Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist

KORTNEY M. VANDERPOOL *

Kortney M. Vanderpool

M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist

Mount Sterling, KY 606-***-****

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Professional Profile

Speech-Language Pathologist seeking a part-time opportunity supporting communication and participation across the lifespan. Extensive pediatric outpatient and ABA clinic experience, complemented by adult assessment and treatment at UK St. Claire Healthcare. Skilled in AAC, speech and language intervention, early literacy, caregiver coaching, and individualized care. Brings strengths in school readiness and autism support, with experience addressing adult speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. Clinical Strengths Across the Lifespan

AAC and functional communication • Autism support • Receptive and expressive language • Articulation and phonology • Social communication • Early literacy and school readiness • Visual supports • Adult cognitive- communication and swallowing • Individualized goals and progress monitoring • Family and interdisciplinary collaboration

Professional Experience

LifePath Therapeutic Solutions

Speech-Language Pathologist Fayette County, KY September 8, 2026 - Present

• Build and independently manage the speech-language program as the clinic’s sole SLP, overseeing clinical services, caseload development, scheduling, and coordination of care.

• Exercise independent clinical judgment in pediatric evaluations, diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, goal development, and progress monitoring.

• Create evaluation and treatment templates, intake forms, caregiver resources, and visual supports; coordinate physician orders and treatment approval requests.

• Direct individualized speech-language and AAC intervention supporting school readiness, functional communication, social interaction, and participation in daily routines.

• Serve as the speech-language resource for BCBAs, RBTs, and families, providing communication strategies, AAC modeling, caregiver education, and coordination across settings. Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

Speech-Language Pathologist Winchester, KY February 2025 - August 2026

• Provided pediatric evaluations and individualized treatment for speech, language, AAC, early literacy, pragmatic language, and feeding needs.

• Delivered services in outpatient and ABA clinics, adapting activities for children’s communication levels, interests, and engagement.

• Collaborated with families, teachers, and clinical teams; provided teletherapy and caregiver coaching to support communication across settings.

• Developed treatment goals and home programs and maintained Medicaid and insurance documentation. KORTNEY M. VANDERPOOL 2

Kortney M. Vanderpool

M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathology Across the Lifespan Professional Experience Continued

UK St. Claire Healthcare

Speech-Language Pathologist Morehead, KY April 2024 - January 2025

• Evaluated and treated children and adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, tailoring intervention to functional needs and daily participation.

• Developed individualized treatment plans and home programs; educated patients and caregivers and coordinated care with physicians and rehabilitation professionals. Bluegrass Pediatric Therapies

Speech-Language Pathologist Winchester, KY September 2022 - March 2024

• Provided pediatric speech-language services in outpatient and ABA settings with emphasis on autism, AAC, language development, social communication, and speech sound disorders.

• Worked with BCBAs, behavior technicians, teachers, and families to support functional communication and school readiness in structured learning routines.

Little Lighthouse Pediatric Rehabilitation

Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Los Fresnos, TX March 2014 - November 2015

• Managed a pediatric caseload while supervising speech-language services, completing evaluations, planning treatment, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and families. A+ Therapy

Supervising Speech-Language Pathologist Brownsville, TX October 2010 - July 2013

• Provided outpatient pediatric evaluations and treatment, completed the Clinical Fellowship, and contributed to clinical supervision and mentoring.

Education

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Texas A&M University-Kingsville May 2010

Bachelor of Science

Western Kentucky University August 2008

Credentials and Professional Development

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

• Kentucky Speech-Language Pathology License

• CPR certification; prior Registered Behavior Technician experience

• Additional training in autism and gestalt language processing / Natural Language Acquisition (GLP/NLA) Clinical Approach

Build rapport through meaningful, age-appropriate activities. Use visual supports, modeling, and individualized cues to support communication and participation across the lifespan. Track progress, adjust intervention to each patient’s response, and share practical strategies with patients, families, and team members.

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