Project Manager

Cassandra L. Starkey

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Wheeling, WV 26003

Cell: 304-***-****

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a CFY position as a speech-language pathologist in a hospital or clinical setting.

Education Master of Science Degree, Speech-Language Pathology (December 2010)

West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

• 4.00/4.00 CGPA

• Praxis II Examination, Passed

Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology (May 2008)

Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling WV

• 3.84/4.00 CGPA

• Dean’s List

• R.A. Leadership Course, Certified

• WV-INBRE Undergraduate research presentation at WVU

• WV-INBRE Undergraduate research presentation at Marshall University

• Presidential Scholarship

• West Virginia Promise Scholarship

• Henry “Hap” Arnold Scholarship

• Scholarships for Military Children Program

Clinical Practicum

Wheeling Hospital (August 2010 - December 2010)

1 Medical Park, Wheeling, WV

• Will provide diagnostic evaluations, including parent/client interviews, standardized testing, and informal and formal assessments for a variety of communication/swallowing disorders

• Will implement individualized treatment for various communication/swallowing disorders

• Will complete therapy plans, progress reports, and diagnostic reports

• Will work in a variety of settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, skilled care, acute care, and continuous care settings

WVU Speech and Hearing Clinic (May 2009 - July 2010)

West Virginia University

• Provided diagnostic evaluations, including parent/client interviews, collection and analysis of spontaneous speech and language samples, and standardized testing

• Implemented individualized treatment for various communication disorders

• Completed therapy plans, progress reports, and diagnostic reports

• Conducted speech, language, and hearing screenings at WVU and area schools

Mountainview Elementary Extended School Year (June 2010 - July 2010)

661 Greenbag Rd., Morgantown, WV

• Assessed students’ communication abilities and needs

• Implemented treatment for students with autism, Down syndrome, and severe mental impairment

• Used principles of verbal behavior and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) during therapy

WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities Feeding Clinic (June 2010 - July 2010)

959 Hartman Run Rd., Morgantown, WV

• Assisted in the assessment of patients with various swallowing disorders

• Utilized a team approach

Cleft Palate Clinic (May 2010 - June 2010)

Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV

• Assisted in the assessment of patients with repaired clefts for speech and language development

• Performed oral/oral motor examinations

• Participated in follow-ups and recommendations for the patients

• Collaborated with physicians including plastic surgeons

Health South Mountainview Rehabilitation Hospital (January 2010 - May 2010)

1160 Van Voorhis Rd., Morgantown, WV

• Conducted diagnostic evaluations and planned therapy for patients in an outpatient hospital setting

• Implemented treatment for patients with dysarthria, aphasia, adult apraxia of speech, swallowing disorders, voice disorders, and cognitive-linguistic impairment

Work Experience

West Virginia Assistive Technology (WVATS) (October 2008 - June 2010)

959 Hartman Run Rd., Morgantown, WV

• Researched different tools/technology for people with various disabilities

• Organized and distributed the items in the Loan Library

• Updated software and publications

References

References available upon request.

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