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Alexandra Giavasoglou

Summary

Dependable Early Intervention Speech Pathologist with three years of experience working with young children to support the achievement of their communication goals. A proven reputation for organisation, compassion and attention to detail to optimise performance outcomes. Ready and willing to engage in a new role to continue supporting more people with their goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Intervention Speech Pathologist

Word Of Mouth Therapy
01.2023 - Current
  • Administered comprehensive assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in young children.
  • Built rapport with clients and families to increase their confidence, comfort, and optimise outcomes.
  • Provided early intervention services to a paediatric caseload, resulting in improved speech, language, and overall communication development outcomes.
  • Maintained detailed and relevant progress notes and reports to highlight the presentation of the client and to monitor the progress of their therapy across time.
  • Supported families with strategies to develop their child's communication at home, cultivating a supportive environment for ongoing and consistent progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure a greater scope and continuity of care for clients.
  • Served as a mentor to new graduate Speech Pathologists by providing practical guidance and support throughout their learning process.

Social Media Manager:

  • Promoted client engagement through social media platforms including Instagram and Mailchimp eNewsletters, and ensured a consistent brand message.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of informative, relevant, and visually appealing content using the Canva platform.

Allied Health Assistant

Word Of Mouth Therapy
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported senior Speech Pathologists in conducting assessments and kindergarten screeners to develop intervention plans for young children with communication disorders, improving their overall quality of life.
  • Assisted in structured therapeutic activities and supportive interactions with young clients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate client records, contributing to efficient clinical decision-making and tracking of intervention progress.
  • Assisted with clerical duties to increase efficiency of the company and streamline tasks and responsibilities.

High School Tutor

Freelance
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supported overall class performance by offering after-school tutoring sessions catered towards individual needs for subjects of Psychology, English Language, Health and Human Development, and Further Mathematics.
  • Contributed to higher test scores of students by providing personalised educational materials and specific exam preparation strategies and practice tests.
  • Implemented adaptive problem-solving strategies in tutoring sessions to support students overcome learning obstacles in their studies.
  • Built trusted relationships with students, developing confidence and open communication for improved academic performance.

Retail Sales Associate

Games World
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Greeted customers and assisted with queries of game-related products, selections, and purchases.
  • Maintained a clean and organised sales floor and store environment by stocking merchandise, labelled prices accordingly, and arranged products on shelves.
  • Managed cash register on the floor and after the conclusion of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
  • Assisted in accurately processing invoices for new stock and restocking products as needed.
  • Collaborated with and mentored team members to meet and exceed customer expectations and sales goals.

Education

Masters of Speech Pathology - Bachelor of Applied Science

La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2022

Skills

  • Strong communication with all population groups
  • Collaboration with professionals and teams
  • Detailed planning for lessons and sessions
  • Goal-oriented with proven ability to meet targets

Certification

  • More Than Words, The Hanen Centre - June 2023
  • The Lidcombe Program, Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium - March 2023
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED - February 2023
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate, The TEFL Org - July 2021

Timeline

Early Intervention Speech Pathologist

Word Of Mouth Therapy
01.2023 - Current

Allied Health Assistant

Word Of Mouth Therapy
06.2022 - 01.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Games World
08.2019 - 09.2020

High School Tutor

Freelance
01.2019 - 12.2021

Masters of Speech Pathology - Bachelor of Applied Science

La Trobe University
  • More Than Words, The Hanen Centre - June 2023
  • The Lidcombe Program, Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium - March 2023
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED - February 2023
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate, The TEFL Org - July 2021
Alexandra Giavasoglou