Ambrose Student

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Davenport, IA 52806

Cell: 563-***-****

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Graduation: May 2011 Cumulative GPA: 3.95 out of 4.0

Licensure: Iowa and Illinois State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, Application Pending

Research: Using Kinesthetic Cues to Increase Imitation in Low Verbal Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Designed and conducted a single-subject research study to investigate the effectiveness of rhythm and kinesthetic

cues to target verbal imitation in low-verbal children with autism

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Graduation: May 2009, Summa Cum Laude Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0

Endorsements: Reading, Language Arts, and Middle School

Licensure: Iowa

Honors: Quad Cities Young Leader Award & Scholarship Recipient, 2010

St. Ambrose University s Dean s List, 2005-2009

St. Ambrose University Homecoming Queen, 2008

Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Member, 2006-2009

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Trinity Medical Center, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Rock Island, IL, fall 2010 Total Hours: 185 Hours

Developed mastery skills in screening, assessment, and clinical practice in the areas of Articulation, Voice,

Receptive and Expressive Language, Cognitive Communication, and Swallowing

Created individualized long term goals, short term goals, progress notes, evaluation summaries, and discharge

summaries for the adult population

Managed a daily caseload of patients presenting with CVA, CABG, and TBI

Completed and maintained appropriate documentation for all patients on caseload

Worked with a rehabilitation team on case management, patient education, and comprehensive patient care

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Total Hours: 92 Hours

Rite Care Clinic, Davenport, IA, Language and Social Communication with adult client, 43 hours

Friendly Kids Corner Day Care, Davenport, IA, Phonology, Articulation, Voice with four clients, 26 hours

All Saints Catholic School, Davenport, IA, Receptive and Expressive Language with a preschool group, 23 hours

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY OBSERVATION HOURS Total Hours: 25 Hours

Rite Care Clinic, Davenport, IA (4 hours) Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, IA (2 hours)

Manor Care SNF, Dubuque, IA (5 hours) Hayes Elementary School, Davenport, IA (14 hours)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Illinois Department of Rehabilitative Services, fall 2007 Present

Respite Care Worker

Simultaneously cared for two non-verbal brothers with severe autism

Enhanced daily communication and social interaction skills through signs and the Picture Exchange

Communication System (PECS)

Facilitated sensory-stimulating activities

New Choices, Inc., fall 2009 fall 2010

Direct Support Professional

Implemented goals which instructed daily living skills to individuals with severe disabilities

Followed applied behavior analysis methods to manage violent behaviors in a boy with severe autism

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Facilitated sign communication with a nonverbal individual with cerebral palsy; aided individual during

exercise with a gait trainer, and other physical therapy exercises

Accurately documented services provided along with individuals progress

Paul Norton Elementary School, 5th Grade, Bettendorf Schools, fall 2010

Student Teacher

Created and implemented curriculum in all subject areas for 28 students

Modified lessons and units to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities

Communicated with colleagues, supervisor, and parents on a daily basis via e-mail, telephone, and personal

meetings

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Member, Board of Directors, the Autism Society of the Quad Cities, 2010

Convention Volunteer, Illinois Speech Language and Hearing Association (ISHA), spring 2010 2011

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

First Aid and CPR, American Red Cross

The Mandt System Putting People First Method of Restriction

Iowa Certified Medication Manager

MEMBERSHIPS

Committee Chair, National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association

Augustana Student Speech Language and Hearing Association

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