speech therapist

Hiranthi Karunarathna

********.************@*****.***

NO94, YATIYANA(W.P), MINUWANGODA, SRI LANKA.

Phone no: +94-11-229****

23rd March 2016

Dear Madam / Sir,

I would like to express my strong interest in working as a speech language pathologist at your organization. I have received Master degree in speech language pathology and Audiology from Bangalore University, India.

During my undergraduate, graduate and also during my professional carrier,I have had multiple opportunities to work with elementary age children with variety of communication disorders, particularly with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fluency disorders, Learning disability, phonological and articulation disorders. And also I have had good experience in working with adults with neurological language and speech disorders. But I have extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other childhood communication disorders. I believe my experience and skill will make me an excellent speech language pathologist for your organization for Children. I have enclosed my resume along with this letter. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Hiranthi Karunarathna

No,94, Yatiyana, Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka.

CURRICULUM VITAE

M.HIRANTHI KARUNARATHNA

Master of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

********.************@*****.***

Res: +94-112-***-***

Mobile: +94-721-***-***

NO:94, YATIYANA(W.P), MINUWANGODA, SRI LANKA.

CV/ RESUME OUTLINE

Position wanted Speech Pathologist / speech therapist Job category selected Healthcare

Teaching

Social work

Employment Wanted Full time

Language skills English – Excellent

Preferred job location Dubai/ UAE

Current living Sri Lanka

Country of citizenship Sri Lanka

Available from 1st May 2016 0nwards

Able to relocate Yes

OBJECTIVE AND RESUME SUMMARY

CARRIER PROFILE

A trained and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist, with clinical experience in the evaluation and management of children and adults with various communication disorders such as child language disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, articulation disorders, neurological language and neurological speech disorders among others.

CARRIER OBJECT

To work in a stimulating environment and to reach higher echelons in an organization that offers potential for advancement and professional growth while allowing utilizing one's acquired skills and experience.

And also to obtain the long term position that Provides opportunity for clinical research, and continued learning in the discipline of speech-language pathology. MY KEY SKILLS

Good interpersonal communicative abilities, Hard working, Patience, Good knowledge in audiology even though interested in speech language pathology, Research Oriented, Enthusiastic for learning

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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY, QUALIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC PROFILE

M.A.S.L.P (Master in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) 1st class,Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore University, India, 2012- 2014

B.A.S.L.P (Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) 1st class, Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore University, India, 2008-2012

G.C.E Advanced Level, Biology, Physics, Chemistry,Gam/ Rathnavali Balika Vidyalaya, Gmpaha,Sri lanka, 2006.

G.C.E Ordinary Level, English, English literature, Mathematics, Science, Commerce,,Eastern music,Sinhala language, Social study & History, Health & Physical education CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Speech Diagnostics

Detailed and accurate case history taking skills.

Trained in subjective and objective assessment of children and adults.

Experience in assessment among the pediatric population such as delayed speech and language with associated disorders such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, repaired cleft lip and/ or palate, learning disability, phonological and articulation disorder, voice disorders, stuttering among others.

Experience in assessment of adults with communication disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, voice disorders, laryngectomy, fluency disorders such as stuttering and cluttering, articulation disorders and resonance disorders.

Trained in utility of software such as PRAAT, Dr. Speech, Multi-Dimensional Voice Profile

(MDVP), Motor Speech Profile (MSP), Vaghmi in the objective analysis of individuals with voice disorders or dysarthria.

Good counseling skills.

Good documentation skills.

Speech Therapy

Experience in evaluating baseline skills of children and adults with communication disorders.

Experience and trained as an ABA therapist under the supervision of the a BCBA .

Assessing the baseline and set the goals using VB-MAPP especially for children with Autism ( Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment planning Programme).

Practical and appropriate goal and activity selection.

Effective implementation of therapy techniques for children and adults with speech and language disorders.

Experience in the use of augmentative and alternative communication in individuals requiring the same.

Good documentation of status and progress of clients. Audiology

Detailed evaluation and diagnosis of auditory disorders.

Differential diagnosis of cochlear and retro- cochlear pathology,

Psuedohypocusis.

Experience in prescribing and programming of hearing aids (Phonak,Alps, Siemens, Widex, GN Resound, Elkon, Oticon, Starkey, Sonic )Body level, Behind The Ear (BTE), In The ear

(ITE),Completely In The Canal (CIC).

Real ear measurement and reprogramming the digital hearing aids. Instruments Handled:-

Audiometry: Elkon, ALPS, GSI 16, GSI 61, MAICO MA 53

Tympanometry: GSI Tympstar. GSI 38 Auto Tymp

Auditory Evoked Potentials (AEP): GSI Audera. Intelligent Hearing System (IHS),

Oto-Acoustic Emission (OAE): GSI Audera, OAE scout. INTERNSHIP

National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Science .(NIMHANS)

Samvaad Rehabilitation Center, Domlur.

Dr, B.R Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore.

Rail Wheel hospital, Bangalore .

