* Relocating to Hawaii *

  Speech pathologist with 27 years of valuable, hands-on experience in a secondary school environment.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders, from students to parents to administrators.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

Speech Language Pathologist, Carroll County Public Schools Westminster, MD  Aug. 1990-Present

  Communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, including those with autism; Down Syndrome; learning disabilities; Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); auditory processing disorders or hearing impairments; cognitive or emotional disorders; and limited English proficiency,

  Work one-on-one with students to assess their capabilities in order to implement strategies or classroom accommodations to prevent their referral to special education.

  Design and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

  Support general education teachers that educate students, from age 2 to the 5th grade.

  Assist teachers with modifying their curriculum to achieve speech/language developmental milestones.

  Build and maintain positive communications with parents, including identifying local resources.

Master of Science (MS), Speech Pathology, Towson State University Towson, MD

Bachelor of Science (BS), Speech Pathology/Audiology, Towson State University Towson, MD

Licensed Speech Pathologist, State of Maryland

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology

Advanced Professional Certificate, State of Maryland

Member, American Speech Language Association and Maryland Speech Language Hearing Association