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School Assistant

Location:
Dallas, TX, 75227
Posted:
September 16, 2010

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Resume:

Angela Jolly

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SEEKING SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST POSITION FOR CLINICAL

FELLOWSHIP (CF)

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin Received May 2010

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Received May 2005

Graduated Cum Laude and on the Dean's List.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Regional Day School for the Deaf – Austin, TX

May 2010 Graduate Student Intern

Provided speech and language intervention for a group of two-year-olds with hearing

impairment.

Lead group activities and managed behavior of children during therapy in a classroom setting.

Pflugerville Independent School District – Pflugerville, TX

January 2010 – May 2010 Graduate Student Intern

Planned and implemented thematic speech and language treatment sessions for preschool

students with articulation, phonological, and language disorders in preschool program for

children with disabilities (PPCD) classrooms.

Conducted individual evaluations of elementary and middle school students to assess speech

and language abilities and to monitor progress for Individualized Education Programs.

Wrote comprehensive diagnostic reports as specified by the school district.

Developed lesson plans and managed behavior of children during group therapy in a classroom

setting.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital- Outpatient Rehab Center – Georgetown, TX

August 2009 – December 2009 Graduate Student Intern

Planned and provided individual speech, language, and cognitive therapy sessions in an

outpatient setting for children and adults with traumatic brain injury, expressive and receptive

language disorders, autism, apraxia of speech, articulation disorders, specific language

impairment, aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, dementia, and other cognitive deficits

(including memory, attention, processing, and problem solving).

Co-treated with Occupational and Physical therapists within the rehab center.

Communicated with parents and families regarding the progress of their child or family member

following therapy sessions.

University of Texas Speech and Hearing Center – Austin, TX

August 2008 – December 2009 Graduate Student Clinician

Designed and provided evaluation and treatment services to preschool and school-age children

with autism, apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, receptive and/or expressive language

disorders, hearing impairment, pragmatic language disorders, and articulation disorders.

Wrote comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and progress reports.

Counseled parents or family members to discuss evaluation results, treatment decisions, and

progress of their child or family member.

Planned and co-lead a multi-session parent training program to provide information and

strategies to parents of children with language disorders.

Performed speech, language, and hearing screenings on adults.

Planned and executed evaluations and individual/group speech, language, and cognitive

therapy for adults with aphasia, apraxia, traumatic brain injury, pragmatic language disorders,

cognitive deficits, and hearing loss.

Intellectual Entrepreneurship Program – Austin, TX

January 2009 – May 2009 Graduate Student Mentor

Provided guidance and supervision for an undergraduate speech-language pathology major in a

clinical setting.

Counseled undergraduate student regarding progress, clinical performance, and graduate

school preparation.

University of Texas at Dallas Foreign Accent Reduction Program – Richardson, TX

August 2004 – December 2004 Undergraduate Student Clinician

Planned and implemented treatment sessions for adults who wished to reduce their foreign

accents.

Conducted evaluations to assess clients’ speech abilities and to monitor progress throughout

the semester.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Little Dudes Learning Center – Austin, TX

July 2010 – August 2010 Summer Camp Teacher

Plan and lead thematic art and play activities for a group of elementary school-aged children;

manage behavior and mediate conflicts.

College Living Experience – Austin, TX

September 2007 – October 2008 Independent Living Skills Instructor, Tutor, Administrative

Assistant

Supported college students with various learning disabilities, cognitive and developmental

differences by teaching independent living skills (ILS) and tutoring; performed general

administrative duties for program.

Castleglen Treehouse – Garland, TX

May 2007 – August 2007 Toddler Teacher

Responsible for daily activities in two-year-old classroom, including expanding curriculum,

designing art projects, and leading circle time; supervised an assistant teacher.

Varee Chiangmai School – Chiang Mai, Thailand

May 2006 – April 2007 Teacher

Developed lesson plans based on curriculum and taught students learning English as a second

language and Mathematics to PreK-7th grade students in English and Bilingual Programs;

created and graded tests.

Spring Creek Private School – Dallas, TX

January 2003 – April 2006 Preschool Teacher

Responsible for daily activities in preschool classrooms, including expanding curriculum,

designing art projects, and leading circle time; managed behavior of children.

OTHER SKILLS

Proficient in Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT) software program

Well-versed in Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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