Enthusiastic Speech Language Therapist with a knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable. Personable and talented Theraist who stays up-to-date on new learning technologies and trends in the education community. Seasoned Speech Language Therapist Seeking a full time position with a school where student success and well-being are the top priorities.
Skills
Kind
Empathetic Educator
Positive
Encouraging
Creative lesson planning
Self-motivated
Fast learner
SMART Board aptitude
Familiar with Learning Connections
Create therapy materials
Familiar in area of Fine Arts
Education
Bachelor of Science: Speech Pathology and Audiology, Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
Accomplishments
Certifications
Experience
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, 08/2011 to Current School City of Hammond – Hammond, IN
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Instructed students individually and in groups.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Maintained accurate and complete records of students.
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Developed IEPs with and without BIPs.
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Created and taught engaging speech therapy language development lessons and activities.
Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.
Speech Langauge Assistant, 10/2013 to 09/2015 Restore Therapy Services LLC – Gary, IN
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant , 01/2005 to 08/2007 Gary Community School Corporation – Gary, IN
Speech Language Assistant, 08/2001 to 12/2004 Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative – Crown Point, IN
Instructed students individually and in groups.
Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet.
Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines.
Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for students each year.
Maintained accurate and complete records for students.
Developed IEPs with and without BIPs.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
Took part in professional organizations and continuing education courses.
Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
-Provided therapy services for ages K-6 grade with the following disorders/deficits: Articulation disordersLanguage disorders (vocabulary, semantics, syntax, morphology)PragmaticsAuditory Processing (Thinking and Problem Solving, Listening for Information)VoiceFluencyAutismHypernasal and HyponasalCochlear Implants (Hearing Impaired Performed hearing screenings on grades( K-6,7 and 10).
Familiar with writing goals and benchmarks for the above deficits
