Cara Rebekah George
**** ****** ****** ***** ******, West Virginia 25177
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Employment Objective__
To obtain a full time speech pathology position in a clinical setting with children and adults
Education__________________________________________________________
M.S., Speech Language Pathology- West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, May 2012
B.S., Speech Language Pathology - Cum Laude, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, May 2010
Clinical Experience__________________________________________________
January-May 2012
Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
• Evaluated and treated dysphagia, aphasia, brain injury, functional memory, problem solving, dysarthria, dementia, voice disorders, post concussive syndrome, cognitive deficits, tracheotomies, and Passy Muir valves with the adult population. Completed modified barium swallow studies with supervision. Frequently co-treated and consulted with rehab team members, medical staff, nursing, dietary, and social services. Participated in weekly trauma meetings to communicate and problem solve with multiple disciplines. Required to make quick, clinical judgments in patient referrals.
August-December 2011
HealthSouth Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, Morgantown, WV
• Evaluated and treated Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, brain injury, dysarthria, and augmentative and alternative communication with the adult and geriatric populations. Established individualized goals and participated in patient/family conferences.
June 2011-July 2011, August 2010-May 2011
West Virginia University Speech Clinic, Morgantown, WV
• Evaluated and treated aphasia, degenerative diseases, stuttering, articulation disorders (developmental and non-developmental), and delayed speech and language with the pediatric and adult populations. Educated patients and parents on short and long term goals.
June 2011-July 2011
Mylan Park Elementary School, Morgantown, WV
• Evaluated and treated children with autism, traumatic brain injury, articulation disorders, and delayed speech and language. Created lesson plans and established individualized goals.
Work Experience____________________________________________________
September 2010-December 2011
Graduate Assistant, Teaching and Learning Technology Center
• Assisted professors with technical equipment
• Organized office materials and equipment
August 2008-May 2009
Intern, WVU Arts & Entertainment
• Organized schedules for concerts, plays, and other performances
• Provided physical labor with office/stage equipment
Volunteer Experience________________________________________________
May 2009-June 2009
Hines Uganda Ministries, Kamonkoli, Uganda
• Administered a soccer camp for 200 Ugandan villagers, provided essential materials to local children, managed English classes in the primary schools, and served over 1000 hours of community service
May 2008-June 2008
Summer Project , Maracaibo, Venezuela
• Taught English at the college level, facilitated small group discussion, and served over
1000 hours of community service
References_________________________________________________________
Available upon request