Assistant Language Pathologist

Alison L. Tugwell

********@***.*** 318-***-****

Employment Objective:

Evaluation and remediation of speech and language disorders with people of all ages in a clinical setting, school system, or medical-related site.

Education:

• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, May 2009.

University of LA at Monroe, Attended 2007-2009. Grade Point Average: 3.68.

• Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders, December 2006.

University of LA at Monroe.

• Louisiana Tech University, Speech Pathology major, 2002-2003.

Employment History:

8/2009-present Speech-Language Pathologist, Monroe City Schools. 3rd, 4th, 5th, Jr. High, High School. Evaluate and remediate speech and language disorders, develop IEP’s, screen hearing, collaborate with teachers and parents, bill Medicaid, hold IEP/Re-evaluation meetings.

Summer 2011 Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN, Ridgecrest Community Care Center. Cognitive and dysphasia therapy.

Winter/Summer 2011 Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN, Landmark Nursing Home. Cognitive and dysphasia therapy.

Summer 2010 Speech-Language Pathologist, PRN, Morehouse General Hospital Outpatient. Remediated speech and language disorders for children 20 months-8 years of age.

Summer 2010 Theatre Teacher, CA Studios. Demonstrated & taught acting techniques, taught script writing & film techniques, constructed costumes during workshops for children ages 4-15.

1996-2009 Children’s Caretaker, various employers including Dr.& Mrs.

Tommy Dansby, Monroe, LA. Organized activities, modified children’s behavior, communicated with parents, ensured children’s safety and nutrition, planned field trips, etc.

Fall 2007 & 2008 Graduate Assistant, University Planning and Analysis (ULM), Monroe, LA. Organized documents, communicated with faculty and staff, researched data for Factbook.

Spring 2007 Paraprofessional, Lexington Elementary School, 4th, 5th, 6th grades, Monroe, LA. Assisted special needs children with schoolwork, augmented classroom activities, provided behavioral guidelines.

2006-2008 Assistant Manager, Doodlez (a children’s art studio and gift shop), Monroe, LA. Taught, worked with art media, managed sales, organized studio, cleaned/kept up appearances.

2005-2006 Office Assistant, ULM Visual and Performing Arts Office, Monroe, LA. Filed, managed phones, ran errands, scheduled, etc.

2004-2006 Photographer, part-time volunteer, ULM Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Monroe, LA. Assigned to take photographs of various VAPA events.

2003-2005 Work Study Student, ULM Theatre Department, Monroe, LA. Constructed sets, designed and constructed costumes, designed and applied theatrical makeup, managed stage, box office, seating, publicity, etc.

2004 Costume/dressing crew member, CATS national touring company, Civic Center, Monroe, LA.

2003-2005 Videographer/Editor/Supervisor, King’s Camp Video Project, Mer Rouge, LA. Filmed and edited footage of camp activities, supervised children’s video group.

2002-2006 Room Counselor and Activities Counselor, King’s Camp, Mer Rouge, LA. Supervised various groups of children, ages 8-18.

2000-2001 Office Assistant, Steve Norris Orthodontics, Monroe, LA. Filed patient charts according to categories.

Honors:

• President’s List for 4 quarters at Louisiana Tech University

• Dean’s List for 7 semesters; graduated cum laude at University of LA at Monroe

• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

• Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honor Society

• Miss Christopher at Strauss Theatre Center-2007, 2008.

Associations and Activities:

• American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

• National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

• Strauss Theatre Center volunteer, cast and crew member, various productions,

1999-present.

• University of LA at Monroe Theatre, cast and crew member, various productions, 2003-2007.

References:

Available upon request.

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