Special Education Part Time

Michelle A. Yahner

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Address: ** ****** ** ******** *****, NY 13746 Phone: 607-***-****

EDUCATION

M.S. - Communication Disorders, 05/03, The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY

B.S. - Speech Language Pathology, 05/01, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

CERTIFICATION

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence New York State Licensed Speech Pathologist

Michigan State Licensed Speech Pathologist

Texas State Licensed Speech Pathologist

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Remote Speech 1/22-Current

Part time SLP-Teletherapy/Virtual

Provide Teletherapy to School Age Children (K-12) via a Virtual Platform

Evaluate and Treat school-age students in the areas of speech, language and fluency.

Collaborate with academic team members (Regular/Special Ed teachers, Special education Chair, school Psychologist and school counselors)

Work on IEP and appropriate LT/ST speech and language goals

Good Shepherd Communities 5/20-Current

Part time SLP/PRN SLP

Work as the primary SLP between 2 Skilled Nursing Facilities in the area

Provide Assessment and treatment for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders and deficits in adult population

Work closely with interdisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, clinical staff and family members for the good of the Resident.

Supervision of Clinical Fellows in the area of Speech Language Pathology.

Select Rehabilitation 12/16-2/20

Part time SLP/PRN SLP

Worked in SNF as primary SLP in the building

Evaluated and treated speech-language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in the geriatric population.

Worked closely with nursing and dietary department in order to provide least restrictive diets for LT care residents.

UHS-Twin Tier Home Health 06/13-12/16

Fee-based SLP

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in pediatric and adult population in their homes or community setting.

Collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team with PT,OT, Nursing, Social Worker, Dietician etc.

G & E Therapies, Kirkwood NY 01/12-05/13

Part time SLP

Provide home based speech therapy services to children birth to age5.

Collaborate and work closely with other team members (PT, OT, special ed. etc.)

Lourdes at Home, Vestal, NY 10/08-7/12

Contract Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in pediatric and adult population

Provide treatment in a home based setting

Collaborate and work closely with other team members ( PT, OT, Nursing, etc.)

Independent Speech Pathologist with Chenango County, Norwich NY 05/08-6/12

Contract Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate and treat speech, language, feeding, oral motor and cognitive disorders in children from birth to 5 years of age in their natural environment (home, daycare, Pre-K)

Provide speech and language services through the Committee on Preschool Special Education in the child’s natural environment.

Collaborate and co-treat with a variety of disciplines (physical therapists, occupational therapists, special education teachers, Early Intervention Coordinators)

Handicapped Children’s Association, Johnson City, NY 01/07-06/09

Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate and treat speech, language, feeding and oral motor disorders in children from birth through 5 years of age in clinical, center-based and home based programs

Provide speech and language services through the Committee on Preschool Special Education in an integrated preschool program.

Collaborate and co-treat with a variety of disciplines (physical therapists, occupational therapists, special education teachers)

Milestones Therapy Services, PLLC 9/06-01/07

Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate and treat speech, language, feeding and oral motor disorders in children birth to 5 years of age through early intervention and preschool programs in Broome County

Provide education to families, caregivers and educational staff regarding speech, language and feeding

Interact and co-treat with physical and occupational therapists

Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY 4/06-6/07

Speech Language Pathologist (per diem basis after 9/06)

Evaluate and provide treatment of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders

Perform videoflouroscopy swallow studies along with radiologist

Provide speech and language treatment through the Committee on Preschool Special Education

Provide treatment in acute care as well as outpatient settings

First Start Child Rehabilitation Services, Chenango County NY 4/05-2/06

Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate and provide treatment of speech, language, cognitive and feeding disorders

Work with children from birth to 5 years of age in their home, daycare setting and/or preschool

Provide education to families and educators regarding speech and language development

Memorial Hospital, Towanda PA 2/04 – 3/05

Speech Language Pathologist

Evaluate and provide treatment of speech, language, swallowing and feeding disorders

Work with various age groups (pediatrics-geriatrics)

Provide home health care services to geriatric population within Bradford and Sullivan Counties

Bethany Manor Skilled Nursing Facility, Horseheads NY 6/03 – 2/04

Speech Language Pathologist-CFY

Focus placed on evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders in the geriatric population

Member of the Restorative Feeding Team along with occupational therapist and dietician

Provided education to dietary staff concerning various diet levels and proper consistencies

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Online Continuing Education Coursework in the area of Voice Disorders and Dysarthria Assessment Online Continuing Education in the area of Dysphagia in the Aging Population

Online Continuing Education: Telepractice

ACTIVITIES

Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Binghamton NY

Parent Volunteer at Chenango Forks Elementary School

Member of Chenango Forks Elementary PTO

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