Olivia Langdon
Mont Albert,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Speech Pathologist with 5 years of experience and solid reputation for compassion, organization, and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support clients' speech and communication goals through holistic, creative and effective treatment planning.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Speech Pathologist
Developing Young Minds
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Working within a multidisciplinary team to conduct child autism assessments using the ADOS-II.
- Completing comprehensive language, pragmatics and literacy assessments with thorough analysis to support the referring child psychologist's differential diagnosis.
- Maintained detailed documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of patient progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing strong rapport and trust through open communication, active listening, and empathy during sessions.
Speech Pathologist
Kingsley Park Primary School
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced child communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Designed engaging therapy materials and activities that catered to child's unique interests and abilities, promoting significant progress in speech and language development.
- Provided professional support to families through parent education sessions on strategies for continued growth in speech and language skills at home.
- Led group therapy sessions focused on improving social communication skills for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to graduate students completing clinical internships, providing guidance and support throughout their learning process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and research in the field of speech pathology, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Speech Pathologist
KEO Care
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided community-based services to NDIS participants generally aged under 10 years with complex needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and intellectual and/or physical disabilities
- Identified barriers that may have restricted the child’s physical, emotional, cognitive and/or social development, well-being, or participation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients with various speech and language disorders.
- Enhanced patient communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Wrote comprehensive reports in a timely manner and reported progress to appropriate parties such as family members, teachers or medical professionals
- Managed own caseload and schedule using Salesforce
Early Childhood Early Intervention Coordinator
Brotherhood of St Laurence
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked within a specialist team delivering office, phone and community based family centred information, assessment and support services in line with the NDIS ECEI approach (age 0-7 years)
- Established strong relationships with community partners to expand available resources and support for families in need.
- Conducted thorough assessments of children''s needs, enabling tailored interventions designed for each unique situation.
- Promoted a family-centered approach within the team by emphasizing collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and individualized support.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Followed Government operating procedures and manuals, built NDIS funding plans on behalf of the child and then discussed with NDIS delegates to ensure the child received appropriate funding for their developmental delay or disability
Speech Therapy Assistant
Ally Assist
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with Speech-Language Pathologists for accurate assessments and effective implementation of therapy strategies.
- Documented patient progress meticulously, enabling timely adjustments to treatment plans when necessary.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by consistently implementing prescribed interventions under the guidance of supervising therapists.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, ensuring a positive experience during therapy sessions.
- Practiced with AAC devices such as Proloquo-2go
Records Officer/Customer Service Officer
Meekatharra Local Government
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Enhanced records accuracy by implementing a comprehensive filing system and verifying all documents upon entry.
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards, ensuring the privacy of sensitive information for clients and employees.
- Managed physical storage units, maintaining organization and accessibility of archived files.
- Responded promptly to requests for information from internal departments or external parties, fostering positive working relationships throughout the organization.
- Optimized space utilization by consolidating redundant files and reallocating available resources efficiently within storage facilities.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving their inquiries and concerns.
Swimming Teacher
New Wave Swim School
11.2010 - 10.2011
- Delivered water safety and stroke technique group programs for primary and secondary school-aged children
- Adapted session plans so that children of all abilities could participate in the group setting
- Improved swimmer performance by developing personalized training plans for individual students.
- Enhanced student safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining a vigilant watch during lessons.
- Reduced class disruptions by effectively managing classroom behaviour and addressing individual needs.
- Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.
Education
Master of Speech Pathology -
La Trobe University
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Monash University
12.2016
Skills
- Parent Education
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized treatment plans
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Speech and Language Intervention
- Time management abilities
- Report Preparation
- Literacy development
- Documentation And Reporting
- Alternative Communication Devices
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
- Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Police Check
Timeline
Consultant Speech Pathologist
Developing Young Minds
03.2023 - 01.2024
Speech Pathologist
Kingsley Park Primary School
09.2022 - 01.2024
Speech Pathologist
KEO Care
04.2022 - 06.2022
Early Childhood Early Intervention Coordinator
Brotherhood of St Laurence
03.2020 - 05.2021
Speech Therapy Assistant
Ally Assist
04.2019 - 08.2019
Records Officer/Customer Service Officer
Meekatharra Local Government
04.2016 - 11.2016
Swimming Teacher
New Wave Swim School
11.2010 - 10.2011
Master of Speech Pathology -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Arts -
Monash University
- Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Police Check
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