Direct Support Professional

Christina M. Lorfing

** ****** ******* ** * Monroe, NJ ۰ 08831

P: 732-***-**** ۰ *********.*******@*****.***

EDUCATION

B.S., Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Towson University, 2016

Towson, MD

GPA: 3.7

Graduated with Latin Honors at the distinction level of Cum Laude

Clinical, Research and Academic Assistant – Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Towson University

Served as an assistant to Dr. Pellowski, a Graduate Professor on the subject of Fluency Disorders. Assisted with treating a client who stutters. Tasks involved administering standardized speech and language assessments and developing treatment procedures. Contributed to research study, “The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Stuttering”. Collecting data to conduct survey, “Prevalence of Stuttering in ASL”. Assisted in various responsibilities such as laboratory experiments, grading, and general administration for Dr. Pellowski’s graduate level class.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Speech Language and Hearing Center – Towson, MD (2015, 2016)

Served as student clinician for a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) during therapy sessions with patients. Responsible for creating and facilitating activities during therapy sessions. Engaged and interacted with children with disabilities under guidance of SLP. Completed over thirty hours of observations in school-based and hospital-based settings.

Institute of Well-Being – Towson, MD (2015)

Worked in clinical setting observing audiologist during routine and advanced hearing screenings for clients ranging from adolescent to senior citizens. Studied type and method of multiple hearing exams to determine relevancy and practical application for clients. Worked with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in “Joy of Reading” program. Tasks involved reading chapter books, answering comprehension questions and facilitating lesson plans.

LEADERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

Geriatric Assessment Interdisciplinary Team Training Conference; Kentwood, MD November 3, 2015

National Student Speech Language Hearing Associate Club; Towson University September 2014 – May 2016

Alpha Omicron Pi; Towson University March 2013 – May 2016

-Contributed 100+ Hours of Community Service

WORK EXPERIENCE

Para Professional

The Academy Learning Center – Monroe, NJ June 2016 – Present

Strengthened knowledge of child growth, development and appropriate classroom practices. Demonstrated the ability to assist with instructional activities in all academic areas. Responsible for the diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate intervention practices. Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI).

Caregiver

Single Parent Family – Monroe, NJ October 2009 – Present

Served as the caregiver for twin children beginning when they were 4 weeks old. Responsible for transporting them to and participating in the children’s occupational therapy, speech language therapy, and physical therapy exercises. Enforced consistent and respectable behavior at home, in public, and at school.

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