Anna A. Dawson
Omaha, NE 68105
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Education
Master’s of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska at Omaha,
graduated May, 2005. University of Northern Iowa, attended 2000-2001. Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Social Work, University of Iowa, graduated 1987. Associate of Arts Degree, Kirkwood Community College,
graduated 1985.
Employment
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE 8/10-10/10
Provided speech therapy to students who were verified in the area(s) of voice, articulation, language or fluency.
Worked with the classroom teacher to enhance the student’s progress.
SLP or Substitute SLP, Green Hills Area Educational Agency, Council Bluffs, IA 8/05-5/10
Provided speech-language services including: assessment, identification and intervention of students who
were 3-21 years of age.
Completed comprehensive documentation that clearly and concisely recorded the services provided.
SLP, ProCare3, Omaha, NE 8/07 - 7/08
Provided ongoing speech and language assessment and therapy to clients of all ages.
Conducted services in a clinic setting, various sheltered workshops and respite settings.
Employment Specialist, West, Omaha, NE (temporary job) 3/07 - 8/07
Performed various day-to-day tasks to assist in high-volume operational recruiting, testing and hiring process
of prospective employment candidates.
Conducted interviews for open positions and identified the best job match for the applicant.
SLP, Children’s Hospital, Omaha, NE 1/07-2/07
Collected information and conducted initial interviews with the patient‘s caregiver/s regarding the
communication delay of the child.
Administered tests and formulated appropriate treatment plans and goals after analyzing and synthesizing the
medical and communication information of the client.
SLP, Papillion-LaVista Schools, Papillion, NE 6/06 -12/06
Performed detailed work by identifying and preparing a comprehensive speech-language plan on the
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) of each student with a communication deficit who was served.
Generated detailed progress reports after collecting pertinent information, amended IEPs as necessary and
documented projected outcomes.
Child Health Outreach Worker, Visiting Nurse Services, Des Moines, IA 8/99-8/00
Helped families to obtain health insurance and a medical home for their children.
Assessed families in order to identify and attain other needed community resources.
Grants Specialist, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA 11/97-4/99
Assisted in the development and coordination of grant-sponsored programs.
Worked with staff and faculty regarding state and federal regulations and accreditation criteria for research
committees.
Disability Determination Examiner, State of Iowa, Des Moines, IA 8/90 - 4/97
Evaluated initial, reconsideration and continuing disability claims of applicants who applied for social security
disability and/or supplemental security income benefits.
Analyzed medical, psychiatric and psychological information and collaborated with others in order to make a
determination of eligibility.
Other awards and achievements
AmeriCorps Project Recipient, National Dean’s Honor’s List, University of Iowa Honor’s Scholarship