Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Elaine Debra Williams, M.A., CCC-SLP (Pending completion)

*** ***** ******, *** ** - Brooklyn, NY 11211 - 631-***-**** - *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bilinguals Inc. - Manhattan, NY (Early Intervention, South Bronx)

Clinical Fellowship (Anticipated date of completion June 7th 2011)

-Provided comprehensive diagnostic assessments & family based therapy for the pediatric population in the early intervention program with speech & language delays, motor speech disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and feeding issues.

-Developed / adapted therapy materials, alternative communication devices, feeding materials & visual aids.

-Provided instruction and counseling for caregivers on how to carry out therapeutic activities and techniques and additional information about educational resources and programs in their community.

-Collaborated with other health care professionals and service providers on therapeutic goals and strategies.

-Identified and carried out appropriate referral process for additional evaluations and related services including audiological, ENT, neurological, psychological, gross motor, fine motor and educational.

-Generated session notes and quarterly progress reports to document child’s progress and create new objectives to facilitate a dynamic treatment regime.

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE

Long Island University, C.W. Post, Brookville, NY

Master of Arts: Speech Language Pathology, August 2010, GPA 3.9

Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Spring 2008, GPA 3.6 (Cum Laude)

-Developed and carried out therapy for children 6-12 with communication disorders in areas such as articulation, language and voice

-Constructed and executed individual therapy for adults exhibiting expressive and/or receptive language disorders, motor speech disorders, accent modification therapy as well as voice and resonance disorders.

-Executed and interpreted diagnostic speech and hearing screenings and evaluations on children, adolescents, and adults who presented with speech, language, voice, and hearing disorders.

-Directed a group of adults with aphasia in activities to meet the communication needs of all members

-Operated visipitch as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool

-Implemented a PECS exchange system for non-verbal multiple handicapped adult

-Employed a variety of alternative communication modalities for a severely intellectually disabled adult.

Parker Jewish Institute- New Hyde Park, NY

Graduate Speech Language Pathologist (May 2010- August 2010)

-Utilized bedside evaluations to prepare appropriate diets for adults exhibiting dysphagia

-Administered diagnostic evaluations and developed appropriate goals for adults with communication and swallowing disorders

-Created and conducted bedside therapy for adults with dysarthria, apraxia, aphasia, cognitive disorders, and dysphagia

-Observed and assisted in flexible endoscopic evaluations.

-Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

Twin Pines Elementary School- Brentwood, NY

West Middle School- Brentwood NY

Graduate Speech Language Pathologist (January 2010 – May 2010)

-Administered evaluations and screenings using standardized and alternate assessment testing to request evaluations and IEP goal

-Provided therapy for children 6-13 with articulation, language, fluency, auditory processing, hearing and autism spectrum disorders.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Glen Head Country Club, Glen Cove, New York

C.W. Post Pratt Recreation Center, Brookville, New York

Lifeguard ( Fall 2005– Summer 2010)

-Maintain chemical levels, act as a primary responder, and supervise patrons

C.W. Post Women’s Lacrosse Team

Assistant Coach (2008-2009 season)

-Scouted and recruited players, organized and ran practice and advised players academically and athletically

Orthopedic Associates of Great Neck

File room (2008-2009)

-Pulled and organized charts for next day appointments, corrected medical dictations

SKILLS

Visipitch, PRAAT, Picture exchange communication system (PECS), Clear Track, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

ACTIVITIES

Active member of NYSSLHA, Current member of NYAC Women’s Lacrosse Team, Member of 2009 Irish National Lacrosse Team, Member of DII C.W. Post Women’s Lacrosse and Field Hockey Team (2004-2008)

AWARDS

C.W. Post Speech Department Award (Bradford Amato Academic Scholarship), IWLCA Lacrosse 2nd Team All-American, Women’s Lacrosse Academic All-American, FHCA Field Hockey 2nd Team All-American

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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