Carissa Baier
W1115 Whitetail Run
Spring Valley, WI 54767
EDUCATION
May 2016
2016
2009-15
Bachelor of Science
Summa cum laude
3.89 GPA
Certification
Certification
baierck@uwec.edu
715-279-2381
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Comp. Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders 4.0 GPA
Translator
American Sign Language Teachers Association
State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant
Spring Valley Health Care Center
Specialized Coursework
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Voice & Resonance Disorders
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing
Normal Communication Development
Normal Communication Development Lab
Phonetics
Speech & Hearing Sciences
Basic Audiology
Aural Rehabilitation
Neurology
Phonological Disorders
Developmental Language Disorders
Fluency Disorders
Aphasia**
Pedagogy & Human Development
Educational Psychology
Human Development
Introduction to Diverse Learners
Introduction to Learning Disabilities
Behavior Management*
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
American Sign Language
American Sign Language I, II, III, IV*
American Sign Language Linguistics*
Cultural Perspectives of the Deaf*
* forthcoming 2015-2016
** graduate coursework
RESEARCH
“Exploring Snapchat as a Dynamic Capture Tool for Social Exchange in Persons with
Aphasia” With Dr. Jerry Hoepner, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD),
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (UWEC), Summer 2015. Using the application Snapchat, researchers
examine the accessibility and effectiveness of communication among individuals with aphasia. Analysis of one
month’s catalogue of dynamic captures (videos or photos) of ten adults with varying degrees of aphasia will reveal
dimensions of their communication exchanges. Researchers will employ the ‘My-Story’ feature of Snapchat to
identify possible communication trends—i.e., changes in frequency or nature of dynamic captures over time,
whether posts prove influential to other posts, and what constitute the most common types of exchanges.
“Cochlear Implants and Voice Control.” With Dr. Jerry Hoepner & Dr. Abby Hemmerich, (CSD,
UWEC), Spring 2013. Collaborative project explored the variability of voice frequency in a 4 year old male
child with a cochlear implant, three years post implant. Results were based on both perceptual observations and
five acoustic measures. Analysis of all acoustic measures validated the perceptual observations which included
fundamental frequencies, jitter, shimmer, noise to harmonic ratio within normal limits. However, pitch sigma was
slightly higher than normative value.
“Aphasia Summer Research.” With Tania Riske SLP-CCC, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire
and Dr. Jerry Hoepner (CSD, UWEC), Summer 2013. Took part in clinical practicum with a 67 yr. old female
with aphasia and her family to model and facilitate supported conversation techniques, collaborative reading
intervention, and indirect partner training. I recorded daily notes of therapy progress over eight-week period:
patient’s overall self-reliance steadily increased, as did word repertoire.
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“Flipping the Classroom” With Shannon Collins, M.A., CCC-SLP (CSD, UWEC), Fall, 2013.
Assisted Ms. Collins by looking up the latest research on flipping the classroom. In addition, we created a visual
aid representing the research findings of students reporting about video-self monitoring to use when Ms. Collins
presented at the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) convention.
“Engaging Students in the Classroom” With Rebecca Jarzynski, M.S., CCC-SLP (CSD, UWEC),
Fall 2013. Gathering data on D2L discussion board posts to explore how to engaging students in the classroom.
Analysis measures included number of questions asked about course content, number of posts, number of posts
read, percentage of comments on exam questions, comments indicating team cohesion. Findings presented by Ms.
Jarzynski at ASHA convention.
PUBLICATION & PRESENTATIONS
“Exploring Snapchat as a Dynamic Capture Tool for Social Exchange in Persons with
Aphasia”
◊ Astra: The McNair Scholars’ Journal. UWEC. Forthcoming.
◊ 24th Annual National McNair Research Conference and Graduate Fair. November 2015.
◊ Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity (CERCA) 2016
PRACTICUM & INSTRUCTION
UWEC Center for Communication Disorders (CCD). Supervised by Gayle Holte,
Student
M.S., CCC-SLP. Fall 2014. Provided diagnostic testing and treatment as an
Clinician
undergraduate student clinician to a 5 yr. old boy twice a week for fifty-minute sessions
during a semester. Tests included Hodson’s Assessment of Phonological Processes, 3rd ed.
(HAPP-3), and informal measures of speech intelligibility at the conversational level.
Employed Hodson’s Cycle Approach and completed three cycles across treatment period.
