Daria Mason Email & Phone Number

Dekalb, Il, Us

Kingsley Junior High School

Dr. Ann Beck

Compile research regarding the effectiveness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems with children with autism (ASL, PECS, Total Communication, Speech-Generating Devices, etc.)Gather and analyze data to identify most effective mode of communication for these childrenPlan and moderate focus group interviewsTranscribe, identify themes, code, and analyze data collected from focus group interviews regarding stakeholder perspectives on effectiveness of AAC use in children with autism

Department Of Special Education

Gather data and edit research manuscriptsContribute to creating an efficient office environment by copying and filingActively perform routine duties such as checking attendance folders and grading assignmentsCreate guided notes for students based off of lecture presentationEmail and follow-up with students as needed

Normal, Il

Compile research conducted regarding the effectiveness of teaching American Sign Language to children on the Autism spectrum that are non-verbalGather and analyze data to identify most effective mode of communication for these childrenIdentify if American Sign Language can be more useful than the Picture Exchange Communication System

Stevenson Hall

Coordinate community programs integrating the residential curriculum prescribed by Housing & DiningOversee 22-26 residents by ensuring student health, involvement, and enforcing policiesActively contribute to creating an inclusive climate within the communityContribute responsibly to the residential and greater communities through engagement opportunitiesRespond to policy violations through disciplinary actions

Plan and execute monthly events to display academic and community-serving aspects of residential lifeWork collaboratively in a team to bring a conducive and positive atmosphere to new studentsRefer to authorities or training when dealing with emergency or sensitive situations on floor

Student Involvement And Leadership Development

Prepare accounting paperwork for student organizations including check requests and purchase requisitions, develop interpersonal skills in the workplace with employer and co-workers, organize documents and folders to improve office efficiency

Schaumburg, Il

Summer InternInput invoices into databaseDevelop interpersonal skills in the workplace with employer and co-workersFile and organize documents and folders to improve efficiency

Develop interpersonal skills in the workplace with employer and co-workersOrganize documents and folders to improve office efficiency; Processed patients’ calls, responded to inquiries, and redirected callers to appropriate departmentVerified insurance and collected office visit co-pays in an organized mannerScheduled appointments and attended to patient concernsSent informed messages to nurses and physicians regarding patients

Masters, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: Sign Language Special Interest Group (SIG)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Activities and Societies: Community Advisor, Transfer House Leader, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Honors Program, Deaf Pride.

Associate Of Science (As), Associate Of Arts (Aa)

Activities and Societies: Program Board intern, Phi Theta Kappa Vice President of Leadership