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Enthusiastic, well-qualified, Speech-Language Pathologist possessing Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. I bring a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. An organized problem solver, flexible, with passion for assisting individuals in pursuit of improving communication. Possess excellent interpersonal skills with 20 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Detail-oriented, hardworking, reliable, proactive, punctual and productive. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings, including the school setting, private practice, as well as hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, and have experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. Have taken college-level courses in English Diction, Voice Disorders, Vocal Pedagogy, and German. Licensed to practice Speech Therapy both in the states of North Carolina, and Georgia. Received certification in Accent Reduction - Compton P-ESL program with Institute of Language and Phonology in 2002.
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I really love teaching students how to improve and enhance their speaking ability as it pertains to English, and how to refine their English speaking skills in terms of correct consonant and vowel pronunication, as well as developing the patterns of stress and intonation needed to speak the English language using a standard American accent. I also enjoy learning about, and being exposed to the idiosyncrascies of other languages, and the cultures of the students with whom I teach.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I first evaluate the student and find out what specific sounds (vowels, consonants, or both) the student is have difficulty pronouncing. Then I set up a carefully designed Plan of Care that is specific to the needs of the student, and that addresses the challenges the student is having in regards to speaking English. I also set a Home Exercise Program that targets specific sounds that are being addressed in therapy at the word, phrase, sentence, or conversational level that the student can work on outside of the therapy session.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Nova Southeastern University | Davie, FL
Master of Science in Communication Sciences And Disorders
08/2002
Appalachian State University | Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences And Disorders
08/1995
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$100.00 for an Initial Evaluation. The evaluation involves the therapist giving the student a test that assesses how he or she pronounces each English vowel, dipthong, trithong, single consonant, and consonant blend (at the isolation level, the word level, the phrase level, and the sentence level). After the evaluation is completed and scored, the therapist decides the level at which the student is going to be most successful to start working on producing the sounds. Goals are written that address the sounds in which the student is demonstrating difficulty, and that are directly related to his/her native language. A time span is also included on the Plan of Care listing the date that the initial evaluation began, and approximately how long the Plan of Care will last until its expiration. A detailed, student specific evaluation report/Plan of Care will be provided for the student. In addition, a Home Exercise Program targeting specific phonemes or sounds will be created and provided.
My treatment fee is $50.00 per 1 hour lesson and a ($10.00 additional travel fee) is added on to the $50.00 per hour lesson if I have to travel the student's home to provide lesson. I do not offer 30 minute lessons, as 30 minute lessons are not beneficial for the student in terms of the limited time, and I do not offer 45 minute lessons as they tend to conflict with scheduling 1 hour lessons. Lessons are typically provided 1 time per week, or more, depending upon the needs of the student, what is financially possible, and the severity of the need.
How did you get started teaching?
I started providing Speech Therapy for pre-school, and school-aged children back in 1996.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have provided speech and language services for children in the preschool setting, elementary school setting, and the middle school setting. In addition I have also worked with both children, adults, and geriatric patients in the hospital setting (outpatient setting with both adults and children), and (inpatient setting with adults), as well as with young adults in the prison system, and pediatric patients in the private practice setting. I have extensive experience providing therapy for individuals with deficits in the areas of articulation/phonology, receptive and expressive language, pragmatic language, fluency of speech, voice, feeding, and swallowing.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Having one of my students consistently use his /th/ sound in all positions of words correctly and efficiently at the spontaneous, conversational level
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Look for a teacher that has a lot of experience in the area of articulation therapy, who has a master's degree in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, is licensed by the state of Georgia, and is certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and a teacher who is endorsed by other professionals.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do I want to accomplish by pursuing therapy?
Why do I want to change or reduce my accent on English?
How would reducing my accent on English help me with my conversation ability, and with my career?