Education
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Master of Arts, May 2006
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Psychology (Human Factors / Applied Cognition)
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Master of Science, May 1989
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Speech-Language Pathology, University of Arizona
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Bachelor of Arts, May 1987
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Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of California at Santa Barbara
Credentials
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American Speech-Language Association Certificate of Clinical Competence
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Virginia Department of Health Professions Speech-Language Pathology License
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California Department of Consumer Affairs Speech-Language Pathology License
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California Teaching Credential - Speech & Language Endorsement
Associations
· Human Factors & Ergonomics Society
· Cognitive Science Society
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American Speech-Language Hearing Association
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Association of American Speech-Language Pathologists in Private Practice
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Mensa
Invited
Presentations
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Arizona
Speech & Hearing Association (4/00)
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CSUN
Assistive Technology (3/00)
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CAPED
(10/99)
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Association
of Christian Schools International (10/99)
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National
Romanian Orphan Reunion Conference (6/99)
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San Mateo
Speech & Hearing Association (6/99)
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Saskatchewan
Speech & Hearing Association (4/99)
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Idaho
Speech & Hearing Association (4/99)
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Society for
Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children (6/87)
Professional
Experience
2005 -Present Research Assistant
George Mason University – Fairfax, VA
Design studies, run subjects, collect and interpret results, and write journal articles for publication. Focus on self-organization of speech and language systems. Extensive experience with C+, Praat, Logic Pro and SPSS
2005 -Present Speech-Language Pathologist
Private Practice – Fairfax, VA
Evaluations for infant/toddler program, Fast ForWord training for school-age and adult clients
2004 Clinical
Supervisor/Lecturer
San Francisco State University –
San Francisco, CA
Taught graduate and undergraduate level
sections of “Practicum in Communication Disorders.” Duties included lecturing on practical
issues with communication therapy as well as supervision and evaluation of
graduate student clinicians.
2000-2004 Speech-Language
Pathologist
Private
Practice - San Francisco, CA
Direct
service to all age groups for speech, language and reading related
difficulties. Project management
services for La Mel School, Scientific Learning Corp. and Neuroscience
Solutions Corp.
1997-2000
Clinical
Consultant/Regional Representative
Scientific
LearningTM - Berkeley, CA
Provided
consultation to clinicians in the western US and Canada on the use of
Scientific Learning's language and reading training programs, including Fast
ForWord and Reading Edge. Duties
also included presentations at conferences, development of training seminars
and management of research projects.
1992-1997
Speech-Language
Pathologist
Private Practice - Portland, OR
Provided
assessment, advocacy and remediation for children & adults with a variety
of communication impairments.
Special expertise in the area of augmentative communication and assistive
technology
1990-1996
Speech-Language
Pathologist
Washington County ESD - Portland, OR
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Developed
augmentative communication and assistive technology program through the ESD to
serve students from birth to 21yrs in the school districts within Washington
County.
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Provided
training, consultation, support services and direct student service for
students in a wide variety of placement settings including self-contained
classrooms, regular classrooms, homes, day treatment programs, and residential
programs.
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Provided transition
training for high school students entering a community college-based program or
vocational training placement.
1989-1990
Speech-Language
Pathologist
The American School In Japan - Tokyo,
Japan
Provided evaluation and remediation of
communication impairments in children from a wide variety of cultural and
linguistic backgrounds.
1988 Speech-Language
Pathology Intern
V.
A. Medical Center - Long Beach, CA
Conducted
modified barium swallow evaluations. Evaluated and provided therapy for a wide
range of adult neurological conditions. Represented Speech Pathology Service on
the multidisciplinary Oncology Board.