- Effectively implement treatment plans for children with feeding disorders including sensory needs and oral aversions.

- Provided skilled intervention to patients in a nationally ranked 600-bed Trauma 1 hospital known for being one of the best institutions for neurosurgical and neurological care in the United States. - Completed bedside swallow evaluations and cognitive/communication evaluations, interpreted findings and made appropriate recommendations given the patients presentation.- Assisted with administration and interpretation of MBSS and FEES exams.- Delivered Passy Muir Valve management for tracheostomy and ventilator patients. - Collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, physicians, and nurses to evaluate and treat adult patients using an interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach.

Adult Experience - Provided in-person and teletherapy patient-centered evaluation and treatment for adult patients with aphasia, apraxia of speech, swallowing disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, fluency disorders, and accent modification in the inpatient and outpatient settings.- Experience delivering evidence-based treatments including Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA), Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNeST), components of Speak Out!/LSVT, Response Elaboration Training (RET), Anagram Copy & Recall Treatment (ACRT), Melodic Intonation Therapy, and cognitive therapy.- Prepared objective, accurate, and timely evaluation reports, SOAP notes, progress reports, and discharge reports using the electronic medical records system. - Independently administered the MoCA, CLQT+, Rivermead, BDAE, Aphasia Diagnostic Profiles (ADP), Western Aphasia Battery, Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment, and cognitive screeners.- Utilized VisiPitch Sona Match and iCAPE-V biofeedback software and provided virtual reality treatment using personalized simulations with Midwestern’s Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN). Pediatric Experience- Instrumental in the development of Midwestern’s pediatric feeding disorders program by developing materials to aid in the future success of the program, designed clinical binders for future students interested in pediatric feeding disorders, worked with supervisors to create a mini-rotation program that can thrive in a university clinic environment. - Well-versed in the evaluation and treatment of infant swallowing disorders, food aversion, sensory processing disorders, and challenges with feeding and swallowing due to cleft lip and palate.- Experienced in administering and analyzing language samples, SPELT-3, GFTA-3, CELF-P3, HAPP-3, TILLS, TNL-2, Arizona-4, Bracken Receptive/Expressive, and the TACL-4- Executed intervention plan and determined patient eligibility for speech and language services.

▪ Taught children (1-6 years old) grapheme awareness, reading, writing, fine motor & gross motor skills▪ Interacted with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fostered independence while practicing the Montessori method▪ Redirected children if necessary, to protect peers’ concentration, and to maintain a peaceful and productive learning environment

Thrive Therapy and Social Center offers speech therapy, occupational therapy and ABA therapy in a fun and engaging environment. Registered Behavior Technician's utilize the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to manage behaviors while creatively molding a learning environment that allows individuals with autism spectrum disorders to reach their full potential.Job Skills:Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with BCBAs, BCaBAs, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, other RBTs, program supervisors, teachers, parents, and family members to ensure optimal client outcomesActively monitor clients and take precise(and objective) data on specific behaviors while making therapy an interactive and enjoyable experienceSkillfully adjust learning environments to contrive naturalistic opportunities for clients to complete behavioral targets. Experienced in supporting non verbal clients by utilizing augmentative and alternative communication devices(AAC devices) and picture exchange systems(PECS).