SLP Toolkit™ is a web-based app with built in assessments and tools that give a school-based Speech Language Pathologist the confidence s/he needs to take charge of her busy caseload. The software is designed to help SLPs collect data to determine communication strengths and needs, as well as monitor progress over time. Features include built-in present level assessments, progress monitoring tools, daily data, strategies for teachers/parents, a therapy scheduler, and a customizable goal bank. Be your /bɛst/.™Web address: www.slptoolkit.comBlog: blog.slptoolkit.comInstagram: instagram.com/slptoolkitTwitter: twitter.com/slptoolkitPinterest: pinterest.com/slptoolkitFacebook: www.facebook.com/slptoolkitYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/slptoolkitappVimeo: www.vimeo.com/slptoolkit

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Instructor, SLPA program

I worked at Mesa Public Schools (the largest school district in the state of Arizona) for 13 years, 6 of which were spent as the lead SLP. My position as the Content Specialist for Speech and Language allowed me the opportunity to develop and sustain support mechanisms available to over 100 K-12 Speech Language Pathologists and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants within the district. I maintained an understanding of the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards to further support the integration of speech and language skills within the general education curriculum. I was responsible for communicating with the Department of Health Services to ensure that MPS was aligned with regulations and licensure for Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Pathology Assistants. I served as a link to Arizona State University to support the placement of Speech Language Pathology Assistants through the Part Time Employment Program. I served as a guest speaker for undergraduate and graduate Speech and Hearing students on topics related to the school setting at Arizona State and Midwestern Universities. I assisted with placements of graduate and undergraduate students for semester SLP and SLPA internships throughout the district. I mentored, coached, and guided new and veteran SLPs working in Mesa Public Schools. I coordinated and provided small- and large-group training to all SLPs in the district on various communication topics. I led a group of 6 district SLP representatives in monthly meetings aimed at developing supports for SLPs, productively problem solving, and mediating concerns at the SLP level. I served on various general education project task teams, which are flexible groups of specialists assigned to complete district level tasks within Mesa Public Schools.

Evaluation and treatment of elementary students with voice, articulation, language, oral-motor, stuttering, and social skill disorders. Served on the SLI Rep Council from 2006 until 2008. Developed a training video for the district focusing on eliciting the "r" sound in children. Provided in-service to the SLP staff (approximately 100 people) focusing on therapy ideas. Provided supervision of numerous graduate students from Arizona State University. Mentored newly graduated SLP's during completion of their Clinical Fellowship Year.

Provided in-home and clinic-based evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult patients (through age 21) with communication impairment for Desert Valley Pediatric Therapy, formerly known as Cactus Pediatric Therapy.

Evaluation and treatment of pre-school through junior high students in Chandler Unified School District.

Sole proprietor that provided in-home evaluation and treatment of children aged birth to three years in Napa and Sonoma counties, California.

Evaluation and treatment of elementary aged children in a school setting in Santa Rosa, California. Supervised a graduate level SLP student for a semester internship.

Evaluation and treatment of pre-school and elementary students in Tempe and Gilbert (Arizona) school districts.

Evaluation and treatment of pre-school children in daycares, preschools, and Head Starts on the island of St. Croix, U.S.V.I.

Evaluation and treatment of children aged birth to 3 years and adults with a variety of communication and feeding needs within a home health care setting in Nashville, TN and surrounding areas.