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Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Treated 50+ students, ages 3 to 21, with speech and language development issues while adhering to HIPAA regulations and client confidentiality- Wrote 300+ reports detailing assessment results, short- and long-term goals, interventions, and student progress- Collaborated with teachers and administrators regarding updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs- Successfully helped students exceed targets for speech and language competency by an average of 10%- Gained teletherapy and technological experience working with students through online communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams during the pandemic- Proactively managed calendars based on multiple schedules and priorities

Olathe, Ks

- Managed caseload of 7-15 patients and improved scheduling for therapists to reach 85% productivity levels - Translated complex topics into plain language to educate patients about conditions and treatment, earning 96% positive feedback from patients - Served as a liaison with healthcare administrators and corporate staff to adequately coordinate clinical and operational affairs - Completed quarterly rehabilitation inventory and budget assessments using Microsoft Excel - Prepared reports regarding rehabilitation services, i.e., utilization, performance improvement, service data, outcome data, productivity- Meticulously and efficiently completed insurance and Medicaid billing and documentation

Raytown, Mo

- Caseload included phonological processing, articulation, expressive and receptive language, fluency, and social skills provided in one-on-one and group settings- Administered informal and formal assessments, completed reports, and shared information to parents - Maintained rigorous therapy logs and IEP documents through online systems on a regular basis

Gilbert, Ia

- Observed and enforced Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)- Administered ITBS tests to special needs students- Attended and participated in weekly staff development meetings

Ames, Ia

- Observed and applied responsive classroom to maintain a positive classroom environment- Participated in conferences with the second grade students and their parents- Engaged in a daily Professional Learning Community involving team planning and development

Ames, Ia

-Provided care for students at Kate Mitchell Elementary School-Communicated with parents on a daily basis

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hi

-Participated in an extensive training program focused on how to serve children -Worked with military families on a daily basis -Served as an intern at the Child Development Center -Assisted lead teachers in planning and preparing activities

Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan

-Participated in an extensive training program focused on how to serve children -Worked with military families on a daily basis -Gained a vast amount of knowledge about different cultures and their values and traditions-Taught swim lessons to children ages two to 14 years as well as adults-Designed lessons to meet the needs of the varying developmental levels of the participants

Master Of Science In Communication Sciences And Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: NSSLHA Member, RUSSLHA Member

Bachelor'S Degree, Education

Activities and Societies: Education Chairman of Kappa Kappa Gamma, VP of Iowa State University Education Association