Colleen Latsko
East Longmeadow MA. 01028
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EDUCATION
Stonehill College, Easton, MA Anticipated Graduation: May 2016
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts Completion of SLPA Licensure
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Speech Pathology
Minor: Criminology
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Speech and Language Development, Developmental Theories, Early Care and Education, Biology, Reading Theory and Instruction, General Psychology, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Developmental Psychology, Speech and Hearing Science, Phonetics, Language Acquisition, Sign Language 1 and 2, Audiology, and Anatomy and Physiology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Karen A. Francioso-Howe Speech-Language Pathologist, North Easton, MA January 2016 – May 2016
Speech-Language Pathology Internship
Observed patients and contributed with their play skills in their therapy sessions
Created activities that I put into action while leading therapy sessions under supervision
Constructed sessions that aided with receptive and expressive language for a possible multi- play scheme
Let’s Talk Speech and Language Therapy Services LLC, South Easton, MA August 2015 – December 2015
Speech Pathologist Internship
Participated in activities that demonstrated phonological sequences, syllable sequences and problem solving
Created activities for the children to participate in throughout their sessions
Independent Nanny, East Longmeadow, MA May 2015 – August 2015
Nanny for a 4 year old and an 8 year old girl from 6am until 6pm
Responsible for getting them to their daily activities along with meal prep, bathing, and helping with their homework
Sachem Center for Health & Rehabilitation, East Bridgewater, MA August 2014 – January 2015
Office Clerk
Filed client information and therapist evaluations into company database
Shadowed Head Speech Pathologist during her evaluations and assisted when needed
Mount Saint Vincent and Mount Marie Nursing Homes, Holyoke, MA May 2014 – August 2014
Speech Pathologist Intern/ Office Clerk
Input all therapists patient evaluations into company database
Delivered patients to the therapists office and assisted the therapists during their exercises
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office, Board Maker Plus
Social Networking: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Languages: English, American Sign Language, French (Beginner)
COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
Vice President, Speech Pathology Club September 2012 – Present
Organized events to help spread awareness of the club
Acted as a mentor to younger Speech Pathology students entering Stonehill College
Volunteer, Blue Bird Retirement Home, East Longmeadow, MA April 2014 – August 2014
Assisted the elderly with cognitive and fine motor skills on a weekly basis
Volunteer, KinderCare School, Easton, MA September 2014 – December 2014
Assisted the teacher with everyday classroom activities
Cooperated and communicated with the peers, staff, and children
Volunteer, Within Reach Tutoring, Brockton, MA September 2012 – May 2013
Tutored young students by helping them with homework and reviewing class discussions with them