Name, Address
Phone Number, email
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders - May 2012 – GPA: 3.6/4.0
Western Illinois University – Macomb, Illinois – ASHA Accredited Program
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders – May 2010 – GPA: 3.8/4.0
Western Illinois University – Macomb, Illinois
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Graduate Student Clinician – School and Hospital Setting - to be completed January to May 2012
Graduate Student Clinician - Western Illinois Speech and Hearing Clinic – September 2001- present
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Conducted therapy with an aphasic adult client
Implemented a functional AAC system
Constructed a communication book for use in client’s functional context
Graduate Student Clinician - Western Illinois Speech and Hearing Clinic – January to May 2011
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Provided therapy to young children with varying degrees of speech and language delays
Generated and implemented goals, lesson plans, and progress reports reflecting clients’ needs and abilities specific to
each client
Used play therapy to facilitate speech and language in a 2-year-old with limited expressive language
Planned motivating activities to promote speech and language development
Implemented reward systems to encourage participation and increase motivation
Provided appropriate reinforcement during speaking tasks to promote success
Graduate Student Clinician – Western Illinois Speech and Hearing Clinic – August to December 2010
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Evaluated and assed aural capabilities in adult clients
Administered audiological procedures, such as pure tone testing speech recognition testing, tympanometry and
otoscopic evaluations
Accurately completed audiograms reflecting results of testing
Graduate Student Clinician - Bridgeway – August to December 2009
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Worked with adults with developmental disabilities to facilitate growth of communication skills
Programmed and prepared various types of AAC devices, including speech generating devices, communication books
and communication boards, to optimize opportunities for functional communication for each client
Provided opportunities for clients to use skills learned in treatment in a naturalistic setting to communicate with
peers and staff members
Collaborated with case managers, home managers and other staff members to promote carry over to other settings
Developed goals, lesson plans and progress reports specific to each individual client
Graduate Student Clinician – Bridgeway – January to May 2009
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Completed diagnostic evaluation procedures to meet each client’s individual needs
Produced reports summarizing evaluation findings, including an explanation of results of procedures
Completed an AAC evaluation of a deaf and blind child
Undergraduate Student Clinician – Western Illinois Speech and Hearing Clinic – January to May 2008
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Provided therapy to two children with articulation delays
Managed behavior and implemented a reinforcement system for a child diagnosed with PDD-NOS
Developed goals, lesson plans and progress reports for each client
PRESENTATIONS
Moebius Sequence – June 2010
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Presented findings to classmates and professor on information regarding definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and
treatment of the syndrome
Language and Phonological Process Evaluation and Analysis - May 2010
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Performed a comprehensive speech evaluation on a child with phonological language delays, presenting with the use
of phonological processes. Results were presented to the professor and classmates
Rate Control in a Moderately Apraxic Speaker: Case Study – December 2009
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Formulated a plan for a research study, including methodology and procedures. And presented the information to
classmates and professor
Cognitive Pragmatics of Language Disorders in Adults – October 2009
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Read an in-depth research article and created a power point presentation summarizing and analyzing the article
Development of an AAC system for an 8-year-old with Childhood Apraxia of Speech – May 2009
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Devised and AAC system and created accompanying materials. Information and materials were presented and
explained to the professor and classmates
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
The Effects of Auditory- Visual Cueing on Imitation in a Language Delayed 2-year-old - August 2010
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Provided treatment using auditory cueing alone and auditory-visual cueing in conjunction and compared findings
Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation- April 2010
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Collected research from a wide range of sources and synthesized an informational research paper on the procedure,
supporting evidence and efficacy studies of the treatment
Important Decisions in Feeding an Infant with Cleft Lip and/or Palate – March 2009
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Researched and compared the effects of different feeding modalities in infants with cleft lip and palate
ORGANIZATIONS
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) – January 2010 to present
Sisters of Unity Leadership and Service – August 2007 to May 2008.
America Reads Volunteer tutor – August to December 2008
HONORS
Western Illinois University Dean’s list – 5 semesters
SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS
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Sign Language – 2 semesters
Trained and certified in Visual Phonics
Proficient in Mayer-Johnson Boardmarker Software
Familiar with MightyMo, DynaVoxV and Say-It-Same AAC speech generating devices
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wesley Child Care Development Center – Teacher – August 2008 to present
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Care for children from infancy to preschool age
Provide an enriching environment by reading books and other educational activities