Instructional Normal Communication Development Lab. With Dr. Deborah Elledge, CCC-SLP
(CSD), UWEC. Spring 2014. Assisted instructor in course with 60 CSD majors. Graded
Intern
assessment activities and behavioral record assignments, offered assistance with the class
material, and set up “Baby Days” when students determined babies’ ages via observations
(crawling, walking, vocal ability, interactions with others, attention level and duration,
physical attributes).
Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders. With Shannon Collins,
M. A., CCC-SLP (CSD), UWEC, Fall 2014. Assisted instructor in class with 32
prospective or declared CSD majors. Graded group activities and assisted grading of
exams. Weekly in-class support to group assignment/activity.
GRANTS & DISTINCTIONS
$500 Travel Grant. UWEC McNair Achievement Program
$5,800 Research Grant. U.S. Dept. of Education, McNair Achievement Program
$850 Gerry and Kenneth Wing Scholarship
Outstanding Senior. Who’s Who Among College Students, 2015
Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Scholar, 2014-present
Golden Key Honor Society, Inducted 2013.
Dean’s List, College of Education & Human Sciences Fall 2012-present
Academic Distinction, Spring, 2012-present
Wisconsin Covenant Scholar, 2011-Present
National Honor Society, 2010-2011
Wisconsin Troopers Association Art & Essay Contest, 2011
Durand High School (Durand, WI) Top Ten Percent of Class, 2009-11
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2015
2015
2014-15
LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, & MEMBERSHIPS
Leadership
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2012-present
◊ Vice President, 2014-15. Share responsibilities with the executive board to plan fundraising, volunteer
services, professional speakers, and socials. I’m in charge for scheduling rooms for each of our events.
◊ Activities Coordinator, 2013-14. Was in charge of discovering professional speakers to come and share
their successes with our members. Helped coordinate other activities for our members to fundraise or
volunteer their services.
◊ Member, 2012-present
First-Year Experience Mentor, Fall 2014. Participated as a First-Year Experience Mentor and took
part in the Phase I Orientation, where incoming freshman become acquainted with the university before classes
begin. I also continued with my group for their entire first semester to be a mentor for them to rely on with
questions and help in their Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders course .
Sports, Durand High School (Durand, WI), 2007-11
Basketball (Forward), 2007-2011
Softball (First Base, Pitcher), 2007-2011
◊ WIAA Honorable Mention Award, 2010
Volleyball (Back Row), 2007-2010
◊ Co-Captain, 2011
Service
Buddy Mentor. Longfellow Elementary School, Eau Claire, WI, Spring 2015. Volunteered as a Buddy
Mentor to a 3rd grader at Longfellow Elementary School in their Community Learning Center Program. Assist
with homework/reading with my buddy, play games and take part in other social activities. I will serve as a
positive mentor for my buddy as we get to know one another.
Aphasia Camp Mentor. Camp Manitou in Lake Hallie, WI, September 2014. Selected to attend threeday camp with individuals with aphasia and their families. Helped and motivated campers to take part in
activities (archery, boating, polar plunge, crafts, golf, biking, stargazing, and enjoying time around camp). In
addition, I assisted in communication techniques to hold conversations with individuals with aphasia.
Mentor. Arkansaw Elementary School, Arkansaw, WI, 2011. Provided a positive atmosphere as I
mentored a second grade girl once a week where we would read, do craft activities, and play outside.
Retreat Leader. Eau Galle, WI, 2011. Selected by teachers to take part in The Kindness Retreat and The
Courage Retreat. Encouraged students’ participation by cooperating alongside them in activities.
Link Crew Leader. Durand High School, Durand, WI, 2009-2011. Welcomed freshman to high school
by providing them a day at school to give them advice, give them tours, and answer questions or concerns.
Feed My Starving Children. Coon Rapids, MN, 2010. With the National Honor Society we helped
prepare hand-packed meals that can be provided to malnourished adults and children. Feed My Starving
Children sends out these meals to nearly seventy countries around the world.
Fundraising
◊ Operation SMILE Club, UWEC, 2013-14. Student organization designed for children with cleft lip,
cleft palate, or other forms of facial deformities to help raise money and awareness with the goal to raise
enough to provide free surgeries for them.
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Blood Mobile, Durand High School, Durand, WI, 2011. Volunteered during our school’s Red Cross
Blood Mobile where I helped individuals who donated.
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Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser, Durand, WI, 2011. Raised money for the Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser and
then took part in the walk to support and bring awareness to the disease.
Memberships
American Speech-Hearing Association (ASHA), Student member. Fall 2014-present.
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