Speech-Language Pathologist
Cascade Valley Pediatric Therapy · Portland, OR
2022 · Present
• Manage a 45-client pediatric caseload spanning expressive/receptive language, articulation, fluency, and social communication; increased goal mastery by 28% across quarterly reviews.
• Coordinate IEP goals, progress updates, and classroom strategies with 12 school teams while maintaining family-centered plans of care.
• Evaluate and implement low- and high-tech AAC supports; trained caregivers and educators, improving consistent device use across home and school routines.
• Coach parents through weekly home-practice plans and model language-rich routines, contributing to stronger carryover and documented functional gains.
• Complete timely evaluations, daily notes, and reassessments aligned with payer and clinical standards.
SLP Clinical Fellow / SLP
Willamette Community Clinic · Salem, OR
2019 · 2022
• Delivered outpatient assessment and therapy for adults and children with speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication needs across 20 weekly visits.
• Conducted dysphagia screenings and functional communication evaluations, escalating concerns appropriately and documenting clear recommendations.
• Built individualized treatment plans using evidence-based articulation, language, and fluency interventions; tracked progress with objective measures.
• Maintained accurate SOAP notes, authorization documentation, and discharge summaries while meeting 98% on-time completion.
• Collaborated with caregivers, primary providers, and an interdisciplinary care team to support continuity and practical home programs.
Graduate Clinician Intern
Northwest Health Sciences University Speech Center · Portland, OR
2018 · 2019
• Completed supervised clinical rotations in pediatric language, articulation, adult neurogenic communication, and introductory dysphagia care.
• Prepared assessment materials, treatment activities, caregiver education, and concise clinical summaries under licensed supervisor guidance.
• Participated in weekly case conferences and graduate research discussions focused on functional, culturally responsive communication goals.