COVERING LETTER
Respected Sir,
Subject: Application for Audiologist position
My name is Veena dhari. Polukonda. I perceive 2 years, full-time, MSc (ASLP) from the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped (SRC), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
I have joined MSc (ASLP) program following my 4 years BSc (ASLP) including 1 year Clinical Internship. As a master's student I take special interest in the field of Audiology and get good exposures in hearing assessment, hearing aid fitting, counselling the patients regarding hearing aid/cochlear implants and conducting awareness camps for professionals/non professionals. I can also render my services as a speech language pathologist in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various speech language disorders. Familiar in using various subjective and objective speech and language tests for various disorders, also familiar in applying therapy techniques for various speech and language disorders, and also efficient in counselling clients and their families regarding speech and language therapy.
I have been always looking for an opportunity where I can utilize my knowledge in the field of Audiology/Speech pathology and to improve myself in research work. I am extremely interested to work in the reputed institute. It would provide me a good chance to testify and expand my skills and expertise in Audiology/Speech pathology. Further working in thy reputed organisation will provide me abundant opportunity for professional growth. I realize that if given an opportunity, I can meet the expectation of job.
I am also attaching my CV for further details. Please go through it and do me the needful.
Thanking you Sir.
Yours Sincerely,
Veena Dhari. Polukonda.
M. Sc (ASLP),
AYJ NIHH SRC,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Veena dhari. Polukonda,
H.No:49-256
Ganesh Nagar
Hyderabad - 20 Email ID: acuzkp@r.postjobfree.com
Andhra Pradesh. Mobile No: +918*********
Referred by Delta reco
Career Objective:
Securing a challenging position that requires strong analytical skills and encourages utilization of my talent, reach higher levels through hard work and determination.
Profile: Punctual, obedient and always eager to learn new things in life and work.
Work Experience: 3years
Worked as internee for 1 year in the following Hospital set ups
1.Internship Programme: (2010-11)
1.Govt. E.N.T. Koti for 3 months in Speech & Audiology Dept.
2.Nizams institute of Medical Sciences for one and half month at Neurology Dept .
3.Nizams institute of Medical Sciences for one and half month in Plastic Surgery Dept.
4.Rajiv Institute of Medical sciences (RIMS) for 3 months in Audiology and Speech Dept.
5.Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing and Handicapped, SRC for 3 months in Speech and Audiology Dept.
2. Working as Chief Clinical Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist in Hearing Solutions since June 2013.
Personal Profile
Name : Veena dhari Polukonda
Father’s Name : Venkata Basaveswara Rao
Date of birth : 05-08-1989
Gender : Female
Marital status : Married
Nationality : Indian, Hindu
Hobbies : Playing Volleyball, Watching TV, Reading books
Languages known : Telugu, English and Hindi
Academic Qualification:
Examination
Year
Board
School /Institution
Marks / Division
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
2004
Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh
Vikas Public School, Gudivada, Krishna Dist
88.0% First Division
Intermediate
2006
Board of Intermediate Education, A.P
Vidyalaya Jr. College, Gudivada, Krishna Dist
87.9% First Division
B.Sc (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology )
2011
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute For Hearing & Handicapped, SRC
68.4% First Division
M.Sc (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology )
2013
Osmania University, Hyderabad
Ali Yavar Jung National Institute For Hearing & Handicapped, SRC
65.27 % First Division.
Computer Skills and Softwares Used:
Working knowledge of MS Office, Window XP, SPSS, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Research Work:
(a) Subject: Audiology.
(b) Dissertation Title: “Multifrequency Tympanometry. Its role in detecting subtle mechano-acoustic changes in middle ear system”
The Dissertation was submitted in part fulfillment of Master of Science (Audiology and
Speech Language Pathology) to the Osmania University, Hyderabad in 2013.
Participation in Professional Workshops and RCI- CRE Seminars:
42nd international conference on Indian speech and hearing associations ISHACON January 2010 (Bangloore).
9th international conference on Cochlear Implant Group of India CIGICON November 2011(Lucknow).
44th international conference on Indian speech and hearing associations ISHACON January 2012 (Hyderabad).
45th international conference on Indian speech and hearing associations ISHACON January 2013 (Channei).
Research Aptitude
Paper entitled “PHONOLOGICAL PROCESS IN CHILDREN WITH COCHLEAR IMPLANT” presented at the National Conference of Cochlear Implant Group of India- CIGICON December, 2009 held at Hyderabad, India.”
Paper entitled “PHONOLOGICAL PROCESS IN CHILDREN WHO ARE BLIND” presented at the 44th National Conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association - ISHACON January, 2012 held at Hyderabad, India.
Paper entitled “A STUDY ON MULTIFREQUENCY TYMPANOMETRY IN SUBJECTS WITH OTITIS MEDIA” presented at the 45th National Conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association - ISHACON January, 2013 held at Chennai, India.
Professional Summary:
(a)Audiology :
Knowledge of instruments used in Audiology, Applications and function for various diagnostic instruments like Pure tone audiometry, Speech audiometry, Immitance audiometry, OAE & BERA. Identification &diagnosis of hearing loss through administration & interpretation of informal screening tests like BOA, VRA, CORA, TROCA, play audiometry etc; in children.
Calibration of audiometers.
Knowledge of hearing aid trial and fitting.
Counseling of clients and parents regarding hearing loss, diagnosis, consequences, rehabilitation measures, home training, hearing aid use, care and maintenance, auditory training.
(b) Speech and Language Pathology:
Speech and Language Disorders:
Planning and executing assessment and treatment of Speech and Language Disorders namely Acquired Childhood Aphasia, Delayed Speech and Language Development with Hearing Loss, Learning Disability, Aphasias, Developmental Dysarthria, Hyper Functional Voice Disorder, Misarticulations with Hyper Nasality with Cleft Lip and Palate, Articulation Disorders, Phonological Disorders, Normal Non-fluency, Stuttering, Laryngectomees, Specific Language Impairment and Apraxia of Speech. Identification and Rehabilitation of Speech & Language Delays in children with Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
B) Tests/ Scales/ Schedules used:
Linguistic Profile Test, Receptive Expressive Emergent Language Skills, Western Aphasia Test Battery, Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination, Revised Token Test, Bankson Language Screening Test, Stuttering Severity Index, Bankson Articulation Test, Picture Articulation Test, Articulation Inventory, Test of Language Development, Borders Test of Reading writing Abilities, Revised scale, Cognitive Prerequisites.
Handled equipments like,
Aerophone, used for Respiratory measurement
S-Z Indicator, used for Vocal assessment
Nasometer, used to test Nasalance
Electroglottograph, used in Vocal assessment
Multi Dimensional Voice Profile (MDVP), Kay Elemtrics, USA, used for Vocal assessment
Dr.Speech, used for Vocal assessment
Vaghmi, used for Vocal assessment
Well versed with the softwares such as,
Praat, used for Speech analysis.
Declaration
The above information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge and can be supported by necessary documents
Date : 26-04-2016
Place : Hyderabad Veena dhari. Polukonda