Mary McDuffie

Collaborate with ASL instructor to plan and implement practical lessons for students Collaborate with instructor to evaluate, revise and develop curriculum for mastery of course content Provide students with feedback on performance accompanied by coaching on methods for improvement

Adjunct Faculty - ASL 101 Lab Instructor at University of Alaska/Juneau (2001-01 – 2001-06)

• Collaborate with ASL instructor to plan and implement practical lessons for students
• Collaborate with instructor to evaluate, revise and develop curriculum for mastery of course content
• Provide students with feedback on performance accompanied by coaching on methods for improvement
• Document student progress and maintain accurate records such as attendance, grading and achievement of student learning outcomes

Speech Pathologist at Private Practice (2006-05 – 2009-02)

Provide speech pathology and aural (re)habilitation services to children and adults with hearing impairments, cochlear implants; plan/implement remediation programs for all age groups and various communication disorders to include executive function disorders related to cognitive-linguistic disorders and ADHD; consult with and coach teacher/parents on communication techniques and effective teaching strategies to ensure student carryover of goals to other environments; plan and conduct language development/sign language workshops for parents and caregivers; order and track therapeutic materials for clinic and client usage; administer diagnostic assessments; produce diagnostic reports/progress reports for both physicians and parents; educate families, caregivers and physicians on speech-language disorders; meet with parents/families on an ongoing basis.

Speech Pathologist at Private Practice (2009-04 – 2014-06)

Provide speech pathology and aural (re)habilitation services to children and adults with hearing impairments, cochlear implants; plan/implement remediation programs for all age groups and various communication disorders to include executive function disorders related to cognitive-linguistic disorders and ADHD; consult with and coach teacher/parents on communication techniques and effective teaching strategies to ensure student carryover of goals to other environments; plan and conduct language development/sign language workshops for parents and caregivers; order and track therapeutic materials for clinic and client usage; administer diagnostic assessments; produce diagnostic reports/progress reports for both physicians and parents; educate families, caregivers and physicians on speech-language disorders; meet with parents/families on an ongoing basis.

Speech Pathologist at Private Practice (2023-01 – Present)

Provide speech pathology and aural (re)habilitation services to children and adults with hearing impairments, cochlear implants; plan/implement remediation programs for all age groups and various communication disorders to include executive function disorders related to cognitive-linguistic disorders and ADHD; consult with and coach teacher/parents on communication techniques and effective teaching strategies to ensure student carryover of goals to other environments; plan and conduct language development/sign language workshops for parents and caregivers; order and track therapeutic materials for clinic and client usage; administer diagnostic assessments; produce diagnostic reports/progress reports for both physicians and parents; educate families, caregivers and physicians on speech-language disorders; meet with parents/families on an ongoing basis.

Speech Pathologist at Balanced Therapy (Teletherapy) (2024-09 – Present)

Provide speech pathology and aural (re)habilitation services to children and adults with hearing impairments, cochlear implants; plan/implement remediation programs for all age groups and various communication disorders; consult with and coach teacher/parents on communication techniques and effective teaching strategies to ensure student carryover of goals to other environments; plan and conduct language development/sign language workshops for parents and caregivers; order and track therapeutic materials for clinic and client usage; administer diagnostic assessments; produce diagnostic reports/progress reports for both physicians and parents; educate families, caregivers and physicians on speech-language disorders; meet with parents/families on an ongoing basis.

Traveling Speech Pathologist at EBS/MBS Healthcare (2011-03 – 2012-06)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Traveling Speech Pathologist at EBS/MBS Healthcare (2013-05 – 2013-08)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Speech Pathologist at Connections Learning Online Speech Therapy (2012-11 – 2013-06)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Contract Speech Pathologist at Ardor Healthcare (2013-10 – 2013-12)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Contract Online Speech Therapy at Sunbelt Staffing/VocoVision (2017-10 – 2018-06)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Speech Pathologist at Georgia Academy for the Blind (2020-03 – 2021-05)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Online Speech Therapy at Ascend Rehab Services (2021-10 – 2022-09)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Online Speech Therapy at Solient Health (2022-10 – 2023-05)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Online Speech Therapy at VocoVision (2023-08 – 2024-05)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Speech Pathologist at Thrive Therapy Works (2024-10 – 2026-06)

