Katie Lester
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I am equipped with the knowledge, skills, and patience needed to effectively address the needs of pediatric and adult patients with various communication and swallowing disorders. I am seeking a full-time clinical fellowship position starting June 2019.
Education:
Longwood University, Farmville, VA, Expected Graduation: May 2019
Master of Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Longwood University, Farmville, VA, January 2016-January 2017
Speech-Language Pathology Online Prerequisite Coursework
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, August 2011-May 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Related Experience:
O.B. Gates Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA, August 2018-December 2018
Graduate Student Clinician
Provided speech-language therapy via individualized education plans to a dynamic caseload of 45 students (age range: 3 years old-10 years old)
Selected test batteries and evaluated children using diagnostic evaluations (TNL-2, PLS-5, CELF-5, and SLAM) for special education initial evaluations and re-evaluations
Longwood Speech, Hearing, Learning Services, Farmville, VA, August 2017-August 2018
Graduate Student Clinician
Provided speech-language therapy to 10 children, formulated treatment plans and therapeutic interventions, updated and maintained client’s files and reports on a weekly basis
Selected test batteries and evaluated children using diagnostic evaluations (Fluharty-2, GARS-3, CTOPP-II, OWLS, GFTA-3)
Provided parents with home practice strategies
Carriage House Educational Services, Louisville, KY, May 2016-July 2017
Classroom Assistant
Implemented multiple modes of individualized treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder
The Brook Hospital, Louisville, KY, August 2015-April 2016
Mental Health Associate
Responsibilities included understanding and implementing individual treatment plans of a mixed caseload with various populations: pediatric, adult, geriatric, and military
Additional Experience:
UofL RaiseRED Dance Marathon, Louisville, KY, September 2013-May 2015
Team Leader
RaiseRED’s mission is to raise money to donate to pediatric cancer research
My responsibilities included organizing and assisting with assigned Dance Marathon pre-events, recruiting a specified number of dancers, and establishing a relationship with my fundraising team prior to completing the 18-hour dance marathon.
References:
Lissa Power-deFur, Ph.D., CCC-SLP-ASHA-F
Professor, Graduate Coordinator, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Longwood University, 201 High St Farmville VA 23909
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Mary Jo Hughes, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-language Pathologist
OB Gates Elementary School, 10001 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
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