Susan Blair Bateman, M.A.,CCC/SLP - Speech/Language Pathologist

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Darnestown, Maryland 20878

301-***-**** ( Home)

301-***-**** ( Cell)

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Experience: Grafton Integrated Healthcare - Inpatient/Residential Winchester, Virginia School Setting - Independently Contracted

Speech-Language Pathologist

Jan. 2015 to Jan. 2016

y Provided full spectrum of speech/language services to clients with multiple and significant/severe disabilities -including ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) - ages 7 through 22 years.

y One-to-One/Individualized Therapy delivered to clients ( in-class and pull-out services).

y Worked as part of Speech/Language Clinical Team to maintain and improve monthly productivity averages.

y Services provided as part of a comprehensive service delivery team

- Including Case Manager, Medical Services, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis. y Provided in-class speech/language services ( inclusive of feeding skills) to clients placed within classroom for "medically fragile" students.

y Utilized Supported Communication Methods and

Alternative/Assistive Communication (AAC) - Including - "Picture Exchange System (PECS)", 'Boardmaker", "Symbolstix", "Go-Talk"

," Proloquo-to-Go" and varied iPad Apps.

y "Essentia" Program used for therapy scheduling, tracking and daily note-taking ( logs).

y "REBOOT" Program used for data collection, graphing and tracking relative to IEP Goal and/or Objective progress.

y CFY Supervision and Monitoring

Howard County Public Schools -Middle School Howard County, Maryland Setting - Independently Contracted

Speech/Language Pathologist

Feb. 2014 to June 2014

y Provided speech/language services for identified students ( grades 6 through 8).

y Worked within/supported Self-Contained Program for students with multiple disabilities ( inclusive of ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder)). y Delivered services within a variety of settings - Including in-class settings ( varied subjects) and pull-out models.

y Developed and implemented "embedded" speech/language goals and objectives ( tied to curriculum).

Susan Blair Bateman, M.A.,CCC/SLP - Speech/Language Pathologist Page 2 Frederick County Public Schools - High School Frederick, Maryland Setting - Independently Contracted

Speech/Language Pathologist

Aug. 2010 to June 2011

y Designed, developed and implemented alternative diagnostic and communication strategies for students enrolled in Challenges IV Program ( self-contained program for students with significant, multiple disabilities - including ASD) - Grades 9 through 12 y Utilized "Natural Aided Language" methods/techniques. Worked to

"engineer the environment" to support students' functional/pragmatic communication skills

y Actively addressed the need for coordinated and goal directed off-site ( ex. community locations, vocational environments and recreational activities) student instruction and support. Developed and actualized user friendly program ( for Challenges IV Instructional Staff). Program provided an efficient and portable means for consistent planning, data collection and evaluation of student progress across varied off-site instructional environments. y Utilized varied Supported Communication Techniques and Augmentative and Assistive Technology (AAC) - Several students serviced were functionally non-verbal

y Created and used specialized and individualized Communication Boards - Use of "Boardmaker" and "Symbolstix"

Prince Georges County Public Prince Georges County, Maryland Schools - High School Setting -

Independently Contracted

Speech/Language Pathologist

Aug. 2009 to June 2010

y Provided speech/language services for identified students ( grades 9 through 12)

y Use of Maryland State IEP Program - MD OIEP

y Worked within and supported Self-Contained Classroom Program ( for students with significant disabilities - including ASD ). Consistently endeavored to "engineer the instructional environment" to facilitate and maximize student language skills and communicative functioning

Montgomery County Public Schools - Montgomery County, Maryland Middle and High School Settings -

Independently Contracted

Speech/Language Pathologist

Susan Blair Bateman, M.A.,CCC/SLP - Speech/Language Pathologist Page 3 Feb. 2006 to June 2009

y Provided speech/language services to identified students within middle school and high school settings ( grades 6 through 12). y Utilized innovative and flexible scheduling models to best meet student needs.

y Co-taught weekly Study Skills/Resource Class with special education teachers. Integrated language based skill development and communicative competence enrichment.

Montgomery County Public Schools - Montgomery County, Maryland Middle and High School Settings

Speech/Language Pathologist

August 1981 to June 1996

y Provided speech/language services for students ( grades 6 through 9).

y Serviced students enrolled in Honors, General, Supported and Self-Contained ( Secondary Learning Center) Programs. y Designed and produced Social/Pragmatic Language Screening Instrument and other specialized assessment and therapeutic materials. Many used county-wide by speech/language pathologists. y Presenter/Instructor - numerous county and state professional in-services, trainings and conferences - varied topics y Presenter - ASLHA Annual Conference - 1984 - "Adolescent Written Language Disorders - Identification, Treatment Options, Compensatory Strategies and Appropriate Accommodations" y Drama Club Sponsor - Two productions per year for three years. y CFY supervision and management

Montgomery County Public Schools - Montgomery County, Maryland Junior High School Setting

Speech/Language Instructional Assistant

Dec. 1980 to June 1981

y Regional Speech/Language Resource Center - Worked under the supervision of senior speech/language pathologist. Montgomery County Public Schools - Montgomery County, Maryland Alternative School Setting

Instructional Assistant

Dec. 1979 to Aug. 1980

y Self-Contained - Alternative School Setting - Provided instructional and physical assistance to children with severe/profound developmental disabilities ( ages 4 through 17 yrs.). Susan Blair Bateman, M.A.,CCC/SLP - Speech/Language Pathologist Page 4 Potomac Valley Nursing Home Rockville, Maryland

Nursing Assistant May 1977 to Aug. 1977

Education: The George Washington University Washington D.C. Master of Arts - Speech/Language Pathology (GPA - 3.8) 1981 The Catholic University of America Washington D.C. Bachelor of Arts - Speech/Language Pathology 1980

and Audiology - Cum Laude

Montgomery County Public Schools - Montgomery County, Maryland Professional Development Program

21 hrs - Post-Graduate Course Credits

1981-1990

Additional Training:

y Jan. 2015 - American Heart Association First Aid/CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers - Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2017

y Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016 - "Trauma Informed Care" - Grafton Integrated Healthcare - Training and Full Certification

y Jan. 2015 - "UKERU" Crisis Intervention System - Grafton Integrated Healthcare - Crisis prevention, intervention and restraint alternative methods - Training and Full Certification

y Sept. 2013 - "Articulation Apps" - ASHLA Course

y May 2010 - " Web-Connected Minds: How Technology Transforms Brains, Teaching and Attention" - 32nd Learning and The Brain Conference

y March 2009 - "Speech Enhancer Device" - Certified Evaluator - Voicewaves Technology

License: y Virginia State Licensure - Jan. 2015 to Present - License # - 220-***-****

y Maryland State Licensure - 1983 to Present - License # - 05429 y American Speech, Language Hearing Association - Certificate of Clinical Competence /Speech/Language Pathology - 1983 to Present Affiliations: American Speech, Language Hearing Association - ASHLA Maryland State Speech, Language Hearing Association - MSHLA Learning Disabilities Association of Maryland - LDA References: Available upon request

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