Speech-Language Pathologist strong verbal/written skills

Matthew C. Alesi, M.A., CCC-SLP

*** ************ **., ***. ***, Lake Katrine NY 12449

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Cell #: 718-***-****

EDUCATION

*/**-*/** ********* STATE UNIVERSITY Bloomfield, NJ Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

8/05-5/09 UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Albany, NY Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor: Psychology

Magna cum laude

(business courses taken include: Accounting, Statistics, Economics) CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

9/14-current HUNTER-TANNERSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Tannersville, NY Speech-Langauge Pathologist

District Superintendent: Dr. Patrick Sweeney

Hunter Elementary School Principal: Melinda McCool

• Provide speech & language therapy in individual/group settings to students from grades k-12 with a wide range of impairments

• Construct and implement IEPs to address speech and/or language impairments

• Participate in weekly CST (child study team) meetings as part of the school’s RTI

(Response-to-intervention)

• Conduct initial & triennial speech/language evaluations

• Discuss the presence and extent of speech and/or language impairments and effects on the student’s classroom functioning at CSE meetings

• Consult with teachers, administration and various support staff to collaborate about how to best help the student succeed in school

• Conduct individual and group speech, language and fluency therapy to reach IEP goals including: increase speech accuracy and/or fluency, improve receptive & expressive language skills, etc.

• Work with student in need of an AAC (Alternative Augmentative Communication) device and was appropriately trained to do so

8/13-7/14 SHARON JOLLEY AND ASSOCIATES Central Valley, NY SLP Clinical Fellowship

CFY Supervisor: Audra Ludlow, M.A., CCC-SLP

• Worked closely with a diverse preschool population aged 3-5 years old

• Conducted speech and language evaluations from test administration to report writing to feedback sessions with families to presenting results at CPSE meetings

• Consulted with teachers to discuss the students’ presenting problems and progress M. Alesi Résumé Page 1 of 4

• Conducted individual and group speech, language and fluency therapy to reach IEP goals including: increasing speech accuracy, improving receptive and expressive language skills, increasing fluency, reduce stuttering frequency, etc.

• Participated in (CPSE) Committee on Preschool Special Education meetings to help determine students’ diagnoses and eligibility for placement in special education services

5/13-8/13 ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL Wayne, NJ

SLP Extern, St. Joseph’s Hospital

Supervisor: Kristen Bourdain, M.A., CCC-SLP

• Evaluate and provide treatment for all types of communication impairments from age 2 to the adult population in an outpatient setting

• Provide speech, language and fluency assessments to clients with various diagnoses from age 2 to the adult population

• Discuss clients' progress with other professionals on the patients treatment team and the patients’ parents and family members

• Preparatory work for future clinical settings, including assessment and treatment strategies, report writing, and counseling for a variety of adult and child communication disorders

1/13- 5/13 PUBLIC SCHOOL 255Q AT 128 Middle Village, NY SLP Extern, P.S. 255Q at 128

Supervisor: Alicia Cempa, M.S., CCC-SLP

• Worked closely with children on the Autism Spectrum aged 6-11 years old

• Conducted speech, language and fluency evaluations from test administration to report writing

• Provided group and individual speech and language therapy in and out of the classroom

• Provided language therapy through implementing an Augmentative and Alternate Communication (AAC) device

• Adapted therapy to incorporate more visual aids to improve student outcome

• Implemented behavior modification strategies to keep the students on task

• Discussed students’ progress with supervising SLP and the students’ guardians

• Attended CSE meetings to discuss report findings and suggest accommodation modifications

2/13- 6/13 CLIFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15 Clifton, NJ SLP Extern, Clifton Elementary School 15

Supervisor: Emily Wolfson, M.A., CCC-SLP

• Worked closely with a diverse population aged 4-11 years old, including one special education class containing students on the Autism Spectrum

• Conducted speech and language evaluations from test administration to report writing to feedback sessions with families to presenting results at CSE meetings

• Consulted with teachers to discuss the students’ presenting problems and progress

• Conducted individual and group speech, language and fluency therapy to reach IEP goals including: increasing speech accuracy, improving receptive and expressive language skills, increasing fluency, reduce stuttering frequency, etc. M. Alesi Résumé Page 2 of 4

• Participated in (CSE) Committee on Special Education meetings to help determine students’ diagnoses and eligibility for placement in special education services 9/11- 8/12 MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY SPEECH AND LANGUAGE CLINIC Bloomfield, NJ Student Clinician, Montclair State University

Supervisors: Roe DeStephan, M.S., CCC-SLP.; Marie Mannino, M.A., CCC-SLP; Diane Polledri, M.A., CCC-SLP

• Performed intake interviews with clients’ guardians and families to obtain background information

• Performed speech and language evaluations for patients aged 2 through 90 years old with a variety of diagnoses including: expressive and receptive language disorders, fluency disorders, aphasia, and early intervention (EI)

• Conducted group and individual speech, language, and fluency therapy sessions for clients aged 2 through 90 years old

• Conducted feedback sessions with clients and their families which included individualized recommendations

• Participated in clinical supervision weekly to discuss the clients’ progression toward treatment goals

• Documented the clients progression toward meeting their individualized goals through SOAP notes

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

6/12-3/13 CULMINATING PROJECT PAPER Montclair, NJ

Graduate Researcher, Montclair State University

Supervisor: Valerie Johnson, M.A., CCC-SLP

Topic: “A comparison of three treatment approaches for toddlers with expressive language delay”

• Compiled and analyzed articles pertaining to expressive language delay in toddlers and three effective therapy approaches

• Orally presented research results in front of a panel of three faculty members and answered questions pertaining to the overall effectiveness of the therapy approaches OTHER RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

7/11-8/11 BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SUMMER SCHOOL Port Ewen, NY Teacher’s Assistant

• Worked closely with children diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities

• Worked with each child to attain goals of individualized educational programs

• Helped the children learn to use the restroom properly and communicate with adults and peers in a socially appropriate manner through using behavioral techniques 8/09-8/10 MERCY HAVEN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Bayshore, NY Community Resident Mental Health Counselor

• Worked closely with adults diagnosed with various mental disorders M. Alesi Résumé Page 3 of 4

• Worked with each adult to attain their personal goals, including: medication adherence, community involvement, and activities of daily living

• Discussed the residents’ progress with the treatment team including their social worker, psychiatrist, psychologist and other mental health professionals

• Administered psychotropic medications to residents

• Transported residents to and from day treatment programs 2007-2009 SPORTS AUTHORITY

• Sales Associate

• Provided customer service based on knowledge of products

• Maintained order of the department

2008-2009 SEARS

• Lawn and Garden Associate (commission based)

• Provided customer service based on product knowledge (lawn/garden equipment)

• Maintained order of the department

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

2013-present American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 2013-present New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Inc. 2013-present Speech Language Hearing Association of the Hudson Valley/SHAHV CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

New York State Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist License Number: 58 023883

Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Initial Certificate Control Number: 885352141 Issued: 9/18/2014

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified (CCC-SLP) Effective Date: 09/03/2014

M. Alesi Résumé Page 4 of 4

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