Language Pathologist Nursing Home
Resume:
HANH DINH
Astoria, NY ****5
****.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position as a Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist
EDUCATION
St. John’s University: Queens, NY
Communication Sciences and Disorders, M.A.
Jun 2010 to Dec 2011
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.92
Speech-Language Pathology, B.A.
Jan 2007 to May 2009
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.79
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Center: Jackson Heights, NY
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern, Sept 2011 to Dec 2011
- Provided speech-language and dysphagia therapy to subacute and acute residents with a variety of disorders and impairments, including dysphagia, dysarthria, aphasia, and cognitive deficits
- Conducted speech-language and dysphagia screenings and evaluations to develop long term and short term goals geared towards the specific needs of the residents
- Administered treatment with proper attention to age-appropriate considerations and resident safety
- Wrote comprehensive evaluations and follow-up reports to include information about recommendations for intervention, residents’ response to treatment, and progress in therapy
St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Clinic: Flushing, NY
Graduate Student Clinician, Jun 2011 to Aug 2011; Sept 2008 to May 2009
- Developed experience with a variety of speech, language, and communication disorders, including speech-language delays, articulation, auditory processing disorders, and Asperger syndrome
- Established long term, short term, and session goals which were incorporated into weekly intervention strategies and carryover assignments
- Assisted in conducting group therapy aimed at improving expressive and receptive language skills in group members with neurological impairments, including aphasia, dysarthria, and traumatic brain injury
- Reported client’s weekly progress in accordance with SOAP notes documentation
- Wrote comprehensive progress reports to include information about recommendations for intervention, clients’ response to treatment, and progress in therapy
The Summit School: Flushing, NY
Speech-Language Pathologist Intern, Jan 2011 to Jun 2011
- Developed experience working with adolescent students with Asperger syndrome
- Engaged students in therapeutic activities intended to improve expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills in both individual and group settings
- Prepared lesson plans and related assignments to conduct weekly pragmatic language classes, including role-playing activities, assignments involving cooperative teamwork, vocabulary-building games, and student presentations
- Documented students’ progress towards meeting the established objectives as stated in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Las Obras Sociales del Hermano Pedro: Antigua, Guatemala
Volunteer, May 2011
- Developed experience with pediatric feeding disorders in children with cerebral palsy and cleft lip and palate
- Donated adapted equipment and utensils for feeding children with cleft lip and palate
- Addressed behaviors and environments that affect swallowing (e.g., positioning for swallowing safety)
- Offered support to and interacted with children with severe developmental disorders
- Attended lectures on pediatric feeding disorders and procedures
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home: Bayside, NY
Loving Spoonfuls Volunteer, Jan 2011 to May 2011
- Fed and offered support to residents with a variety of disorders and impairments
- Addressed behaviors and environments that affect swallowing (e.g., positioning for swallowing safety)
- Attended lectures on principles of dysphagia, including assessment and treatment
Lexington School for the Deaf: Jackson Heights, NY
Volunteer, Mar 2009 to May 2009
- Observed and assisted certified speech-language pathologist during individual sessions with students
- Developed experience with aural habilitation
- Assisted with the planning of intervention strategies for students’ daily speech and language therapy sessions
Heart Share Human Services of New York: First Step Early Childhood Center: Richmond Hill, NY
Academic Service Learning Volunteer, Feb 2007 to May 2007
- Assisted instructors in an integrated classroom which included children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Assisted with the planning of activities that encourage children to be actively involved in the learning process
- Offered support to children with developmental delays and learning disabilities
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Jan 2011 to Present
- St. John’s University Graduate Speech Club, Sept 2010 to Dec 2011
- Sigma Alpha Eta Honor Society, May 2009
- St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Club, Jan 2007 to May 2009
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