Medical Assistant
Resume:
Janice Henderson
South Chicago, IL 60085
abqf7e@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a speech-language pathologist in an educational setting who services a diverse clientele requiring adaptations/modifications
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Communicative Disorders May 2008
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI
Speech-Language Pathology Specialization
Certification: WI DPI, IL Type 10, and Type 73
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology May 2006
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Externships
Medical Externship:
Aurora Medical Center January 2008-May 2008Counseled and provided information to patients and their families on dysphagia Collaborated with hospital staff on patient careProvided cognitive/communication therapy for the geriatric acute inpatient populationUtilized videofluorscopy and clinical bedside swallow examinations to evaluate swallowing functionCompleted Medicaid billing paperwork
Education Externship:
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School August 2007-December 2007Collaborated with other therapists to create a picture exchange system and
other therapy materials in Spanish and English for bilingual studentsCollaborated with other speech therapists in group therapy sessions Effectively used behavioral management techniques during group therapy sessionsModified and adapted therapy activities during the on-going sessionConducted a weekly swallowing group therapy sessionParticipated in Response to Intervention
Audiology Externship:
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing May 2007-August 2007Performed hearing screenings for the geriatric populationAssisted in the daily procedure for a pediatric total communication groupConducted daily hearing aid checks for group participantsAssisted in data collection for group participantsCo-conducted therapy sessions with the speech-language pathologistProvided total communication language stimulation during play-based therapyLed snack and structured play activities in signed English
Specialty Clinics
Fluency Clinic: UW-Milwaukee January 2007-May 2007Individually tailored therapy sessions to meet clients’ needsDeveloped functional goals according to each client’s needsIntegrated socio-emotional needs within the context of therapy
Accent Modification Clinic: UW-Milwaukee January 2007-May 2007Developed functional goals according to the client’s needsCreated a supplemental instructional audio cd for use during the summer months
General Clinics
Articulation: UW-Milwaukee August 2006–Dec. 2006Evaluated client with appropriate materials to create functional goals and monitor progressFostered parental involvement through the implementation of an at-home therapy program
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant, UW-Milwaukee August 2007- May 2007Presented section lectures for select undergraduate courses Assisted instructors in grading assignments and exams for select undergraduate courses Helped maintain the Desire 2 Learn sites for courses Performed various clerical tasks (word processing, copying, and filing as needed)
Camp Counselor, Waukegan Park District, Waukegan, IL. Summer 2006Created weekly activity schedules and supervised children, ages 6-12, on field trips and at camp sitesProvided feedback on camp issues to parents, coworkers, and directorsAssisted in the daily set-up and clean-up of the camp site
Computer Lab Attendant, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL. August 2005-May 2006Maintained the upkeep of computers Solved unforeseen technological problems Helped students with computer issues
SPECIAL SKILLSComputer: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, type 50 wpm
LANGUAGE SKILLSBasic understanding of Spanish and American Sign Language
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Communication Disorders Student Association, August 2004-May 2006Helped organize and conduct annual eventsPlayed key role in providing new information to possible COMD majors
References provided upon request.
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