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Speech-Language Specialist for Laurel Elementary School. Collaborate with teachers and other specialists on service delivery and support for students on IEPs and as part of the RTI process, including providing appropriate interventions. Assisted with protocols and staff training for iPad use and integration into service and durriculum.

Curriculum Design• Designed, developed and implemented individualized lessons for 50+ students.• Designed lessons to be implemented by classroom teachers for school behavior program.Process Improvement• Developed BEST Tier I and Tier 2 Behavior programs that resulted in reduced school wide discipline severity.• Employed technology techniques to encourage student learning.Technology Integration• Advised technology department and director on advancement and implementation of technology.• Trained staff in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the therapy setting.RTI and PLC experienceExpertise in computer and technology based learning strategiesPECS experienceCommunication Severity ScaleCommon Core StandardsExperience with students with multiple special needsEffectively work with parents/family membersStrong collaboratorInnovative lesson planning using technologyPositive learning environmentExpertise in secondary level social skills trainingSupervise clinical fellows and student internsStaff development and training

Director of Rehab and staff speech-language pathologist for small start-up rehabilitation company.• Coordinated 10 multi-disciplinary therapists resulting in doubling the number of patients served while maintaining minimal length of stay.• Collaborated with MDs to quadruple Speech therapy services.• Managed MDS minutes to maximize billing while maintaining patient welfare.Expertise with swallowing and feeding disordersStaff development and training

Master Of Science (Ms), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Activities and Societies: NSSLHA

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communication Sciences And Disorders