School Speech Language

Loren Cipion, M.A, CCC-SLP

**********@*****.***, 718-***-****

**** ***** *****-******, *******, Florida 32828

Educational Experience:

Masters of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, 2005

Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts in Speech Language Pathology, 2003

Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York

Master of Science in Education, 1999

The City College University of New York

Bachelor of Science in Education, 1997

The City College University of New York

Licenses and Professional Associations:

University of the State of New York, Education Department

* Public School Teacher Certificate - Speech and Hearing Handicapped- Pre-

Kindergarten, Kindergarten and grades 1-6- July 1998 (permanent)

* Extension of Certificate - Bilingual Elementary- September 2002

(permanent)

* Public School Teacher Certificate - Speech and Hearing Handicapped-

February 2003 (permanent)

* Extension of Certificate-Bilingual-Other than Elementary-February

2004(permanent)

New York City Department of Education

* Bilingual Teacher of Common Branch Subjects-Spanish- Grades 1-6- July

1998 (permanent)

* Teacher of Common Branch Subjects Grades 1-6- February 2003 (permanent)

* Teacher of Speech Improvement- February 2003 (permanent)

* Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC)

December 2006

State of Florida Department of Health

* Speech Language Pathology License

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

* Active Early Step Provider

State of Florida Department of Education

* Professional Educator's Certificate-Speech Language Impaired/Grades K-12-

July 2012.

* American Speech Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Member.

Professional Experience:

* Independent Contractor-Contract Position (February 2014-Present)

> Provided individual and group therapy for a variety of diagnoses

including autism, Down syndrome, multiple handicaps,

articulation and language disorders.

> Designed and implemented functional treatment procedures for

children with a variety of disorders.

> Documented treatment session results and planned future

interventions.

> Recorded students' progress through standard documentation

procedures.

> Administered diagnostic speech language evaluations, developed

treatment plans, & provided services to pre-school and school

age children with language & learning disabilities.

* Lake Como Elementary School, Orlando, Florida (August 2012- June 2013)-

Speech Therapist

> Provided individual and group therapy for a variety of diagnoses

including autism, disfluencies, hearing impairments, multiple

handicaps, and articulation and language disorders.

> Designed and implemented functional treatment procedures for

individuals with mild to severe mental retardation and Autism.

> Developed activities that enhanced functional communication

using alternative communication devices.

> Participated in care plan, interdisciplinary team, and family

meetings.

> Documented treatment session results, planned future

interventions, and created formal evaluation reports. Recorded

students' progress through standard documentation procedures.

> Administered diagnostic speech language evaluations, developed

treatment plans, & provided services to pre-school and school

age children with language & learning disabilities.

> Consulted parents, teachers, and others, as appropriate,

regarding individual students' challenges and progress.

* Alexander Humboldt Elementary School, New York, New York (August 2003-

June 2012)- Bilingual Speech and Language Therapist

> Conducted individual and group therapy based on IEP mandate &

goals.

> Participated in care plan, interdisciplinary team, and family

meetings.

> Administered formal and informal language and speech evaluations

in order to developed appropriate IEP goals for students

commensurate with their individual needs.

> Provided consultation and materials to parents, teachers and

others as appropriate regarding individual students.

> Documented treatment session results, planned future

intervention to achieve treatment plan goals, and created formal

evaluation/progress reports.

* Public School/ M.S. 280, Bronx, New York (January 2002-June 2003)-

Bilingual Speech and Language Therapist

> Provided individual and group therapy to children in preschool

through 8th grade.

> Formulated Individualized Education Plan based on individual

needs.

> Documented treatment session results, planned future

interventions, and created formal evaluation reports. Recorded

students' progress through standard documentation procedures.

> Participated in care plan, interdisciplinary team, and family

meetings.

Professional Experience (continued):

> Provided guidance to the child's parents and educated them on

how to properly manage kids with speech disorders.

* Alexander Humboldt Elementary School, New York, New York (August 1997-

June 2002)- Classroom Teacher

> Worked with K-8th grade bilingual and monolingual students.

> Conducted whole class lessons and small group instruction in all

subject areas.

> Provided consultation and materials to parents, teachers and

others as appropriate regarding individual students.

> Successfully utilized learning centers for math, science, social

studies, writing, and technology to complement the child-based

curriculum.

> Evaluated each student's progress and adjusted strategies

accordingly.

> Implemented a positive discipline plan that promoted students'

responsibility, problem-solving skills, and accountability.

References: Available upon request.

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