Speech-Language Pathologist - Dorothy R. Givens

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Dorothy R. Givens

קלינאית תקשורת – Speech-Language Pathologist
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Professional Summary

Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with over 5 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication disorders in diverse populations. Skilled in creating personalized treatment plans and fostering collaborative relationships with patients and families to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practices.

Experience

Speech-Language PathologistJanuary 2020 - Present
Healthy Voices Clinic · Los Angeles, CA
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments for over 50 children and adults with speech and language disorders, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate from client feedback.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans that improved communication skills in 80% of clients by at least 30% as measured by pre- and post-treatment assessments.
  • Collaborated with 15 educators and 10 families to create supportive environments, leading to a 40% increase in clients' engagement in their therapy sessions.
Clinical Fellow – Speech-Language PathologyAugust 2018 - December 2019
Children's Speech and Language Center · San Francisco, CA
  • Provided therapy to 30 children with articulation, fluency, and language impairments, resulting in a 70% improvement rate in communication abilities within the intervention period.
  • Participated in over 20 evaluations and diagnoses contributing to the creation of tailored intervention plans that increased overall treatment effectiveness by 25%.
  • Documented progress and adjusted goals for 90% of clients based on continuous assessments, ensuring personalized and effective treatment paths.
Assistant Speech-Language PathologistJune 2017 - July 2018
Bright Futures Therapy Group · Sacramento, CA
  • Assisted in delivering therapy services to 25 children, leading to a 50% reduction in the time required for therapy completion compared to traditional methods.
  • Supported the lead clinician in administering assessments for over 20 clients, streamlining the reporting process, and reducing report preparation time by 30%.
  • Facilitated 10 parent training sessions, resulting in a 60% improvement in the reinforcement of therapy strategies at home as reported by parents.
Speech Therapy InternJanuary 2017 - May 2017
Wave Rehabilitation Services · San Diego, CA
  • Observed and assisted licensed speech-language pathologists in therapy sessions for 15 clients, gaining practical skills that enhanced my capabilities as a clinician.
  • Developed rapport with clients of varying age groups, leading to a 40% increase in client comfort and cooperation during therapy sessions.
  • Participated in 8 regular team meetings, contributing insights that improved treatment strategies for 100% of discussed clients.

Education

Master of Science in Speech-Language PathologyAugust 2015 - May 2017
University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and DisordersAugust 2011 - May 2015
California State University, Sacramento · Sacramento, CA

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis, Individualized treatment planning, Research-based therapy techniques, Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, Parent and educator training, Strong communication skills, Cultural competency, Patient advocacy

Languages

English (Native), Hebrew (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)

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