Kaiti M. Chandler

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Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE ANTICIPATED MAY 2019 APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

· Speech-Language Pathology GPA: 3.97

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAY 2017 APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

· Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor: Child Development Honors: Summa Cum Laude Clinical Experience

GRADUATE CLINICIAN SPRING 2019 DREAMWEAVERS UNLIMITED

· Serving Gaston County and surrounding communities with services provided to children with communication disorders secondary to autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and various language disorders.

· Competently administering and interpreting formal (PLS-5) and informal assessments (AAC Genie).

· Assessing, training, and implementing use of low- and high-tech augmentative alternative communication (AAC) devices including PECS and Accent from PRC.

GRADUATE CLINICIAN FALL 2018 QUAKER MEADOWS GENERATIONS

· Proficient in speech/language screens and evaluations (CELF-Preschool-2, PLS-5, GFTA-3) using standard norms to determine need for care or provide reauthorization as well as provide parent education.

· Provided skilled and treatment for preschool children with communication deficits secondary to autism spectrum disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, and various language disorders. GRADUATE CLINICIAN APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION DISORDERS CLINIC’S LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM SUMMER 2018

· Proficient in administration and interpretation of language evaluations (TILLS, TNL, WIAT-3, PAT-2, CELF-5 Metalinguistics, BRIEF) as evidenced by experience on the Language Learning Program diagnostic team.

· Provided skilled treatment, including the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS©) program, for children ages 10-14 with language deficits secondary to dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, and various language disorders.

· Planned, executed, and creatively targeted goals in a 2-week summer language camp experience for school-age children with language disorders.

GRADUATE CLINICIAN THE FOLEY CENTER AT CHESTNUT RIDGE SPRING 2018

· Proficient in administration and interpretation of cognitive, linguistic, and bedside swallowing screens evaluations (ABCD, FLCI, RIPA-G, MIRBI-2, CLQT, BDAE-2, WAB-Bedside Screener, MoCA, SLUMS, FOIS, OHAT, EAT-10, SWAL-QOL).

· Assisted primary SLP in administration and interpretation of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

(FEES) for swallowing disorders to provide management recommendations and targeted-treatment for dysphagia.

· Provided rehabilitation services to adults and geriatrics ranging from 61 - 100 with cognitive deficits, swallowing disorders, and aphasia secondary to dementia, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other various pathologies.

· Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques including the IOPI, contrasting color plates, delayed recall, functional activities with dementia, the Breather, and semantic feature analysis.

· Demonstrated independence and proficiency with use of CASAMBA EMR for daily documentation needs. Page 2

· Provided interdisciplinary care and collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including PT, OT, RN/LPN, CNA, RD, Physician, and Physician Assistant to ensure optimal patient care for diet management, recalling safety strategies during eating and transfers, use of adaptive equipment for feeding, medication management, and orientation to situation.

· Actively participated in daily meetings to discuss patient therapy progress across disciplines.

· Experienced in program implementation and education and training of staff. GRADUATE CLINICIAN APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY THOMAS O. ELLER PRESCHOOL LANGUAGE CLASSROOM FALL 2017

· Competently administered and interpreted the AEPS to create an appropriate treatment plan for clients.

· Provided skilled treatment, including implementation of augmentative alternative communication (AAC) devices such as Tobii Dynavox, for preschool children ages 2-4 with communication deficits secondary to cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and language delays and disorders.

· Collaborated inter-professionally with other SLPs, music therapists, OTs, and special education professionals to coordinate treatment plans.

Awards

· 2017 – 2018 Appalachian State University Provost Fellow Awarded $2,500

· 2017 Delta Zeta Sorority Foundation Nolop Audiology Scholarship Awarded $1,000 Professional Development

· Spring 2018 Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP ) University Student Access Training

· Spring 2018 Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Social & Behavioral Research Course

· Fall 2017 American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Leadership

· Spring 2018 Graduate Student Representative Open House Meetings for prospective Graduate Students

· Fall 2018 Second-year Graduate Student Representative for First-year Graduate Student Orientation Panel

· Fall 2018 Graduate Cohort Representative at Grand Opening for Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences VIP Event

· Fall 2014 – Fall 2016 Delta Zeta National Sorority, Lambda Phi Chapter President Selected Employment

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2018

· Completed administrative tasks in the Department office, including developing and implementing filing systems, record keeping, telephone services, participating in Prospective Student Meetings, and other tasks as directed by the Administrative Assistant or Department Chair.

· Served as Graduate Research Assistant for the Theatre and Therapy Program by recording baseline and weekly data to probe and monitor progress toward therapeutic goals. HOSTESS STORIE STREET GRILLE MAY 2016 – AUGUST 2016

· Ensured organization and proficient communication with all staff to ensure efficient service for guests. AFTER SCHOOL & CAMP COUNSELOR LINCOLN COUNTY YMCA MAY 2014 – AUGUST 2015

· Planned and executed activities for an assigned group of school-age campers, coordinated with co-counselors, managed camper behavioral issues, and maintained records (i.e. incident reports, attendance logs).

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