Alexis Decker, M.S. Cf-Slp Email & Phone Number

Findlay, Oh

As a speech-language pathologist at Lincoln Elementary School and Donnell Middle School, I provide speech and language evaluation and intervention services to students in kindergarten through eighth grade with a wide variety of speech and language disorders. I effectively plan and execute diagnostic and treatment sessions, for both individual and group sessions, while maintaining organized and informative data collection. Furthermore, I demonstrate professional writing and speaking skills during individualized education program (IEP) and evaluation team report (ETR) meetings. I also effectively use programs implemented by Findlay City Schools to successfully document student progress, IEP documentation, and ETR documentation (e.g., Edu-Doc and IEP Anywhere).

Lima, Oh

As a graduate student at Mercy Health Saint Rita's Medical Center, I managed evaluation and intervention services for adult patients with aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive, and voice disorders in inpatient acute and rehabilitation settings. Moreover, I educated patients, families, and team members during interdisciplinary meetings and family conferences. I collaborated with occupational therapy, physical therapy, dietitians, nursing, and physicians regarding patient plan of care and best practice. Furthermore, I assisted in the completion of formal instrumental assessments, including modified barium swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing studies, with evaluation of results and implementation of treatment. Finally, I completed accurate data collection and completion of computerized documentation (e.g., EPIC) of daily notes, treatment plans, and diagnostic reports.

Findlay, Oh

As a graduate student clinician at Jacobs Primary School and Bigelow Hill Intermediate School, I provided speech and language evaluation and intervention services to students in kindergarten through fifth grade with a wide variety of speech and language disorders. I effectively planned and executed diagnostic and treatment sessions, for both individual and group sessions, while maintaining organized and informative data collection. Furthermore, I demonstrated professional writing and speaking skills during individualized education program (IEP) and evaluation team report (ETR) meetings. I also effectively used programs implemented by Findlay City Schools to successfully document student progress, IEP documentation, and ETR documentation (e.g., Edu-Doc and IEP Anywhere).

Bowling Green, Oh

As a Student Technician I set-up and provided technology for classroom activities at Bowling Green State University, I provided technical assistance to professors and graduate assistants as well as programs that use BGSU facilities throughout the year, and I allowed access to rental technology and classroom services.

Bowling Green, Oh

As a Graduate Assistant, I served Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald, PH.D., CCC-SLP (Assistant Professor) as a Teaching Assistant for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Bowling Green, Oh

As a graduate student clinician at Wood County Hospital, I provided speech and language evaluation and intervention services to pediatric and adult clients with a wide variety of speech and language disorders in an outpatient hospital setting. Additionally, I collaborated with occupational therapy to provide therapy services to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders in an aquatic setting. Moreover, I conducted a social-pragmatics group for clients ages four to seven. I effectively used programs implemented by Wood County Hospital to successfully document client progress and documentation (e.g., Cerner).

Bowling Green, Oh

As a graduate student clinician at the Bowling Green State University Speech and Hearing Clinic, I provided speech and language evaluation and intervention services to adults diagnosed with aphasia and primary progressive apraxia. I effectively planned and executed individual diagnostic and treatment sessions. I also facilitated weekly group therapy sessions for individuals with acquired speech and/or language disorders (e.g., aphasia, primary progressive apraxia) to encourage communication interactions and develop compensatory strategies for successful communication. I demonstrated professional writing and speaking skills during individual and group sessions as evidenced by client progress and group participation.

Findlay, Oh

As a graduate student clinician at Grace Speaks, I provided speech and language evaluation and intervention services to pediatric clients diagnosed with a phonological disorder and childhood apraxia of speech. I effectively planned and executed individual diagnostic and treatment sessions while maintaining organized and informative data collection, and managed and modified client behavior during therapy sessions. Additionally, I evaluated client progress and made appropriate recommendations.

Findlay, Ohio

As a summer intern at the Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio, I provided high quality care services by working in conjunction with hospital administration, staff, and patients to achieve healthcare goals, built and maintained strong patient relationships by providing satisfactory explanations to questions regarding practice information in a professional and friendly manner, and evaluated and processed patient insurance in compliance with hospital regulation.

United States

As a Direct Support Professional I ensured the health and safety of the program participants, encouraged and facilitated learning in a constructive and positive environment, and provided the opportunity for learning in a creative and hands-on approach.

As a Student Technician I set-up and provided technology for classroom activities at Bowling Green State University, I provided technical assistance to professors and graduate assistants as well as programs that use BGSU facilities throughout the year, and I allowed access to rental technology and classroom services.

Master Of Science - Ms, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Second Year

Activities and Societies: Ohio Speech Language Hearing Association (OSLHA) Member, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.

Bachelor’S Degree, Communication Sciences And Disorders, General, Senior

Activities and Societies: BGSU Honors College, Study Abroad Experience in Spain, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Fraternity, National Student Speech.

High School