Chelsea R. Fretterd, M.S. CF - SLP
Summary of Qualifications
Seeking a Clinical Fellowship position in order to achieve ASHA certification.
Selected to present graduate thesis at 2014 ASHA National Convention.
Excellent interpersonal communication and rapport-building skills.
Able to effectively identify and adapt to client needs.
Publications
Education
Certifications
Living Successfully with Aphasia: What it Means for SLPs and their Clients January 2014
Cheng Library Theses Database, William Paterson University
WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY, Wayne, NJ
Master of Science, Communication Disorders GPA: 3.79 January 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 2010
Minor: Communication Disorders GPA: 3.97
NJ DEPT. OF EDUCATION, Trenton, NJ June 2015
Speech-Language Specialist
Clinical Experience
EBS HEALTHCARE/ ECESC- WEST CALDWELL TECH, West Caldwell, NJ May-June 2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Treated special education students in grades 9-12.
Treatment areas consisted of articulation, language and pragmatic skills.
Completed treatment documentation using EasyIEP software.
Consulted and collaborated with teachers to incorporate curricular material into treatment.
Provided strategies to maximize students’ communication success in the classroom.
Emphasized carryover of communication skills into community and post-secondary settings.
EBS HEALTHCARE/ ELIZABETH BOE- DWYER ACADEMY, Elizabeth, NJ April-June 2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Assessed and treated special education students in grades 9-12
Treatment areas consisted of articulation, fluency, language and pragmatics.
Completed treatment documentation using EasyTrac software.
Provided strategies to maximize students’ ability to access linguistically complex curricular material.
SUNBELT STAFFING/ ORANGE BOE- HEYWOOD AVE. SCHOOL, Orange, NJ. January-February 2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Treated both general and special education students in grades K-7
Treatment areas consisted of articulation, fluency, language and auditory rehabilitation.
Completed treatment documentation using EasyIEP software.
Consulted and collaborated with teachers to incorporate curricular material into treatment.
Provided strategies to maximize students’ communication success in the classroom.
CHILTON PHYSICAL THERAPY, Wayne, NJ September 2014- January 2015
Student Extern
Accrued clinical experience in an outpatient hospital setting.
Evaluated and treated aphasia, fluency, tongue thrust, dysphagia and child language.
Administered LSVT LOUD voice therapy.
Gained experience with Vital Stim NMES therapy for dysphagia.
Completed electronic documentation using Meditech.
WPU SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC, Wayne, NJ January-June 2014
Graduate Clinician January-December 2011
Evaluated and treated pediatric articulation, language, fluency and pragmatics.
Facilitated an aphasia therapy group using supported communication techniques.
Evaluated and treated adults seeking accent reduction.
CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL, Clifton, NJ June-August 2013
Student Extern
Gained clinical experience in a pediatric outpatient hospital setting.
Evaluated and treated children age 18 months-14 years, presenting with a variety of special needs.
Treatment areas included articulation, language, apraxia, AAC, and dysphagia.
Consulted with physical and occupational therapists in treatment planning.
CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE, Starksboro, VT June 2011
Family Partner
Gained clinical experience assessing and treating a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Developed techniques to facilitate his participation in camp activities.
Gained experience with family-centered care.
Worked to provide a successful camp experience for the child's entire family.
ELKS CAMP MOORE, Haskell, NJ June-August 2009, 2010
Camp Counselor
Contributed to social and recreational skill development in children with various special needs
Provided social, emotional and physical support in a summer camp setting.
Strengths:
Ability to build effective therapeutic rapport quickly, in all treatment settings.
Complimented by supervisors in both of the latter positions on ability to:
-Identify, empathize with and address camper needs and adjust counseling style accordingly
-Identify where attention is most needed at a given time.
-Sensitively assist fellow staff with less special needs experience.