• Prepare engaging exercises and activities to use during speech sessions with students
• Create goals and objectives for students to work toward and identify areas of progress and challenges
• Supervise speech-language pathology assistants and ensure adherence to plans of care
• Coach assistants in behavior management techniques during teletherapy sessions
• Perform complete assessments and interpret results for teachers and parents
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop individualized education plans
• Facilitate meets with parents and teachers in person and through virtual platforms
• Coach teachers and parents in best practices for generalization of skill to new environments
• Coach teachers and parents in use of assistive devices
• Develop evaluation and progress reports for teachers and parents
• Meet with parents on a regular basis to assist with additional activities or materials required

Speech Pathologist at Alaska Regional Hospital (2006-09 – 2009-02)

• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and make recommendations
• Train medical technologists in safe swallow strategies
• Develop staff development trainings in swallowing disorders
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Collaborate with Radiologist and Physician to develop plan of care for patients
• Write comprehensive diagnostic reports for patient medical charts
• Perform comprehensive cognitive-linguistic evaluations, interpret results for patients and patients' families
• Design an individualized plan of care
• Provide therapeutic treatment
• Train family and caregivers in carryover activities and strategies to promote patient's independence
• Provide counseling to patients and families
• Consult with physicians regarding patient's progress and plan of care

Speech Pathologist at Houston Medical Center (2010-10 – 2014-12)

• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and make recommendations
• Train medical technologists in safe swallow strategies
• Develop staff development trainings in swallowing disorders
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Collaborate with Radiologist and Physician to develop plan of care for patients
• Write comprehensive diagnostic reports for patient medical charts
• Perform comprehensive cognitive-linguistic evaluations, interpret results for patients and patients' families
• Design an individualized plan of care
• Provide therapeutic treatment
• Train family and caregivers in carryover activities and strategies to promote patient's independence
• Provide counseling to patients and families
• Consult with physicians regarding patient's progress and plan of care

Speech Pathologist at Medical Center of Peach County, Navicent Health (2014-06 – 2016-12)

• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and make recommendations
• Train medical technologists in safe swallow strategies
• Develop staff development trainings in swallowing disorders
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Collaborate with Radiologist and Physician to develop plan of care for patients
• Write comprehensive diagnostic reports for patient medical charts
• Perform comprehensive cognitive-linguistic evaluations, interpret results for patients and patients' families
• Design an individualized plan of care
• Provide therapeutic treatment
• Train family and caregivers in carryover activities and strategies to promote patient's independence
• Provide counseling to patients and families
• Consult with physicians regarding patient's progress and plan of care

Speech Pathologist at Coliseum Medical Center/Coliseum Northside Hospital (2015-07 – 2022-12)

• Inpatient and outpatient care
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and make recommendations
• Train medical technologists in safe swallow strategies
• Develop staff development trainings in swallowing disorders
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies
• Collaborate with Radiologist and Physician to develop plan of care for patients
• Write comprehensive diagnostic reports for patient medical charts
• Perform comprehensive cognitive-linguistic evaluations, interpret results for patients and patients' families
• Design an individualized plan of care
• Provide therapeutic treatment
• Train family and caregivers in carryover activities and strategies to promote patient's independence
• Provide counseling to patients and families
• Consult with physicians regarding patient's progress and plan of care

Consultant - Early Intervention Hearing Impaired Program at State of Nevada

Speech Pathologist at Georgia School for the Deaf

Established teletherapy program and provided speech-language services via teleconferencing

Homeschool Educator at Private

Homeschooled two children Pre-K through 9th grade

• Administer academic diagnostic assessments
• Developed individualized curriculum
• Created syllabi
• Researched and obtained educational books, resources and materials
• Documented student progress and maintain student records
• Scheduled daily routines, outings and extracurricular activities

Consultant - D/HH program at Santa Clara County Office of Education (2021-10 – 2022-09)

Wrote and reviewed content summaries and created review questions for new computer-based program for SLPs to prepare for the national exam.

Supervisor to SLPAs at California (2023-01 – Present)

• Observe SLPAs during speech therapy sessions
• Review and revise progress notes
• Develop speech therapy goals
• Review SOAP notes
• Assist in gathering appropriate therapy materials
• Teach specific therapy techniques and assist in improvement of general therapy skills

Actor at Various

• Perform scripted material in front of live audiences
• Lead groups in acting and vocal exercises, breathing techniques, nerve management, vocal projection, enunciation techniques and character development

MS in Speech-Language Pathology – Gallaupt University

BS in Special Education: Communication Disorders – Eastern Kentucky University