Enthusiastic Master of Speech Pathology student seeking an AHA Speech Pathologist Assistant position to gain practical experience and enhance clinical skills. Demonstrated ability to support speech and language therapy for pediatric clients through academic placements.
Work History
Speech Pathology Student
The Cooma Hospital
Cooma, NSW
06.2024 - 07.2024
Assisted in the development of individualized treatment plans for patients with speech and language disorders.
Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
Assisted administering standardized assessments such as the CELF-5 for diagnosis of language disorders in children and adults.
Administered speech and language screener tests to pediatric clients to identify potential speech and language disorders.
Created individualized home practice for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
Speech Pathology Student
University of Canberra- Student Led Clinic
Bruce, ACT
04.2024 - 05.2024
Developed strategies to help improve articulation accuracy for children with phonological disorders.
Engaged clients through fun activities that encouraged meaningful interactions while also targeting specific therapeutic goals.
Created visual supports such as picture cards to assist clients in communicating their needs more effectively.
Adapted existing materials or created new ones based on individual client needs and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Canberra
Canberra ACT
12-2025
Master of Arts - Linguistics And TESOL
Macquarie University
Sydney NSW
02-2017
Skills
Clinical Assessment and Therapy Implementation
Experienced in implementing therapy plans for articulation, language, speech disorder
Experienced in conducting speech and language screenings under supervision
Ability to deliver individualized therapy sessions
Knowledgeable in utilizing evidence-based practices in speech therapy
Skilled in preparing and maintaining therapy materials and equipment
Interpersonal and Communication
Effective ability to build rapport with pediatric clients and their families
Effective in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including SLPs, educators, and healthcare professionals
Referee
Cathy Shorten
Speech Pathology Head of Department
Monaro Network
Cooma Community Health, Victoria Street, Cooma NSW 2630