Summary: Outgoing and friendly Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience in both the private practice and the public school environments evaluating, writing reports, and conducting therapy for children aged 3 through adult including clients with special needs.
Education
University of Redlands Redlands, CA
Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology, May 2010
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA.
Post Baccalaureate Studies, Speech-Language Pathology, Aug. 2003- Dec. 2004
Duke University Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology major, May 1999
Dean's List junior and senior years
Continuing Education
SCERTS model for treatment of Autism, CSHA Fluency Workshop for youth who stutter and their families, 13th Annual Fluency Conference, Spanish for Educators
Speech-Language Pathology Professional Experience
President, Speech Therapy Delivered Van Nuys, CA
Speech-Language Pathologist, Jan.2018-present
· In-home and online speech therapy services
· Assessment and Intervention for clients aged 5-adult in a private practice
Farryl Dickter & Associates; Speech, Language and Educational Services
Sherman Oaks, CA Speech-Language Pathologist Aug. 2012-present
· Assessment and Intervention for clients aged 3-adult in a private practice
· Provide therapy for articulation, language, stuttering, hearing impairment, pragmatics and cognitive impairment
· Write evaluation reports and recommend treatment goals
· Track progress and council parents regarding support at home to achieve goals
· Provide educational therapy including reading (decoding and comprehension), reading fluency, and academic support
Saugus Unified School District, Santa Clarita, CA
Speech-Language Pathologist, March2016-June 2017
· Provided speech therapy in a Special Day Class preschool setting to students with special needs
· Collaborated with teachers, school psychologists, administrators, occupational therapists and parents regarding IEP’s and treatment goals
San Bernardino Unified School District, San Bernardino, CA
Speech-Language Pathologist, Aug. 2010-June 2012
· Achieved highest possible ratings on evaluations by CFY supervisor and site Vice Principal
· Caseload Management of 2 school sites- Rodriguez Prep Academy (CA Distinguished School, grades 4-8) and Golden Valley Middle School
· Provided individual and group therapy for language, articulation, fluency, pragmatic skills, and
cognitive impairment
· Conducted assessments for initial placement in Special Education and annual re-evaluations, and wrote reports
· Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, administrators, psychologists, and parents
· Conducted IEP team meetings
· Determined IEP goals and Tiered intervention plans
University of Redlands Redlands, CA
Student Speech Language Pathologist Aug. 2008-May 2010
· Conducted assessments and provided speech and language therapy to adults and children with a variety of communication disorders at Univ. of Redlands Truesdail Center for Communicative Disorders
· Completed the following clinics: aural rehabilitation, adult neurogenic disorders, fluency, early language/infants and toddlers, child motor speech disorders, school-age language, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and diagnostic team (conducted 15 team assessments for clients aged 2-adult)
· As an elective, completed the course Educational Considerations
San Bernardino City Unified School District San Bernardino, CA
Student Intern Jan. 2010– May 2010
· Assessment and intervention for grades 7-12 in language, articulation, fluency, and pragmatic skills
· Attended IEP meetings and assisted in making decisions regarding eligibility for speech services
Loma Linda Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Loma Linda, CA
Student Intern, June – August 2009
· Assessment and intervention for the adult population, including voice, CVA, TBI, aural rehabilitation, and dysphasia
Oakland Private School Charlottesville, VA
Student Intern June – Aug. 2004
· Individual therapy with children aged 6-16 on articulation, language, reading, and pragmatic skills
Volunteer Work
· Common Ground Relief Organization, New Orleans, LA (March 2006-Aug. 2006). In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, volunteered in the 9th Ward assisting in the organization of the clothing and food distribution center
· Maureen Joy Charter Elementary School, Durham, NC (September 1997- June 1998). Tutored children in math and reading during the school day, then supervised during the after-school program.
Skills
· Proficient in basic Spanish
· Friendly and outgoing, creative, excellent at establishing rapport with students and parents
Hobbies/Interests
· Dance (high school dance team, captain senior year, Duke Dancing Devils, Duke African Dance)
· Music (singing and hand percussion)
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