Bowring & Lady Curzon Hospital .India.

FAME India, Bangalore.

CONFERENCE/ WORKSHOP ATTENTED

Workshop on Applied Behavior Analysis by Dr, Siri Ming, USA,2014.

Auditory Evoked Potentials by Dr. James W.Hall at Dr. Chandrasekhar Institute of speech and Hearing 2013.

Workshop on Basic Principles of Immittance, at Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing 2012.

INDOCLEFTCON 2012 Speech disorders relating to Cleft lip and Palate Strategies for Assessment and Management.

Adult Neurocognitive Communication Disorders Assessment & Management at Manipal University 2011.

42nd National Conference of Indian Speech and hearing Assosiaction.2010.

International Symposium o Audiology Medical at Bhubaneshwar.2009.

Recent Developments in Auditory Technology at Indian Social Institute 2009.

Childhood Language Disorders & Evidence Based Practice In speech pathology by Dr. Giri Hegde, USA. 2009.

MASTER THESIS

Relationship between behavioral measure of acceptable noise level (ANL) and physiological measures in normal hearing individuals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical supervisor in speech language pathology – Roseth Hospital private limited, Ambalangoda, Sri lanka.(from 1st January 2015 to 31st August 2015). Responsibilities:

Supervised the therapy of children with speech and language disorders, fluency and articulation disorders.

Supervised the therapy of adults with neurological speech disorders and neurological language disorders.

Supervised the therapy session for children with Autism spectrum disorders and hearing impairment.

Supervised therapy session for adults with fluency disorders.

Monitored patients progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

Counsel parents/ caregivers with children with speech and language impairment concerning the importance of speech and language therapy.

Consult with and advised educators or medical staff with speech or hearing topics like communication strategies, AAC, and speech language stimulation.

Review treatment plans and assess individual performance to modify changes or write new plans.

Clinical Speech Language Pathologist – Samvaad Institue of Speech and Hearing, Affiliated to Bangalore university, India. (from June 2015 to September 2015) Academic activities

Supervised clinical practicum for 3rd year BASLP and 1st year BASLP

Supervised clinical conference for BASLP students

Attended two days conference on Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) conducted by Dr. Siri Ming, USA.

Clinical activities

Trained and supervised therapy cases for children with autism spectrum disorders(ASD) using Applied Behavior Analysis(ABA) approach( under the supervision of BCBA).

Supervised the therapy session for both adults and children with fluency disorders.

Supervised the therapy session for children with speech and language impairment.

Counseled parents/caregivers of individuals with speech & language impairment concerning the importance o speech and language therapy, fluency therapy and ABA- based approach.

Administrative activities

Maintaining registers of the therapy cases

Co-ordinating therapy programme in the institute. Clinical Audiologist and Speech language Pathologist– Ashwini Speech and Hearing Clinic R.T Nagar,Bangalore.(October 2012-september 2014)

Responsibilities:

Comprehensive diagnostic assessments for the pediatric population with speech & language delays, autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, learning disability and articulation disorders.

Structured goal setting and therapy for children aged between 1 years to 15 years.

Provide instruction and counseling for parents/ caregivers on how to carry out therapeutic activities and effective home training.

Based on the assessment, refer the children for appropriate evaluations (audiological, neurological, psychological etc).

Maitai sessio otes ad progress reports to docuet child’s progress.

Carry out school screening program.

Follow up and discuss with parents to establish revised goals in order to facilitate a dynamic treatment approach.

Conduction various audiological testing (pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, special tests).

Provide Hearing Aid trial.

Provide hearing Aid fitting (body level, BTE, custom fitting).

Provide hearing Aid programming of all categories hearing aids and trouble shooting of them.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Computer skills & tech awareness:

Familiar with all Windows operating systems and Office software, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel

Efficient in MS word processing, managing files and folders, editing, formatting, enhancing documents.

Wide experience in Web browsing and advanced skills in using the internet as a powerful research tool.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

License to practice as a speech language pathologist and audiologist in Sri Lanka. Speech Therapist Reg. no: 85

Audiologist Reg. no: 25

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name : M.Hiranthi Karunarathna.

Father’s ae: M.Karunarathna.

Mother’s ae: W.D Chitra Karuaratha.

Date of Birth: 8th May 1987

Gender: Female

Nationality: Sri Lankan

Marital Status: Single

Activities in Leisure time: Reading, Writing poems, Knitting, Embroidery designing, cooking and gardening. DECLARATION

I hereby declared that the above factors are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Yours Faithfully,

Hiranthi Karunarathna

Date: 23rd March 2016

REFERENCES ON REQUEST:

Mrs. Radhika Poovayya.

Director,

Samvaad Institute of Speech and Hearing

Bangalore- 560 032, Karnataka, India

Phone no. +91-984*******

e- mail: **************@*****.***

Ms.Mottia Mohammed Ahmed

Nursing staff in Sheikh khalifa general hospital-umm alqween Phone no.009-715-51833935

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