Assistant State University
Resume:
Somary “Mary” Vilaysing
Hays, KS 67601 ************@*******.***
Education
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, December 2009
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
B.S., Speech-Language Pathology, May 2006
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Minor: Psychology
Externships
Hays Public Schools, USD 308, Hays, KS, Spring 2009
• Evaluation and treatment of children (kindergarten through 5th grade) in the areas of articulation,
language, and social communication.
Hays Area Children’s Center, Hays, KS, Spring 2009
• Evaluation and treatment of children (birth through 3) in the area of language and articulation.
Mid-America Rehabilitation Hospital, Overland Park, KS, Spring 2009
• Evaluation and treatment of adults and geriatric patients in the areas of cognition, communication,
dysphagia, and voice. Observed the use of VitalStim on dysphagia patients.
Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS Fall 2009
• Not yet completed
Practicum Experience
Geneva Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, Hays, KS, Fall 2004-Fall 2008
• Provided therapy for an international student to improve articulation, prosody, semantics, and
syntax
• Planned and implemented treatment for AAC clients with autism, Rett’s syndrome, and cerebellar
ataxia
• Programmed electronic communication devices such as the the DynaVox and Go-Talk 9 for
evaluations and treatment
• modified the Lingraphica for an adult with non-fluent aphasia
• Provided treatment for a school aged child to improve reading fluency and comprehension
• Co-clinician providing services for pragmatic skills for adults with developmental disabilities
• Planned and provided treatment for adults with fluent and non-fluent aphasias
• Performed diagnostic evaluations on children in the areas of language, articulation, and AAC
• Planned and implemented pediatric voice therapy
Holy Family Elementary School, Hays, KS, Fall 2005, Fall 2007
• Provided therapy for articulation and oral motor muscle control for elementary students
• Provided therapy for elementary students in the area of pragmatics and vocal awareness
Head Start, Hays, KS, Spring 2006
• Provided early intervention for preschoolers focusing on print awareness and literacy awareness.
Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, Fall 2008
• Evaluation of modified barium swallow studies and bedside swallow studies.
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Work Experience
Graduate Assistant, August 2007-December 2009
Department of Technology Studies, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
• Designed and maintained department website
• Designed databases for all KS, CO, and NE High schools and postcards for recruitment purposes
• Assisted with recruitment of prospective students
Student Office Assistant, January 2004-August 2007
Department of Technology Studies, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
• Assisted with preparation of presentations and conferences
• Was responsible for purchasing necessary equipment and office supplies for professors
Para Educator, January 2003-May 2003
USD 485. Garden City, KS
• Provided additional academic support for children in need
• Interpreted for Lao
Activities
• Member of National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association
o Assisted with the annual spelling bee
o Participated on fundraising committee
• Community Service
o YMCA Youth In-line/Roller Hockey Coach
o Canned Food Drive for Emmaus House
Qualifications
• Bilingual in Lao and Thai
• Computer skills include: Microsoft Office software, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Internet
Explorer, Lotus Notes, 75+ wpm
Conventions/Workshops Attended
Solving the Social Equation in ASD: From Social Stories to Real-Life Strategies Workshop,
Hays, KS, Summer 2005, Presented by Carol Gray
Supporting Communication and Learning in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders,
Hays, KS, Summer 2005, Presented by Sylvia F. Diehl, Ph.D
Family-Centered Intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Hays, KS, Summer
2007, Presented by Juliann Woods, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Sensory Processing in Everyday Life: Evidence Based Strategies, Hays, KS, Summer 2007,
Presented by Winnie Dunn, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA
Response to Intervention (RTI): Single Sound Articulation Errors, Hays, KS, Summer 2008,
Presented by Jennifer Taps, M.A., CCC-SLP
Response to Intervention (RTI): From “What” to “How”, Hays, KS, Summer 2008, Presented
by Judy K. Montgomery, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference – Boston, MA
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference – Chicago, IL
References: Available upon request.
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