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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Conduct standardized and dynamic evaluations for articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language disorders, and fluency disorders for children and adults.Develop and present individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and client needs to familiesImplement evidence-based interventions to enhance client outcomes, ensuring measurable improvements in speech and language skills.Built and maintained a strong client base by achieving consistent growth through referrals, communication with local school districts, healthcare providers, and community outreach.Manage all business aspects including marketing, budgeting, billing, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

-Graduate student clinician for the University of Michigan Aphasia Program (UMAP). -Performed intensive, personalized treatment with a focus on LPAA and use of evidence-based practices such as: Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA), Phonemic Component Analysis (PCA), Verb Network Strengthening Treatment (VNest), Response Elaboration Treatment (RET), and Schuell's. -Evaluated adult clients through formal assessments of expressive language, receptive language, cognition, and motor speech including: WAB-R, RCBA-2, ABA-2, ASHA QCL, DCT, SCT, and NAVS as well as informal assessments. -Facilitated group therapy sessions while incorporating word retrieval, question formulation, and auditory comprehension activities. -Educated clients and families on aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech, and training in supported conversation and multidmodal communication. -Wrote comprehensive reports supplying testing results along with narrative interpretation and relaying detailed recommendations for continued speech-language therapy and home programs. -Conducted and presented research concluding confidence in communication gains as a result of group therapy. -Utilized ClinicTracker in order to maintain daily SOAP notes.

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Graduate Student Clinician at Central Michigan University pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Graduate class of 2020.

Novi, Michigan

Guided students transitioning from volunteer experiences to full-time employment. Job sites included local businesses in Novi, Michigan. Aided the classroom teacher devising and applying strategies for life skills based on the special needs and abilities of each student. Developed and maintained collaborative partnerships with teachers, parents, administrators, and community partners. Administered assessments and activities specific to IEP goals.

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Outside Sales Representative for AroundCampus Group. We help local businesses reach the campus community by offering print, digital, and mobile advertisement platforms.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, 2Nd Year Graduate Student

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assisantship Fundraising Chair for Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Organization (NSSLHA)Anticipated.

Bachelor’S Of Applied Arts, Communication Sciences And Disorders, General, Class Of 2017

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Speech-Language Hearing Club (SLHC) WMHW 91.5 Moore Rock RadioSigma Tau Gamma.

High School

Activities and Societies: Football Team, Wrestling Team, PRIDE, Newspaper, T.V. Production, Mountain T.O.P. (Tennessee Outreach Program)I.