Speech Language Pathologist
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Karen W. Darrow
Rome, GA 30165
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Speech-Language Pathologist, ProCare Therapy
Rome, Georgia (August, 2022 – Present)
Working on a contractual basis, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to students in two high schools in Floyd County Schools. Prepared IEP’s, progress reports, and billed for Medicaid-eligible students using Paddynet. Population served included autistic, intellectually disabled (moderate and severe), and general education students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, AMN Healthcare
Dalton, Georgia (December, 2021 – June, 2022)
As a contractor, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to elementary students in Dalton Public Schools. Services were provided through pull-out group therapy, individual therapy, and through consultative services. Maintained all required records for students served. Developed IEP’s, wrote progress reports, and billed for Medicaid-eligible students on caseload. Population students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, The Stepping Stones Group
Euharlee, Georgia (April, 2021 – June, 2021)
As a contractor, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services for the end of the school year to students in an elementary school in Bartow County Schools. Students were served through pull-out group and individual therapy. Maintained individual therapy, prepared IEP’s and progress reports using the GO IEP software program. Completed all end-of-year documents. Students served included general education and special needs preschool.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Clarifistaffing
Dallas and Douglasville, Georgia (July, 2019 – June, 2020)
Working as a contractor, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services in a middle and a high school in the Paulding County School District. Students were served through in-class model, pull-out group therapy, and pull-out individual therapy. Developed IEP’s, completed progress reports, and maintained all required records. Students served included intellectually disabled (mild to severe), autistic, learning disabled, and general education students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, 360 Degrees Therapy
Atlanta, Georgia (August, 2017 – June, 2019)
Working on a contractual basis, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to students in two middle schools in Atlantic Public Schools. Prepared IEP’s and progress reports using IEP Online software program and completed comprehensive evaluations. Maintained individual therapy data through utilization of the Talk Trac documentation system. Caseload was diversified and included general education students, autism, intellectually disabled (mild and moderate), and learning disabled students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Club Staffing
Jasper, Georgia (August, 2015 – June, 2017)
Working as a contractor, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to preschool, elementary, and middle school students in Pickens County Schools. Developed IEP’s, wrote progress reports, billed for Medicaid-eligible students, and maintained all required records. Students were served through in-class model and pull-out group therapy. Population served included autistic, intellectually disabled (mild and moderate), learning disabled, and general education students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Invo Healthcare Associates
Port Charlotte, Florida (August, 2014 – June, 2015)
As a contractor, provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to students in Charlotte County Schools. Served elementary, middle, and high school students through in-class model, pull-out therapy, and consultative services. Prepared IEP’s, progress reports, and maintained all required records. Exceptionalities served included intellectually disabled (mild to severe), autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, orthopedically handicapped, and severely emotionally disabled.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Invo Healthcare Associates
Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, and Palatka, Florida (April, 2013 – June, 2014)
Worked on a contractual basis and substituted for therapists on maternity and long-term sick leave in three different Florida school districts. Provided comprehensive speech/language evaluations and therapy to students in elementary and middle schools. Maintained all required student records including consultation logs. Prepared IEP’s and progress reports. Population served included pervasive developmental delay, autism, and general education students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Various Local Agencies
Metro-Atlanta Area, Georgia (September, 2000 – March, 2013)
Subcontracted with local agencies to provide diagnostic and therapeutic speech/language services to children ages 1 to 14 in private clinics, Head Start Programs, in various daycare/preschool settings and through home health services. Also provided early intervention services to children under the age of 3 through the Babies Can’t Wait Program. Developed individualized home programs to facilitate carryover of acquired skills. Provided instruction and literature on an ongoing basis for parental education. Maintained patient records using ClinicSource management system. Population served was diverse and included autism, intellectually disabled (mild to severe), developmentally delayed, oral motor and sensory impairments, ADHD, closed head trauma, and drug-related impairments.
Speech-Language Pathologist, TheraTx
Austell, Georgia (January, 1999 – August, 2000)
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to geriatric patients in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborated with Occupational Therapist in establishing safe oral intake procedures for dysphagia patients. Provided in-service and hands-on training to nursing staff and caregivers in the identification of patients with dysphagia and in safe feeding/oral intake procedures for these patients. Population served included patients with aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, and dysphagia.
Speech-Language Pathologist and Lead Therapist, Symphony Rehabilitation Services
Marietta, Georgia (September, 1993 to January, 1999)
Provided diagnostic and therapeutic services to geriatric patients in two skilled nursing facilities. Collaborated with Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist to develop and implement dementia management programs for patients on an individual or group basis. Provided in-service to nursing staff and caregivers regarding signs/symptoms of speech/language and h of eight therapists and therapy assistants. Population served included patients with aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dementia, and dysphagia.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Cobb County Board of Education
Marietta, Georgia (August, 1992 – June, 1993)
Diagnosed and treated children with speech and language disorders. Participated in Student Support Team. Implemented collaborative service model in kindergarten classes. Population served included learning disabled, behavior disordered, and general education students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Fulton County Board of Education
Alpharetta and Roswell, Georgia (August, 1985 – June, 1992)
Identified and treated children with speech and language disorders. Developed and implemented various augmentative communication systems. One of two therapists selected to participate in North Fulton County’s pilot program for preschoolers with special needs. Appointed as leader of speech/language eligibility team. Supervised six student teachers from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University for public school internships. Population served included intellectually disabled (mild to severe), behavior disordered, learning disabled, orthopedically handicapped, hearing impaired, and general education students.
Speech-Language Pathologist, North Campus School/Parents’ Cooperative School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (August, 1982 – June, 1985)
Screened, diagnosed, and provided therapy services for students with various speech/language disorders. Also assisted with remedial reading classes. Conducted language stimulation activities for students learning English as a second language.
Kindergarten Teacher, Sogex Village School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (August, 1981 – June, 1982)
Class comprised of multi-lingual children from eight countries. Assisted in teaching drama and music classes.
Sensory and Communicative Disorders Specialist, Georgia Department of Human Resources, Child Health Program
Atlanta, Georgia (July, 1979 – July, 1981)
Developed and maintained standards and procedures for public health in the identification, prevention, evaluation, and treatment or referral of individuals with sensory and/or communicative disorders. Provided technical assistance, training, and consultative services to public health departments regarding vision, hearing, and speech/language disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Gwinnett County School System
Snellville and Centerville, Georgia (August, 1977 – June, 1979)
Identified, diagnosed, and treated children with speech and language disorders. Conducted language stimulation programs in kindergarten classes. Served on Student Placement Study Team.
EDUCATION
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
M.Ed., August, 1977
Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology
Graduate Assistantship – 1975-1976
Dean’s List
Valdosta State College
Valdosta, Georgia
B.S.Ed., June, 1975
Major: Special Education
Dean’s List
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Georgia Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology:
Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology
License Number: 001346
Issued: February, 1988
Expires: March, 2025
Florida Department of Health:
Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology
License Number: SA12131
Issued: March, 2013
Expires: Currently Inactive
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