High School Assistant
Resume:
Amy E. Duncan
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Seeking a position that will utilize my clinical skills in a diverse adult population in a medical setting.
EDUCATION:
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Class of 2012
Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology
GPA: 3.66
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Class of 2010
Bachelor of Science: Communication Disorders, Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
Related Coursework:
Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology, Physical and Acoustic Phonetics, Dysphagia, Pediatric Dysphagia, Advanced Phonological Disorders, Language Disorders (Children), Aging, Language Disorders (Adult), Motor Speech Disorders, Disorders of Resonance, Voice Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fluency Disorders, Research Methods, Early Intervention
EXPERIENCE/LEADERSHIP
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Richmond, VA January 2012-April 2012
Student Clinician (40 hour/week Practicum)
Assist in speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia evaluations for the adult and older adult population
Plan and implement speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia therapy for the adult and older adult population
Interpret FEES to determine dysphagia treatment
Educate patients and family members on the purpose of speech therapy in the rehabilitation setting
Manage a full caseload
Reference:
Karen Reinhard MED CCC-SLP 804-***-****
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
Richmond, VA August 2011-December 2011
Student Clinician (Practicum)
Planned and conducted speech, language, fluency, and hearing evaluations for children ages 2-16
Conducted preschool speech and language screenings
Planned and implemented language therapy for an adolescent girl with auditory processing disorder
Planned and implemented language therapy for an adolescent girl with an intellectual disability
Planned and conducted therapy for a preschool class as part of a “Language and Literacy” program
References:
Heidi Chew M.S. CCC-SLP and Marilyn Tonkin-Stickler M.S. CCC-SLP 804-***-****
Pleasant Valley Elementary School and Spotswood High School
Rockingham County, VA May 2011- June 2011
5 Week Intern under Dee Stutzman, CCC-SLP
Implemented speech and language therapy for groups of one and two students
Prepared classroom speech and language activities for preschool and learning disability classes
Implemented speech therapy for an adolescent boy recovering from cleft palate surgery
Helped to organize AAC devices and methods in a high school classroom for children with severe disabilities
Communication Sciences and Disorders Program at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA August 2010- July 2011
Student Clinician
Implemented treatment for an adolescent speech client, a child language client, a toddler client with autism, and an adult language/cognition client
Conducted diagnostic assessments to adult clients in areas including articulation, language, auditory processing disorder, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease
Graduate Assistant
Analyzed data from a longitudinal study using SPSS and Excel
Interacted with prospective students answering questions and offering a personal tour
Assisted in the admissions process
Reference: Dr. Cynthia O’Donoghue, Ph. D. CCC-SP 540-***-****
Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning,
Charlottesville, VA October 2008- May 2010
Research Assistant
Observed classrooms for the Responsive Classroom Efficacy Study (RCES) led by Dr. Rimm-Kaufman
Evaluated the quality of teacher/student interactions using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to evaluate teacher and student interactions
Big Siblings
Charlottesville, VA September 2008- May 2010
Mentor
Spent 3 hours a week with an at-risk Elementary student
Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center,
Ashland, VA 23005 May 2006- June 2010
Activities Assistant
Planned and executed stimulating activities for older adult residents involving cognitive tasks, cooking, and crafts.
Engaged in one-to-one interactions with bed-ridden residents
Interviewed new residents to find how they may be best served
Updated facility residence and visitor records
Reference:
Erin Pittman, Director of Therapeutic Recreational Services (804) 412- 1446
Jumpstart Americorps, Charlottesville, VA January 2008- June 2008
Jumpstart Corps Member (volunteer)
Observed a preschool classroom for 4 hours weekly
Enhanced the educational experience of one “at-risk” preschooler
Discussed and debated current preschool teaching practices in a group
Completed an Americorps term of service totaling 300 hours
Coordinated a group of first-year volunteers at Friendship Court Community Center through Project SERVE
Participated in monthly service projects such as Habitat for Humanity
Women’s Leadership Development Program
Charlottesville, VA January 2008-April 2008
Participated in an honorary group with the aim to enhance leadership skills
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