Speech Language Pathology

Amber Henmi

**********@*****.***/ 949-***-**** / https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhenmi/

EDUCATION

Columbia University,Teacher’s College

Master of Science of Speech Language Pathology

Expected May 2024

San Diego State University,

Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences Major GPA: 3.98 / Cumulative GPA 3.98 - Dean’s List 2018 to 2022 Sept 2018 - May 2022

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Outpatient Student Extern,Mount Sinai Hospital Spring 2024- Present

● Perform Modified Barium Swallow studies and complete reports with diet and treatment recommendations

● Deliver client-centered care to patients with dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive and voice disorders

● Educate caregivers and patients on treatment and home plans on ways to optimize client outcomes Graduate Clinician,Saturday Aphasia Group Spring 2023- Present

● Interacted and assisted patients with aphasia providing group therapy utilizing SCA and principles ECoLoGiC of treatment to improve naturalistic and unstructured skills that maximize carryover

● Encouraged use of patients’ AAC devices, writing, and other modalities to maximize clients’ expressive language output in group communication

Advanced Reading Group Clinician, International AphasiaMovement Fall 2023

● Created lesson plans and led group treatment sessions targeting functional reading skills

● Individualized cueing strategies to capitalize on the existing strengths of each participant and maximize positive outcomes of treatment

3K- Middle School Graduate Clinician,Public School96 Joseph Lanzetta Fall 2023

● Administered speech and language services to students with disabilities in 3K-8th grade, targeting goals such as literacy, articulation, phonological awareness, receptive and expressive language, and organizational skills

● Provided culturally relevant and trauma informed care to students from diverse backgrounds Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) Clinician,NYU RUSK Langone Hospital Summer 2023

● Facilitated individual and group therapy to clients with aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria at ICAP with use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with co-clinician

● Conducted comprehensive evaluations, determined goals, documented progress, provided caregiver education, and completed baseline & final reports

● Exposure to electronic record charting through Epic Graduate Clinician,Edward D. Mysak Clinic Spring 2023-Summer 2023

● Performed oral-mechanization exam (OME), used Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding approach, and administered caregiver questionnaires for three in-person pediatric feeding evaluations

● Delivered speech and language services once a week to four clients with non-fluent aphasia via group teletherapy

● Utilized the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA) when creating communication profiles and goals for clients

● Collaborated with a co-clinician, client, and clinical supervisor to diligently complete weekly Session Plans, SOAPnotes, and data tracking to promote client success

Digital Discussions Leader,Bridge Therapy Spring 2023

● Led a group of three neurodiverse participants via teletherapy working on social pragmatics and conversation techniques

● Created functional goals and session plans for teenager/young adult participants with co-student leaders Diagnostics,Maimonides Medical Center January 2023

● Conducted bedside Clinical Swallowing Evaluations for acute-care patients including Oral mechanization exam (OME), language and cognition (C.S-L.I), and Simple Standardized Bedside Swallowing Assessment (SSA) examinations under clinician supervision

● Completed diagnostic reports regarding current patient swallowing status and recommended diet according to IDDSI scales CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supplemental Instructor,San Diego State University Spring 2022

● Instructed and created supplemental class plans for the Audiology class at San Diego State University

● Collaborated with audiology professor about students’ feedback regarding course and exams Research Assistant,Learning Language Lab at San Diego State University Fall 2019- May 2022

● Research study design, implementation, processing, and analysis

● Presented findings at the Student Research Symposium in 2020, 2021, and 2022

Received Summer Undergraduate Grant (2020) and Provost Award (2021)

● Ran participants by administering of standardized assessments (Nonword Repetition Task, Flanker Task, and Peabody Picture Vocabulary Task Fifth Edition), electroencephalography (EEG) data collection and processing Administrative Assistant,RL Therapy Group Spring 2019- August 2021

● Managed appointments and schedules for a OT, PT, and ST pediatric therapy company

● Ran customer service line, promptly responded to any families concerns or questions and resolved any issues that arose

● Created social media posts, flyers, and renovated company website SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Founding Member,Justice Equity Diversity, and Inclusion 2021-2022

● An organization created in 2021 to promote awareness of racial inequality and to foster an inclusive environment Volunteer/Shadowing,Kaiser Permanente Summer 2021

● Observed both inpatient and outpatient care for speech-language pathology

● Helped organize standardized tests used for assessment Shadowing,Saddleback Memorial Hospital Summer 2019

● Shadowed various speech-language pathologists as they assessed and treated both inpatients and outpatients in a geriatric medical setting

Relevant Coursework

Cognitive Disorders - Fluency Disorders - Cleft Palate Assessment and Intervention - Voice Disorders - Language Disorders in Adults - Neuropathology of Speech - Dysphagia - Assessment & Evaluation - Neuroscience of Speech and Language REFERENCES

● Dr. Elizabeth Galletta -Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. NYU Langone Health Contact: Email: *********.********@**********.***

● Bernadine Gagnon-Assistant Director of Edward D. Mysak Clinic for Communication Disorders and Placement Coordinator Teachers College, Columbia University

Contact:Phone: 212-***-**** Email: *******@********.**.********.***

● Dr. Alyson Abel -Associate Professor, Speech Language. Director, Language Learning Lab. San Diego State University Contact:Phone: 619-***-****. Email: ******.****@****.*** CPR/BLS Certified January 2023-Present

Supported Conversations for Adults with Aphasia Certification February 2023 Modified Barium Swallow Impaired Profile (MBSImP)February 2023 Speech Intelligibility Treatment Certified March 2023 MedBridge Course in Speech Pathology July 2023

-Patient Candidacy for Voice Therapy: Stimulability Assessment

-Using Voice Therapy to Treat Presbyphonia

Leader’s Project- Cleft Palate Assessment and Intervention July 2023 Northwell Rehabilitation Conferences

-9th Annual Brain Injury Conference: Considerations of special populations in brain injury April 2023

-Stroke Rehabilitation Conference: Challenges and Innovations in Stroke Rehabilitation October 2023

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