Persistent Speech Therapist with 16 years of experience. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders sufferers through group and individual therapy plans, community and advocacy and fighting for inclusivity. Comfortable working on a budget with modern speech pathology technology.
Skills
Autism spectrum familiarity
Empathetic and patient
Culturally aware
Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures Student evaluations
Patients evaluations
Augmentative communication proficiency Therapy strategies
Down Syndrome knowledge
Speech and language screenings Special education professional Observant
Experience
Speech Therapist, 04/2005 - 03/2021 New Story Schools – Buchanan, VA,
Evaluated treatment goals and student progress on a continuous basis, diagnosed speech disorders and advocated for best treatment plans, utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate students referred to the program.
Kept current with the latest treatment strategies and intervention plans, Supported student treatment plan and key objectives by involving families in the therapy process. Assisted with processes of identifying and referring students in need of assistance.
Detailed interventions taken and student progress in written reports, devised individualized treatment plans by marrying field knowledge and unique student requirements.
Helped update school curriculum according to student requirements by working alongside teachers and administrators. Coordinated workshops for parents to enhance at-home development, Rendered highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families.
Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit, worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and
Phonological Processing Disorders.
Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
Speech Therapist, 04/2016 - Current New Story Schools – Buena Vista, VA,
Evaluated treatment goals and patients progress on a continuous basis.
Utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate patients referred to the program. Diagnosed speech disorders and advocated for best treatment plans.
Keep current with the latest treatment strategies and intervention plans.
Supported patients' treatment plan and key objectives by involving families in the therapy process. Tested neuro-muscular, motor, cognitive and psycho-social skills.
Consulted with other direct-care staff and worked with caregivers to implement home programs which achieved therapy goals.
Worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders.
Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
Treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation or phonology delays
Speech Therapist, 02/2014 - 03/2016 New Story Schools – Carlisle, PA,
Evaluated treatment goals and patients progress on a continuous basis.
Utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate patients referred to the program. Diagnosed speech disorders and advocated for best treatment plans.
Keep current with the latest treatment strategies and intervention plans. tested neuro-muscular, motor, cognitive and psycho-social skills.
Worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders.
Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
Coordinated workshops for parents to enhance at-home development.
Speech Therapist, 2014 - 2015 Fox Rehabilitation – Leonia, NJ,
Evaluated treatment goals and patients progress on a continuous basis.
Utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate patients referred to the program. Diagnosed speech disorders and advocated for best treatment plans.
Keep current with the latest treatment strategies and intervention plans, supported patients' treatment plans and key objectives by involving families in the therapy process. Worked with patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
All Work was a Part of an Philanthropic Project
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 12/1999 - Centro Educacional Santa Monica - Rio De Janeiro, GPA:
Completed professional development for Pre-School and Elementary School Teacher
Speech Therapy: , Expected in 03/2005 - Universidade Veiga De Almeida - Rio De Janeiro, GPA:
Languages
English:
Professional:
Negotiated:
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Portuguese:
Native/ Bilingual:
Negotiated:
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Activities and Honors
Honors
Centro Educacional Pinheiro Ramos
Certificate of Outstanding Speech Therapy 2014
Certificate of Outstanding Speech Therapy Treatment Strategies
Lectured Parents and Teacher on Language Development and Learning
Activities
Gave a Lecture on Early Childhood Language Development
Workshop of Speech Therapy Advice in Early Childhood Education
Lecture "The Challenges of Speech Therapy in Early Childhood Education"
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