Michelle McDonnell Fleischmann
Old Chatham, NY 12136
Cell 518-***-**** Fax 518-***-****
OBJECTIVE: To find a position as a Speech-Language Pathologist
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Education, December 2003
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
Undergraduate GPA: 4.00 Graduate GPA: 3.96
Second Chance Scholar, Dean’s List, High Honor Roll
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 1981
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
Minors in Spanish and French
GPA: 3.70 Magna Cum Laude, Trustee Scholar, Dean’s List, High Honor Roll
CERTIFICATIONS:
American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
New York State Permanent Teaching Certificate for the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Massachusetts State Teachers Initial License
South Carolina License – Pending Approval
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Hillcrest Educational Centers, Inc., Pittsfield, MA 3/05 to present
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Developed an in-house speech-language therapy program for children ages five-22 with a primary diagnosis of emotional disturbance
(ED) and Mental Retardation (MR), Learning Disability (LD), Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), etc. in four residential treatment
facilities and one day treatment program and oversight of one speech-language pathologist (SLP) and SLP Assistant
Implement a wide range of speech-language therapy including push-in classroom groups in collaboration with classroom teachers
Complete speech/language screenings, informal and standardized assessment instruments, interpret results, and file reports of
findings (30 day assessments, annual, and triennial review evaluations)
Utilize knowledge and application of basic counseling skills in working with clients
Collaborate in quarterly and annual reviews with team to monitor students’ overall progress, and plan modifications to facilitate
students’ progress
Chart and record students’ daily progress notes, and quarterly reports to monitor and facilitate students’ progress
Participate in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Cofacillitate with clinical Department to enhance treatment with students with language deficits
Development of an independent life skills program for students entering a step-down program
Provide parent and family education and training, in addition to staff in-services
Capital Area Speech Center/St. Catherine’s Center for Children’s R. & E. May School 7/03 to 3/05
Speech Pathologist - CFY
Provide speech-language assessment and treatment to children ages five to 13 with a primary diagnosis of ED concurrent with MR,
LD, ASD, etc. in a special education school under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP to complete my requirements for
Certificate of Clinical Competence (duties as bulleted above)
Early Childhood Education Centers/Village Preschool, West Sand Lake, NY 9/02 to 7/03
Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Provide Speech-language therapy to children ages two to five with a variety of diagnoses such as speech and/or language impaired,
MR, ASD, selective autism, etc. in a private preschool setting under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP (duties as bulleted
above)
Devereux-New York, Red Hook, NY 10/01 to 10/02
Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Provide speech-language assessment and treatment to children ages five to 13 with a primary diagnosis of ED concurrent with MR,
LD, ASD, etc. in a special education school under the supervision of an ASHA certified SLP (duties as bulleted above)
Michelle McDonnell Fleischmann
90 Upper Cady Road
Old Chatham, NY 12136
Cell 518-***-**** Fax 518-***-****
REFERENCES
Mr. Dan Sullivan (Supervisor/Principal)
Hillcrest Educational Center (HEC)
Highpoint School
242 West Mountain Road
Lenox, MA 01240
Ms. Diane Parks (former HEC Brookside school principal/currently Special Education teacher)
1431 Old Post Rd
Valatie, NY 12184
Ms. Patsy Alvarez (HEC teacher)
17 Pine Grove Drive
Richmond, MA 01254
Ms. Diane Knupp (CASC Supervisor/St. Catherine’s R & E May School)
4225 Amanda Lane
Schenectady, NY 12303
Jessica Gallo (SLP-CCC)
2 Rose Garden Court #10
Latham, NY 12110