Speech-Language Pathologist

Samantha Koropchak, M.S., CF-SLP

** *********** **** **** *******, NJ 07480 • 973-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFILE

New SLP graduate currently seeking a Clinical Fellowship position as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Committed to assessing, diagnosing, and treating disorders addressed within the field across all populations. Empathetic healthcare provider and self motivated; dedicated to providing excellence in patient care. Devoted to the continuous learning process and providing time and effort to advance my clinical skills to become a licensed therapist.

DEGREES

M.A. Speech-Language Pathology, May 2017, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT GPA: 3.6

B.S. Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, May 2015, Stockton University, Galloway NJ GPA: 3.7

RECOGNITION & AWARDS

Deans List, 2012-2015

Honor Athlete Award, 2013

Scholar Athlete Award, 2014

Women’s Tennis First Team All Conference, 2014

Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities Award, 2015

CLINICAL PRACTICUM EXPERIENCES

Stockton Speech and Hearing Clinic Undergraduate Clinician

Galloway, NJ January 2014- May 2014

•Planned and held sessions with a child with an articulation disorder

•Designed activities to target specific sounds the child was having difficulty articulating

•Held parent meetings to implement learning goals at home

Cooperative Educational Services Preschool Graduate Clinician

Trumbull, CT September 2015- December 2015

Administered speech and language screenings to preschool students ages 2-5

Provided a language enrichment program for students in the areas of receptive and expressive language

Created weekly lesson plans and SOAP notes

Sacred Heart Speech & Language Clinic Graduate Clinician

Fairfield, CT January 2015- April 2016

Administered evaluations and provided therapy to an individual with moderate-severe Broca’s aphasia

Provided therapy in a group setting to multiple clients with varying severity levels of aphasia to increase social interactions

Created progress summaries as well as weekly session plans and SOAP notes

Cooperative Educational Services, Special Education School Graduate Clinician

Trumbull, CT May 2016

Provided therapy to middle and high school students with varying functioning levels of autism spectrum disorder targeting social skills and prosody

Implemented therapy in individual and group sessions to address learning goals

Managed negative behaviors during sessions associated with ASD

Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation, Preferred Therapy Solutions Graduate Clinician

Fairfield, CT May 2016-August 2016

Provided skilled therapy services to patients in long-term and short-term care addressing communication, cognition, and swallowing deficits due to varying underlying diagnoses

Utilized a variety of dysphagia and cognitive-linguistic diagnostic materials in order to appropriately diagnose patients and develop thorough skilled therapy plans

Aided short-term care patients in returning to their prior level of functioning/compensating for their deficits in order to safely return to their home environment

Utilized ROX program for all patient documentation (scheduling, evaluations, progress summaries, discharge summaries, billing)

Hop Brook Elementary School Graduate Clinician

Naugatuck, CT August 2016-December 2016

Evaluated and treated students with articulation disorders, language disorders, ASD, learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities

Worked to decrease negative affects of communication deficits on educational performance

Reported in PPT’s and weekly staffing meetings to address student concerns and goals of speech therapy

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefits

Hospital for Special Care, LTACH Graduate Clinician

New Britain, CT January 2017-Current

Performs evaluations and administers treatment in the Neurobehavioral unit (NBU) for patients who have sustained acquired brain injuries and have struggled in society due to difficulty living with deficits

Treatment sessions target increasing independence, fostering community integration, counseling, and developing compensatory strategies in the areas of cognition, communication, and social aspects of language

Performs evaluations and administers treatment in the Medical Rehabilitation unit addressing communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing deficits due to a variety of underlying diagnoses

Participates in related activities such as patient care meetings, in-service education meetings, and staff meetings

Utilizes the Allscript Sunrise program for all patient documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, progress summaries, discharge summaries)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

The University of Sydney Treatment and Research Clinic

Lidcombe, Australia May 2014-July 2014

•Assisted in day to day implementation and operation of multiple research studies conducted by the clinic

•Analyzed and gathered information from various databases for a study on voice disorders

•Assisted in scoring of standardized assessments for multiple studies

Absecon Public School District Substitute Teacher

Absecon, New Jersey September 2014-May 2015

•Employed instructional methods and materials that were most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives

•Guided learning processes towards achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in lesson plans for lessons, units, or projects assigned

•Maintained normal classroom routines and disciplinary procedures

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

West Milford Township Recreation Tennis Coach

West Milford, NJ Summers 2008/2009

•Provided supervision for a group of 4-13 year olds

•Fostered and aided in safety and daily entertainment

•Taught proper tennis technique and strategy

Tiger Tennis & Fitness Tennis Coach

West Caldwell, NJ June 2012-August 2012

•Taught proper tennis technique and strategy for children and adolescents ages 4-17

•Kept players fit and healthy by leading workout routines

Stockton University Campus Center Operations Assistant

Galloway, NJ August 2013-May 2015

•Assisted in meetings and events held by the college

•Greeted customers, business associates, and other corporate executives

•Performed administrative duties and other functions that helped streamline the daily business operations

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Captain, Women’s Tennis Team, Stockton University, 2014-2015

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & DEVELOPMENT

Member, NSSLHA, 2015-Present

Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT), Online Certification Program, January 2016

American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Conference, November 2016

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