooms for the Responsive Classroom Efficacy Study (RCES) led by Dr. Rimm-Kaufman

Evaluated the quality of teacher/student interactions using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to evaluate teacher and student interactions

Big Siblings

Charlottesville, VA September 2008- May 2010

Mentor

Spent 3 hours a week with an at-risk Elementary student

Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,

Ashland, VA 23005 May 2006- June 2010

Activities Assistant

Planned and executed stimulating activities for older adult residents involving cognitive tasks, cooking, and crafts.

Engaged in one-to-one interactions with bed-ridden residents

Interviewed new residents to find how they may be best served

Updated facility residence and visitor records

Reference:

Erin Pittman, Director of Therapeutic Recreational Services (804) 412- 1446

Jumpstart Americorps, Charlottesville, VA January 2008- June 2008

Jumpstart Corps Member (volunteer)

Observed a preschool classroom for 4 hours weekly

Enhanced the educational experience of one “at-risk” preschooler

Discussed and debated current preschool teaching practices in a group

Completed an Americorps term of service totaling 300 hours

Coordinated a group of first-year volunteers at Friendship Court Community Center through Project SERVE

Participated in monthly service projects such as Habitat for Humanity

Women’s Leadership Development Program

Charlottesville, VA January 2008-April 2008

Participated in an honorary group with the aim to enhance leadership skills

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