Amanda Smith Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

o Supported SLPs with evidence-based intervention in early childhood special education classrooms, preschools, elementary schools, and middle schools, specializing in diagnoses of autism, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and receptive and expressive language disorders.o Implemented low-tech and high-tech augmentative and alternative.

o Participated in progress monitoring and decision-making regarding eligibility and services.o Used formal and performance-based assessments to evaluate students’ needs and strengths.o Exhibited proficiency in using least-biased testing techniques for assessing culturally and linguistically diverse populations.o Participated in IEP team meetings and follow.

o Advocated for introducing and implementing high-tech augmentative and alternative communication intervention with pediatric and adult populations and provided related caregiver education.o Conducted assessments and interventions for pediatric and adult populations diagnosed with aphasia, dysarthria, voice, dysphagia, memory, speech, language, and/or.

o Implemented speech teletherapy services for adults diagnosed with aphasia, memory, voice, and/or cognitive deficits and provided coaching for families and caregivers.

Research Assistant (volunteer)o Transcribed and coded bilingual children’s language samples using SALT program, contributing to a larger research program aimed at understanding language development in diverse populations.Language Facilitator (volunteer)o Collaborated with preschool teachers and research team to implement language-based intervention in.

San Diego, CA

o Developed lesson plans and implemented therapy according to goals determined by SLP for students at The Learning Choice Academy in Scripps Ranch.o Maintained daily session and progress notes, therapy room, and student files.o Communicated with supervising SLP regarding student progress and performance.o Consulted with occupational therapist and education.

La Mesa, CA

• Coordinate meetings and schedule student sessions and activities
• Follow established treatment plans for the purpose of facilitating students’ progress
• Document students’ progress during each treatment session as well as attendance
• Prepare materials and lesson plan for group and individual sessions
• Maintain and organize files and records for easy access
• Maintain a clean and organized treatment environment

M.S. Of Communication Disorders

Slpa Fieldwork Experience Program, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist