Language Pathologist Assistant
Resume:
Kathryn Gomez M.S., CCC-SLP
McKinney, TX 75071
**************@*****.***
Objective
To provide therapeutic services based on the best available research
evidence, using expert clinical judgments in a pediatric and/or medical
setting.
Certified Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
A highly skilled and accomplished Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
with an extensive range of experience with the assessment, diagnosis,
treatment, implementation and development of individualized plan of care in
the areas of expressive and receptive language, articulation, cognition,
voice, dysphasia, and fluency amongst all age groups.
Education
Masters of Science with a major in Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas
August 9, 2008
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas
August 21, 1999
Licensure and Certification
. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
. State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
. State Board for Educator Certification
Bilingual Classroom Teacher Certification
Related Work History
Plano Independent School District
Plano, Texas
August 2001-April 2010
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist 2008-2010
Knowledge and Skills:
. Working knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines and local district
policies.
. Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, instructional and behavioral
modifications and accommodations.
. Thorough knowledge of communication disorders including all areas of
language, phonological process, articulation, fluency and voice.
. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
. Facilitate case management through involvement with evaluation team
meetings, consolation with parents and teachers, observation and IEPs.
. Evaluate the language, articulation, voice, fluency, intellectual,
academic, emotional, behavioral and/or adaptive behavioral functioning
of referred students.
. Administer, score and interpret appropriate evaluation instruments
based on the specific needs of the students.
. Determine eligibility of students for speech/language therapy
services.
. Develop Full Individual Evaluation Reports and IEPs.
. Observe federal and state time lines for evaluation and written
reports.
. Develop and implement appropriate therapy goals and objectives.
. Assess progress at appropriate intervals and adjust program to allow
for optimum development.
. Abide by the Code of Ethics of ASHA
. Obtain and use evaluative findings to examine program effectiveness
and develop appropriate instructional strategies.
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant 2005-2008
Knowledge and Skills:
. Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language and
hearing disorders.
. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
. Assist speech-language and hearing screenings (without interpretation)
. Assist with informal documentation as directed by the speech-language
pathologist
. Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the
supervising speech-language pathologist
. Document patient/client performance (e.g., tallying data for the
speech-language pathologist to use; preparing charts, records, and
graphs) and report this information to the supervision speech-language
pathologist
. Assist the speech-language pathologist during assessment of
patients/clients
. Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling
activities as directed by the speech-language pathologist
. Perform checks and maintenance of equipment
. Support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research
projects, in-service training, and public relations programs
. Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping,
safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment)
. Collect data for monitoring quality improvement
. Exhibit compliance with regulations, reimbursement requirements, and
speech-language pathology assistant's job responsibilities
Bilingual Teacher 2001-2005
Knowledge and Skills:
. Knowledge of all curriculum material
. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
. Knowledge of all instructional modes
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
. Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of
the district's curriculum program assigned and show written evidence
of preparation as required.
. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student
differences.
. Present the subject matter according to guidelines established by
Texas Education Agency, Board policies, and administrative
regulations.
. Plan and use appropriated instructional/learning strategies,
activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodation for
individual needs of student.
. Conduct assessments of student learning styles and use results for
instructional activities.
. Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning and implementing
instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents
required.
References
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