Education
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
LaSalle University, Philadelphia PA, May 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Communicative Disorders
West Chester University, West Chester PA, May 1998
Professional Experience
Speech-Language-Pathologist
Valley Forge Special Education System
The Crossroads School: January 2001-Present
Supervisor: Christine Barraza, MA, CCC-SLP/L
The Vanguard School: September 2002-2003
Supervisor: Dr. Kathy Wilkins
Primary responsibilities for both facilities include implementing speech and language therapy in individual, small group, and classroom settings to children with language learning disabilities, neurological impairment, autism and other communication impairments.
- Administered diagnostic evaluations and analyzed results using formal and informal assessments.
- Developed, planned and implemented interventions to facilitate improvement of students' articulation, phonological awareness, language, voice, receptive and expressive language.
- Developed and implemented curriculum objectives and lesson plans in collaboration with other educators focusing on individualized goals.
- Maintained professional rapport and communication between students, parents, and educational team members, including conducting parent conferences.
Day Program Coordinator/ Lead Cognitive Facilitator
Remed Recovery Care Centers, Community Services Network: July 2001-September 2002
Primary responsibilities as Day Program Coordinator included managing all clinical and operational tasks of the program. Primary responsibilities as the lead cognitive facilitator of adult clients with acquired brain injuries were to facilitate cognitive, socio-emotional, and functional life skills.
- Involved in the creation, development and implementation of current program goals.
- Developed and organized program curriculum including cognitive stimulation groups, therapeutic interaction groups, and recreation therapy.
- Supported client management of living in the community with enhanced cognitive skills including problem-solving, coping, processing, developing relationships and other pragmatic life skills.
Practicum Experiences
Graduate Student Clinician
Adult Medical Practicum
Abington Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Summer 2005
Clinical Supervisor: Pip Schaeffer, MA, CCC-SLP/L
Primary responsibilities included acute pediatric and adult clinical-bedside and videofluroscopy dysphagia assessments, intervention, documentation and client-family education.
Small Group and School-Based Practicum
The Crossroads School, Paoli PA
Fall 2004 and Spring 2005
Clinical Supervisor: Christine Barraza, MA, CCC-SLP/L
Primary responsibilities included implementing speech and language therapy in individual, small group, and classroom settings to children with language, learning, aural, and voice disorders.
Other Related Medical Experiences
Rehabilitation Technician
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, Malvern PA
Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA
Primary responsibilities included working closely with the interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and speech-language pathologists to provide care to patients with traumatic brain injury, cerebral vascular accidents, spinal cord injuries, and chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Nursing Student
Messiah College, Grantham PA
- Medical-Surgical Rotation, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg PA
- Pediatric Rotation, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey PA
- Obstetrics Rotation, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg PA
Professional Memberships
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2003-present
Awards
Master of Speech-Language-Hearing-Science Director's Academic Award
In recognition of excellence in outstanding academic, performance, character, leadership, and service to the program and profession.