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
