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Vanessa E. Power

Speech And Language Pathologist
Valrico,FL

Summary

Experienced Speech Language Pathologist with knowledge of a wide range of pediatric speech and language disorders. Special interests in language based literacy disorders and reading interventions.

Skills

Supervisory and mentoring skills

Individualized education program development

Parent consultation

Special education program coordination

Professional development training

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Work History

District Special Education Coordinator

Dakar Academy
Dakar, Senegal
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Developed and implemented individualized education programs for the district spanning four schools.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers and SPED teachers to enhance instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
  • Advised and collaborated with administrators on the needs of the special education students at their site.
  • Pre-screened all SPED admissions with screening tests and tools to ensure the needs of the student aligned with the services provided at the school site.
  • Conducted professional development workshops to improve staff understanding of special education policies.
  • Created IEP and RTI templates tailored to the unique needs of the district.
  • Maintained alignment with American models for IEP implementation regarding special education services.

Clinicial Fellowship Year Supervisor

Dakar Academy
Dakar, Senegal
08.2024 - 05.2026
  • Supervised daily schedule and treatment sessions of graduate student.
  • Mentored graduate student and provided professional development.
  • Assisted with communication between graduate student and administration/teachers.
  • Trained graduate student on therapy session development and the use of diagnostic materials.
  • Reviewed client reports and made necessary additions and edits.
  • Provided quarterly performance reviews and feedback notes on weekly sessions.

Speech and Language Pathologist

Dakar Academy
Dakar, Senegal
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities at two school sites within city of Dakar.
  • Developed new speech and language program to school. Only English speech and language program in country.
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in student charts.
  • Assisted teachers and administrators with purchase of new materials and diagnostic tests to initiate program.
  • Developed new caseload of students through advertisement, screenings, consultations, and networking.

Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist, All About Speech and Language
01.2015 - 07.2019
  • Treated infant feeding clients with breastfeeding intervention and support.
  • Diagnosed and treated children ranging 12 months to adolescents in private practice setting.
  • Supervised graduate students in assessing and treating pediatric clients.
  • Facilitated summer reading camps.
  • Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
  • Made necessary referrals for specialist services available when necessary.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.

Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist, Hillsborough County Schools
Dover, FL
01.2006 - 01.2011
  • Diagnosed and treat school age children with speech and language disorders.
  • Developed Individualized Education Plans/Response to Intervention Plans and conduct team meetings.
  • Created in-services to educate faculty on speech-language disorders.
  • Differentiated between communication disorders and communication differences in multilingual students.
  • Educated migrant and low-income parents and faculty on how to facilitate communication with children.
  • Supervised and educated Speech-Language Assistant in assisting with treating communication disorders.
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with SPED teachers, psychologists, social workers, and administration in student intervention decision-making process.

Education

Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2004 - 08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
08.2001 - 05.2004

Certification

American Speech-Hearing-Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates

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