Assistant Medical

Stephanie York

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Objective: To obtain a clinical fellowship position in the area of speech language pathology.

EDUCATION:

Long Island University at C.W. Post 09/09-present Brookville, NY

Master of Arts: Speech-Language Pathology

Expected Graduation: August 2010

Cumulative GPA: 3.8 09/06- 5/08 Brookville, NY

Bachelor of Science: Speech-Language Pathology

Major GPA: 3.8

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:

NUMC-Nassau University Medical Center 05/11-present East Meadow,NY

Graduate Speech –Language Pathologist

• Administered bedside evaluations and Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) procedures to develop appropriate goals for adults who present with swallowing disorders resulting from a wide variety of medical conditions and prepared the least restricted diets for patients with dysphagia

• Provided therapy to patients with diagnoses such as fluency, dyskinesia, voice disorders, ataxia, and aphasia and counseled patients on plan of care and rationale

• Administered evaluations for AAC (augmentative alternative communication) devices, as well as provide therapy to those who utilize AAC devices

Nassau Boces –Carman Road 01/11-04/11 Massapequa, NY

Graduate Speech –Language Pathologist

• Administered diagnostic evaluations using standardized assessment tools to prepare IEP goals and note progress

• Provided speech and language treatment for children, ages 8-18, with communication disorders in the areas of language, articulation, phonology, auditory comprehension, Cerebral Palsy, mental retardation, and genetic syndromes.

• Participated in (CSE) Committee on Special Education meetings for students with communication disorders.

Ladge Speech and Hearing Center 05/10-04/11 Brookville, NY

Graduate Clinician

• Constructed and executed therapy for children ages 4-13, with communication disorders in the areas of articulation, language, phonology, fluency, and autism

• Developed and applied therapy for adults exhibiting expressive and/or receptive language disorders in the areas of aphasia, voice, fluency, and apraxia

• Administered and interpreted diagnostic evaluations

• Directed a group of individuals post-stroke and tailored cognitive/language activities to meet the communication needs of all members.

• Conducted hearing and speech screenings on pediatric and adult populations

Aphasia Center Extended Day Program at C.W. Post 09/10-12/10 Roslyn, NY

Graduate Clinician

• Employed a variety of communication modalities to enhance the communicative abilities and socialization of adults with aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia.

• Structured and guided a variety of activities, including current events, a book club, and music and movement session, to enhance communication

Voice and Resonance Clinic at C.W. Post 09/10-12/10 Brookville, NY

Graduate Clinician

• Conducted and wrote voice and resonance evaluations on both adult and pediatric populations

• Observed voice and resonance therapy on the adult population

Early Intervention Program at C.W. Post 06/10-08/10 Brookville, NY

Graduate Clinician

• Developed and provided feeding therapy to children with texture aversions and sensory deficits, ages 18 months to 3 years

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Program 05/10-09/10 Brookville, NY

Graduate Clinician

• Developed and applied therapy for adults diagnosed with autism and (MR) mental retardation who communicated through visual aids and augmentative devices

EMPLOYMENT:

Graduate Assistant – Dr. Kathleen Feeley 02/10-present Brookville, NY

• Edited texts on augmentative and alternative communication

• Planned, worked, and attended conferences on educating children with Down Syndrome and servicing adults with developmental disabilities

• Developed curriculum to educate and promote awareness in typically developing children about developmental disabilities

• Shadowed a child with Aspberger’s Syndrome at the LIU Summer Camp

• Planned and organized Autism trainings for individuals in the field of education

Skills and Support for Children with Autism and their Siblings 02/10-present Brookville, NY

Program Coordinator

• Developed and interpreted program applications and paperwork, as well order and manage all program materials

• Counseled parents and children

• Provided Applied Behavior Analysis strategies to teach children leisure, social, and communicative skills

• Shadowed children on the autism spectrum in a recreation hour

Respite Care 04/10-present Merrick, NY

• Provided support, childcare, and therapeutic services to families with multiple children with disabilities

• Engaged children in language stimulating activities to enhance communicative intent and ability

Mill Neck School for the Deaf - Oral Preschool 09/08-01/10 Mill Neck, NY

Assistant Teacher

• Assisted in the development and implementation of lessons and behavior plans/modifications for children, 2-4 with hearing impairment in an oral aural classroom

• Facilitated communication and socialization amongst children with hearing impairments and their typical peers

SKILLS

Visipitch, Dynovox, Lingraphica, ABA, PECS, Counseling, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

References Available Upon Request

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