Speech-Language Pathologist and Educator Leader
Resume:
Lianne Nahina Pfister, A.B.D., M.A., CCC-SLP
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-***-**** ******.*******.***@*****.***
Professional Objective: to continue to research current, best practices in the fields of education, speech-language pathology, universal education, technology infusion, integration of the kinesiology, music/arts in education. To obtain a position at the college, university level or healthcare organization to utilize my knowledge and training in the fields of speech-language pathology, speech communication, education, and/or the performing arts.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
August 2005 – completed all coursework. ABD status
Ph.D. Candidate, School of Education
Multimedia Technology for Social Skills
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
1995 Notary Public, State of CA, County of Orange
1985 M.A., Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
California State University, Los Angeles
1980 B. S., Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii
CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE
year granted to PRESENT
1983 Certificate of Clinical Competence
American Speech and Hearing Association
1983 Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, CA#7195
CA Board of Medical Quality Assurance
1983 Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential
With Special Class Authorization
State of California
1981 Certificate, School Audiometrist
State of California
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017 to present Private Practice
Communication Connection
Private clients with variety of speech/language disorders:
Fluency, Adult Voice, Aphasia, Dysphagia, Traumatic Brain Injury,
Autism, Articulation, Auditory Processing, Delayed Speech/Language
2018 Movie Co-Producer: “HULA is My Language”
Inclusive Films
Worked with Adjunct Professor Lisa Krassner and Movie Producer
Joey Travolta to create and complete documentary of how art of Hula
Dance helps clients/patients with speech/language disorders
Increase communication and social skills.
2017-present Polynesian Music and Dance Studio Owner/Director
Hula Connection
Integrated speech/language therapy with music and dance lessons to
teach students (ages 18mo. – Senior Citizens) with learning
disabilities, speech/language disorders
2014 to 2017 Adjunct Professor, Communicative Disorders
Chapman University, Orange CA
Teach coursework to students in Post-Baccalaureate Program
for Speech-Language Pathology. Coursework specialty includes
Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders.
Supervisor for Graduate SLP and SLPA students
2014 to present Per diem Speech-Speech-Language Pathologist
Sunbelt Staffing
provided professional assessment and therapeutic service to various
assigned locations throughout Southern California as certified and
licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in Autism,
Speech-Language Disorders, dysphagia, dysarthria, aphasia,
apraxia, traumatic brain injury, CVA, etc.
2013-2014 Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Health Care
provided professional assessment and therapeutic service to various
assigned locations (home hospital Outpatient Rehab, Skilled
Nursing, Hospital, Private Clinic) throughout Southern California as
certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in
Autism, Speech-Language Disorders, dysphagia, dysarthria,
aphasia, apraxia, traumatic brain injury, CVA etc.
2006 to 2013 Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist
Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Newport Beach/Costa Mesa, CA
Provided comprehensive assessment and treatment to
students in kindergarten through 12th grade exhibiting speech and language
disorders, autism, cognitive dysfunction, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia,
and social pragmatic language deficits. Caseload includes fully included autistic
children, general education and Special Day Class population. Active involvement
in school staffing, IEP meetings, student/family education and program
development, staff training and education.
1995 to Present Master Clinician, Speech-Language Pathology
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Northridge
Chapman University, Orange
Masters Degree Level and Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
on-site supervisor. Train degree and certificate candidates in
assessment, report writing, staffing/IEP meetings, evidence
based therapeutic interventions in educational and medical
environments in Southern California
1998 to 2006 Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist
Capistrano Unified School District, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Provided comprehensive assessment and treatments to
students in preschool through 12th grade exhibiting speech and language disorders,
as well as autism, cognitive dysfunction, aphasia, dysarthria and apraxia. Caseload
included Special Day Class and Severely Handicapped population. Active
involvement in team conferences, school staffings, IEP meetings, student/family
education and program development, staff training and education.
1990 to 1998 Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist
Preschool through High School
ABC Unified School District
Cerritos, CA
1988 to 1990 Itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist
Preschool through High School
El Rancho Unified School District
Pico Rivera, CA
1983 to 1988 Special Day Class Teacher, Severe Disorders of Language
Preschool SDC; Upper Elementary SDC
El Rancho Unified School District
Pico Rivera, CA
Whittier Area Consortium Special Education Programs (WACSEP)
Whittier, CA
Per Diem Employment
1998 to Present The Communication Connection,
Speech-Language Pathology Services
Dana Point, CA
Private Practice Sole Proprietor
Certified provider of Fast ForWord, The Listening Program,
Earobics, Lindamood-Bell (LIPS) & Visualizing/Verbalizing
(VV) Programs, Speech/Articulation, Fluency,
Foreign Accent Reduction, Language Development/Disorders
1997 to Present Certified Notary Public, State of California
1990 to 2003 Newport Speech and Hearing Center
Speech-Language Pathologist (Medical)
Laguna Hills, CA
Mission Hospital Rehabilitation Center, Mission Viejo, CA
Cerritos Medical Center, Cerritos, CA
Wee Talk Program, Fountain Valley, CA (preschool)
1990 to 1997 Home Health Care
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist (i.e. dysphagia,
aphasia, medically and neurologically involved patients.
Contracted with several Home Health Care Agencies
in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas
Per diem therapist in acute, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, and
skilled nursing facilities. Provided assessment and therapy to patients
displaying speech and language impairment including the following:
aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria cognitive dysfunction, dysphagia, vent
and trach dependent, esophageal speech, and communication, impairment
attributable to traumatic brain injury, encephalopathy, cerebrovascular
accident, and a variety of neurological conditions. Also assessed,
implemented use of, and trained patients for augmentative
communication devices.
GRANTS AND PRESENTATIONS
2010 SITE Conference, San Diego, CA
International Society for Technology in Education (SITE)
Paper presented: Multimedia Technology for Social Skills Training
2009 Newport Mesa Schools Foundation – Kids Can’t Wait Gran
First Place Grant Awardee
Technology for Social Skills Training
2008 Newport Mesa Schools Foundation – Kids Can’t Wait Grant
Multimedia Technology for Speech and Language
2007 Newport Mesa Schools Foundation – Kids Can’t Wait Grant
Technology for Language Arts
2006 Newport Mesa Schools Foundation – Kids Can’t Wait Grant
Technology for Social Pragmatic Language Skills
2003 Capistrano Schools Foundation Grant
Computer Software for Speech and Language
2001 California Technology Association Project (CTAP) Grant
Orange County Department of Education
Computers and Earobics for Literacy and Language
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
California Speech and Hearing Association (CSHA)
California Educators for Technology Association (CETA)
Computer Using Educators (CUE)
International Society for Technology in Education (SITE)
IDEA Fitness and Wellness Association
National Notary Association (NNA)
World Music Federation (WMF)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Professional Polynesian Dancer www.HulaConnection.net
Water Sports (boating, surfing, swimming, outrigger canoeing, jet skiing)
High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Technology Use and Autism
Owner/Director, The HULA Connection Performing Arts Center/Stor
Owner – The COMMUNICATION Connection – Private Practice Speech Therapy Services
Co-Director – Polynesian Connection Festival/Festival of Whales, Dana Point Harbor
REFERENCES To be furnished upon request
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